restoring color to old faded plastic!

[@dilanromero3301]

This is only temporary and turns plastic brittle. Far better results from wet sanding and applying bowling wax. The plastics absorb the wax and become flexible again which in term makes it more durable and shock resistant unlike brittle heated plastics

[@jhandlmproductions8344]

I work at a tractor dealership what I do is take rubbing compound and apply with a polisher then wash it and apply polishing compound then wash again. I’ll hit any hard to reach spots by hand and after that it’s restored to brand new with microscopic top layer removed and polished out to new then if you want you can apply wax to give a nice protective coat. I wouldn’t recommend the sand paper as it’s more abrasive than you really need try picking up some rubbing compound and it’ll do the work for you it’ll never fade either as it’s not like wax where you’re just applying a coating it’s more like microscopic sanding so fine that when you’re done with the polishing compound there’s no visible scratches at all a polishing gun only runs you 50$ as well the compounds you can pick up for 10 each at any autozone

[@jhandlmproductions8344]

You really don’t need a polisher either you can apply by hand

[@spireEngineering6523]

Bowling ball wax or bowling ally wax?

[@fnafplayer6447]

What is bowling wax?

[@jakeparry6172]

It helps to sand the oxidation off as much as possible so your not melting it back into the plastic. You will get a better result with the color much brighter. Start with 400 or 600-800 then torch or heat gun until the surface looks shiny then keep moving around the surface. Then let cool. If you want an even glossier result wet sand 1000-3000 grit, compound & polish, then use SC1 High gloss coating to finish.

[@nateb4543]

You sound like you have experience, I've seen people say a torch works better than a heat gun, any thoughts?

[@deehodg9740]

That's crazy didn't know it was possible! You are amazing!!

[@neal6418]

That's awesome and something I'll never forget
thanks 👍👍

[@hvacexplained9341]

Did this on my Yamaha Banshee. Works well

[@kimwiemholt2112]

Totally awesome!

[@kostastzoras2485]

Do you think if you had slightly sand it with an 800 the result would be better (surface wise)?

[@pre-dawnraid9037]

Can you spray clear coat on after to bring out extra shine or no? Suppose you'd have to sand it first?

[@user-oo7hl2lh2i]

Nice!!

[@Markver1]

That’s cool. Never knew you could do that. Do you need to use any type of Armor All on it to keep the shine up?

[@groundedinfirstprinciples383]

Clear coat works well on headlights to prevent oxidation from returning. 3-5 VERY THIN layers-thoroughly dry between coats.

[@Motomom658]

Torch works a lot quicker - just keep it moving.

[@nxxynx5039]

A good hot air gun is infinitely more consistant and leaves a much better finish.

[@Robloxian-micheal69420]

​@@nxxynx5039do you know this or are you guessing? Anyway a heat gun is 10x slower and in my experience heat guns and blowtorches leave the same finish

[@blessedcastministries4453]

Dude, you just blew my freaking mind

[@FarmAlarm]

🤯🤯🤯

[@1978punisher]

It will brake easy after

[@that_midsize_ranger800]

I did this to my ranger bed and I back up into a tree pretty hard and all it did was fuck up my tailgate latches

[@henriklassen3435]

Only if you burn it.

[@Quintos.]

The CGI on this video is amazing!!!

[@seanlettuce180]

Propane torch works better/faster! Try it out 👍🏻

[@trentonmeyer9796]

How do you avoid the lines in plastic once dried from melting the plastic?

[@FarmAlarm]

Try to heat it more evenly

[@trentonmeyer9796]

Thanks will do

[@The007astig]

It's gonna work, no doubt.
I did check my electric bill and went up to the roof..
How about using torch..

[@mr.sinister1279]

I put my plastic in an air fryer.. works great

[@tomg1066]

polyethylene, polypropylene or thermoplastic olefins.....
Also; it has to cool off... NOT DRY! 🤭

[@althrash9476]

so satisfying

[@intothetech8076]

Try degreasing and ceramic you will surprise

[@scbane]

Proplane torch is much quicker and a better finish.

[@richardthomas1531]

Awesome, The Sun took it away. The Heat brought it back ?

[@chriss1914]

It's not "drying", it's cooling off.

[@SmileyJay810]

It is not melting the plastic and bringing color back to the surface... It is heating the oils that are left in the plastic and bringing it to the surfaces 😂

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

You do know this is a temp fix at best and only makes cracks ect worse. Your leaching the remaining oil out of the plastic. Once it's gone nothing stops it from degrading

[@wesman7837]

seconds to COOL not dry!

[@dannybaran1966]

It's bringing the oils back to the surface

[@ionvasiloi8286]

Can you do it with a hair dryer?

[@FarmAlarm]

Probably not hot enough

[@Robloxian-micheal69420]

No please dont try that even if it does work youll be dead by the timeyou finish from how long it takes

[@ionvasiloi8286]

@@Robloxian-micheal69420 😂😂😂😂

[@Akeirbuah]

It’ll make it more brittle over the long run just saying

[@archangel20031]

Melted plastic is not wet, it's liquefied, and since it's not wet, it can't dry, it solidified.

[@GetRichOrWorkTrying]

This works I tried it

[@chrbx13]

Might as well spray paint it

[@that_midsize_ranger800]

Now buff it and it'll shine again

[@spacenerdznerf9136]

Halo

[@janetc3930]

I wonder will this work on a Playskool riding giraffe wheels? Anyone know?

[@FarmAlarm]

Just try it..

[@janetc3930]

@@FarmAlarm I will. I’ll sand it down a little first. Thank you for the video. I was trying to figure out what would work.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

Why not just paint it? ABS, really? WOW.

[@henrysoares6824]

U makinu mo wers

[@jakethesnake121394]

Only last a week or two.. lot of work for such a short term reward lol

[@FarmAlarm]

Well I did this 10 months ago, and it still looks just as good. 👍🏻

[@Nathan-lt6bw]

I did this to my ATV, still looks the same 12 months ago.

[@sigtau32]

Tried that on a little spot for my ABS plastic boat and it literally just turned brown and burnt the plastic. Maybe mine's too far gone

[@Robloxian-micheal69420]

I think you heated it way to long or it is not abs plastic