Good method for some panels, but I wonder if other panels might not fit afterward (if you are not careful). That plastic was really moving a few times, expanding and contracting...
McGuire’s makes this stuff called back to black or something like that. Just wipe it on and it’ll look way better than this without buffing at all. Works great and a small bottle will last forever.
Does it cover smaller gouges and scratches and such? I'm trying to resurface them and find the best solution besides trying to bondo and paint plastic lol
@@lsrracing found out in restoring the old plastic it’s not looked down on to paint….. but if your really trying it needs to be mirror finish no orange peel …
@@KaffiRawr You are wrong. I tried the heet gun on my plastics and they got deformed. I supose it because they were on floor and slowly flattening as i heated them up. Also you have to use some uv protectant wax because sun will damage plastic after this method.
It absolutely does not look terrible. Compare 00:00 to 07:55 Deep scratches removed all over without sanding the whole part down. It needs a quick wet-sanding pass to be shiny. It will be just as good as a new part.
No professional would ever "restore" PE,PP or ABS plastic on a car or a dirt bike this way. Not only does it create a super ugly uneven surface but it also weakens the plastic and makes it brittle. In no time the plastic will look even worse than it did before with a bunch of tiny surface cracks on it. A brand new quality dirtbike fender is around 20-30 dollars.
Did this around 6 years ago to my garden furniture it brings the oils to the top
If any of y’all still here, cool down the front side before you do the back so it doesn’t melt holes or anything in it
Good method for some panels, but I wonder if other panels might not fit afterward (if you are not careful). That plastic was really moving a few times, expanding and contracting...
It helps remove scratches thanks
McGuire’s makes this stuff called back to black or something like that. Just wipe it on and it’ll look way better than this without buffing at all. Works great and a small bottle will last forever.
I used this method, before looking this video and the problem with heat, is that the plastic often get out off shape and can create gabs.
Does it cover smaller gouges and scratches and such? I'm trying to resurface them and find the best solution besides trying to bondo and paint plastic lol
Can we reshape or even cut it with the same method?
Use this method BUT FIRST do a bit of wet sanding with 1000 grit or finer and the results are even more amazing.
U should use a torch it’s way faster
That's amazing 👏
worked for me!
more fast to get it straight on the BBQ
You heat the clear coat
Once the part is heated and glossy just dump water on it and it locks in the gloss and it won’t go away
Does it works?
I need to try this
Did it work for anyone?
So is this real?
Does it woek
How can by this hit machine
Does it the original shape change?
If not used properly it will ruined.
Ppl that are trying to save a buck or two
I did this on a spare piece good thing it melted
Noooooo
Well that’s because you’re staying in one spot for too long you need to constantly move the gun
@@hashslingingslasher748 im seeing charlie and the chocolate factory where the chocolate palace melts under the sun scenes
You screwed it up.
you have to put mineral oil on it's srface. we know that faded plastic because of losing oil mosture
All the vids I’ve been watching say these are old plastics so don’t expect much
Because they’re old, they’re not gonna look 100% better
@@lsrracing found out in restoring the old plastic it’s not looked down on to paint….. but if your really trying it needs to be mirror finish no orange peel …
Rattle can works for me...
Don’t do this it looks great at first but in 2 months its faded and it starts to crumble
Total waste of 8 minutes.
i feel like this might shrink the plastic
It will not.
Only the surface is affected by the heat. Plastic parts like this are commonly used near bike mufflers and can withstand heat for years.
@@KaffiRawr You are wrong. I tried the heet gun on my plastics and they got deformed. I supose it because they were on floor and slowly flattening as i heated them up. Also you have to use some uv protectant wax because sun will damage plastic after this method.
Instrument name plss...
Instrument name plss...
why not just flat it out with some sand paper?
The same
No thanks, looks terrible.
It absolutely does not look terrible. Compare 00:00 to 07:55
Deep scratches removed all over without sanding the whole part down. It needs a quick wet-sanding pass to be shiny. It will be just as good as a new part.
@MostlyPeacefulKiller what do u buff it with?
It fuck up
That's hilarious!!!! Who really does anything like this?
Professional plastic restorers, obviously you're not one.
I know of a few people who have done this. Motorcycle plastics and plastics on your car.
Also removes scratches.
No professional would ever "restore" PE,PP or ABS plastic on a car or a dirt bike this way. Not only does it create a super ugly uneven surface but it also weakens the plastic and makes it brittle. In no time the plastic will look even worse than it did before with a bunch of tiny surface cracks on it.
A brand new quality dirtbike fender is around 20-30 dollars.
@@jahara2149 What about those classic model cars or bikes where you can't find brand new parts and you want it all-stock?