I've been working with plastic since 2011. This information is legit. I use a aluminium polish (amongst a whole host of different things in my trick bag..) I can't think of anything more to add, than well done. Plastic seems to behave the same way in Australia. (If you take your time, you'll be amazed.... a non professional can learn this. I was 44, and had never worked in a trade before.)
I'm gonna do this .. not with a bike .. but with my plastic hood for my boat motor.. the sides and the hood .. I think it will work .. ... this is a good vid !
Hello from Nh 👋 helped me restore a yellow 300ex the plastics were destroyed. Have to use 50 hear weld staples plastic weld, sand and your steps to achieve a restoration
If you think about it, the original shine on the plastic was the result of the heat that was in the original mold. To a degree, that's what you are emulating here. You have gotten the right balance of heat and polishing compound. I know many people will laugh , but people that are very good at this are nail techs. They really have some cool tools especially their emory boards that I love to use in metal work. It is amazing the shine they get in the work they do going slowly one grit at a time. (of course they are talking the whole time HaHa) This is "Thee" ultimate video in restoring plastic. Thanks
Excellent Video. I just watched, as I have two Suzuki Dirt bikes that have been in storage, like yours have some scratches. I thought to just replace, till I saw the cost. Tried your method & wow plastics look like new. Ordered new replacement decals & bikes look new. Thank You for you video. Rick
This makes more sense than the razor blade method that gives you tons of flat spots. The foam pad on the sander is a must to keep contours. He doesn't mention stating away from edges with the lower grit paper, but you should or you will get flat spots..
thats a Mcnasty A+ quality nice job brother i found you threw Kaplan Cycles im out in Leominster Ma i got a cr 125 couple 250 honda quads and a honda trx 70 im rehabbing for my baby girl thanks for the awesome tips i love that mothers mags polish i was guessing that was your seccret weapon nice job brother !
I live in Haverhill and went riding out there in Leominster once with a crew of buds. I was on an 01kx250 i still have. Some of the sickest riding i've ever done! Some crazy sand pit and a ton of trails to/from it. Cops came,chased everyone (like 30-40 other guys) out of there. Fun fun stuff,i'll never forget it! Tried getting everyone to go back again but no one ever wanted to. That was 20 years ago. Still have a bunch of old 2 strokes and my Raptor,hardly touch em now. Fuck,i'm old lol😩
@@yamaharaptor01able Iv seen your name on other dirt bike channel message boards i believe. Didn’t know you were from New England. From RI. If ya have a extra KX500 kicking around I can take off yours hand let me know lol
@@yamaharaptor01ablelol I figured I’d give it a shot and thank you for keeping me in mind. I’m right outside of providence RI so if the time ever comes please remember me lol, thanks again brother
Great video. Doing it your way next. I made a sawhorse/tank holder out of a 2x4. The tank sits right on it and doesn’t move and with it being all wood I can screw it to certain work areas.
I read on a form you should use a foam pad that it won’t burn the plastics, no matter how hard you try after watching this I’m gonna forget with that other guy said thank you for this good video!
Well I have to credit you . I did a lot more sanding before and I’ll still do more after - but t buffing with mother’s and wool does a great intermediate cut
I have an xt600e with plastics just pale with like white tiger stripes but no scratches could I just use a couple of higher grit whet sandpaper and then polish it?
I tried this method with some Kawi brute force plastics and the wool pad and mothers aluminum polish is not cutting any scratches whatsoever. Even sanded up to 800 grit and it still didn’t cut the scratches. Any recommendations on something more aggressive for the polishing part?
One thing he keeps saying here = do not let plastic get hot and melt. =Be patient and take your time. Let the plastic cool down. Slow speed, low pressure = less heat.
Thats the best deal right there n Ive used the Mothers on headlights for years now so I know how good that works! Great video n thanks for the info. Too easy!
Hello, I bought a new custom decal kit for my ATV. I have hand sanded the rear fenders using 320, 500, 1200. The fenders are black, but are currently grayish after the sanding. I have a harbor freight buffer with 2 types of foam pads. Should I try to buff the fenders so they are back to black? Or should I just put the decal kit on? The kit does cover most of the fender but not 100% of it.
Thanks for the great videos. I see some guys finishing the process with a heat gun instead of the polish. Obviously you way works. What are your feelings about a heat gun to finish it?
I actually use a heat gun before the polish. The heat gun will help bring color back but will not leave a glossy finish. That's where the polishing is required.
What tool are you using, and what polishing wheel? Just purchased a orbital polisher and it does almost nothing. Bosch makes a variable speed angle grinder that seems like a good tool? If so, where do I find the right polishing wheel?
It’s a rotary- I have a Milwaukee 8in rotary that’s actually not too expensive if you can believe it. It’s great for plastic and gel coat on watercraft. Be very careful on autos if you’ve never used one before
I am doing something similar but when I go to polish I can’t get it to be very mirrored like yours looks... mine becomes very foggy almost. Is it because my drill doesn’t go fast enough?
Worst thing that happened to all vehicals is dumb people attempting to do anything to em. Why would anyone thing a bunch of deep gouges look better than a porked decal. No neither look good but I'll take a hashed decal over a gauled surface any day. My 66 raptor plastic is looking bit tired it's not cracked or seriously damaged but has scratches non fated areas from where decals were and a bunch of white lines from bending. But I spot checked the heat thing seemed to get rid of bout 80% of the white. I'm hoping when weather warms up to sand, heat, polish, remove old decals with a jagged rock or by kicking across the floor till there gone ect to make it look nice again and slap some brandie new decals on it should look as nice as it actually is.
Attention hacks. Don't waste perfecty good graphics on scratched garbage. Plastic scratches let in dirt and water making them peel within weeks. JLike shortcuts? Just light your money on fire
Like his videos.. just slow down, brother. we here to learn the slower ya go, and the more info you give us, the more we can learn....?? We'd rather watch longer and learn more than watch less and learn less.. ??? 👍👍
Man, I appreciate your no BS attitude towards what you do, say and show. Well done.
I've been working with plastic since 2011. This information is legit. I use a aluminium polish (amongst a whole host of different things in my trick bag..) I can't think of anything more to add, than well done. Plastic seems to behave the same way in Australia. (If you take your time, you'll be amazed.... a non professional can learn this. I was 44, and had never worked in a trade before.)
Thanks for sharing
@@McNastyCustomz No problem.
One of the best I've seen thus far on this topic. Very useful info and video. Thanks for the post
I'm gonna do this .. not with a bike .. but with my plastic hood for my boat motor.. the sides and the hood .. I think it will work .. ... this is a good vid !
I just bought an xr650r. Somebody painted the plastic black so I'm getting ready to try and restore the tank. Wish me luck!
you got this.
Hello from Nh 👋 helped me restore a yellow 300ex the plastics were destroyed. Have to use 50 hear weld staples plastic weld, sand and your steps to achieve a restoration
Thank you so much for sharing your expertise! We truly appreciate it! 🙏 I love your accent! Rock on 😎 cool! We live in California! Take care amigo!
No BS just show and tell, appreciated. I've polished some wheels with that mothers and yeah it is good stuff.
NICE!!! Perfect timing, need to fix some myself.Colorado Springs.
Thanks
GO NAVY!!!
If you think about it, the original shine on the plastic was the result of the heat that was in the original mold. To a degree, that's what you are emulating here. You have gotten the right balance of heat and polishing compound. I know many people will laugh , but people that are very good at this are nail techs. They really have some cool tools especially their emory boards that I love to use in metal work. It is amazing the shine they get in the work they do going slowly one grit at a time. (of course they are talking the whole time HaHa) This is "Thee" ultimate video in restoring plastic. Thanks
great video! Great accent too, Im in Nova Scotia, we have lots of good trails here and epic bush parties. Come for a visit
I appreciate your craftsmanship in restoration.
Excellent Video. I just watched, as I have two Suzuki Dirt bikes that have been in storage, like yours have some scratches. I thought to just replace, till I saw the cost. Tried your method & wow plastics look like new. Ordered new replacement decals & bikes look new. Thank You for you video. Rick
awesome. glad to hear it.
This makes more sense than the razor blade method that gives you tons of flat spots. The foam pad on the sander is a must to keep contours.
He doesn't mention stating away from edges with the lower grit paper, but you should or you will get flat spots..
Wow! That looks fantastic.
I know it’s an old video but man! Great block of instructions, thank you so much!
Very nice...cant wait to do mine
Thanks for sharing this. I'm working on a couple IT 465 With faded plastic.
Great fucking video. Straight to the point and detailed with great tips. Thanks for making this for us bro.
Great piece of work
thats a Mcnasty A+ quality nice job brother i found you threw Kaplan Cycles im out in Leominster Ma i got a cr 125 couple 250 honda quads and a honda trx 70 im rehabbing for my baby girl thanks for the awesome tips i love that mothers mags polish i was guessing that was your seccret weapon nice job brother !
I live in Haverhill and went riding out there in Leominster once with a crew of buds. I was on an 01kx250 i still have. Some of the sickest riding i've ever done! Some crazy sand pit and a ton of trails to/from it. Cops came,chased everyone (like 30-40 other guys) out of there. Fun fun stuff,i'll never forget it! Tried getting everyone to go back again but no one ever wanted to. That was 20 years ago. Still have a bunch of old 2 strokes and my Raptor,hardly touch em now. Fuck,i'm old lol😩
@@yamaharaptor01able Iv seen your name on other dirt bike channel message boards i believe. Didn’t know you were from New England. From RI. If ya have a extra KX500 kicking around I can take off yours hand let me know lol
@@Junior-fd8ux Hey man,yes in Massachusetts on the Border of NH. If i decide to sell i'll let ya know,no plans aa of now to let them go.
@@yamaharaptor01ablelol I figured I’d give it a shot and thank you for keeping me in mind. I’m right outside of providence RI so if the time ever comes please remember me lol, thanks again brother
I’m really impressed ….you’re the best for sure!
You have given me confidence.....
Exactly what I was looking for. Impressive
BADASS!!! Going to polish up my brand new/used KLX300SM 2023. Some road rash one side. Going to remove all stickers…?
Great video. Doing it your way next. I made a sawhorse/tank holder out of a 2x4. The tank sits right on it and doesn’t move and with it being all wood I can screw it to certain work areas.
that will work great!
Awesome video thanks for sharing
I read on a form you should use a foam pad that it won’t burn the plastics, no matter how hard you try after watching this I’m gonna forget with that other guy said thank you for this good video!
the foam pad works but will not luster the plastic as well. trust me i wish the foam pad worked because the wool pad is very messy!
This works amazingly good videos brother thank you
Well I have to credit you . I did a lot more sanding before and I’ll still do more after - but t buffing with mother’s and wool does a great intermediate cut
Awesome video!! Thanks for the tip!
Love your energy, dude ⚡
I'm guessing the seat is probably unobtainium....would have taped that off in case ya slipped. Great vid!
Unobtanium lol....Ken Kaplan word😄
Great video !!! 💪🏽 I appreciate it
Looks fantastic! I'm about to work on a 1987 rm 125 tank. 1st timer . Can I use a electric drill? I don't have a big enough air compressor.
yes , it should be fine.
Keep this kind of videos coming!
I have an xt600e with plastics just pale with like white tiger stripes but no scratches could I just use a couple of higher grit whet sandpaper and then polish it?
Mag polish got it . I’ve wet sanded my tank and tomorrow I polish.
Awesome video!!
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I tried this method with some Kawi brute force plastics and the wool pad and mothers aluminum polish is not cutting any scratches whatsoever. Even sanded up to 800 grit and it still didn’t cut the scratches. Any recommendations on something more aggressive for the polishing part?
One thing he keeps saying here = do not let plastic get hot and melt. =Be patient and take your time. Let the plastic cool down. Slow speed, low pressure = less heat.
Thats the best deal right there n Ive used the Mothers on headlights for years now so I know how good that works! Great video n thanks for the info. Too easy!
Will this work on a white gas tank that is yellowing?Definitely best information I've seen on the subject
we have white gas tank restores in our play list
Hello my friend I have a old xr 100…
How long does that polish last? Big hugs
What would you charge if I had you detail a Honda Z50?
How would you go about repairing a crack on a plastic gas tank
Hello, I bought a new custom decal kit for my ATV. I have hand sanded the rear fenders using 320, 500, 1200. The fenders are black, but are currently grayish after the sanding. I have a harbor freight buffer with 2 types of foam pads. Should I try to buff the fenders so they are back to black? Or should I just put the decal kit on? The kit does cover most of the fender but not 100% of it.
the foam pad does not work as well as the wool pad. i would def try to buff it out, if you are going to cover it up anyway you should at least try.
Random orbital or rotary?
I've seen people use a heat gun after sanding then polish. Is that not a good method?
Mothers is used on plastic car headlights also.
Impressive
Great job!! How long before this method dulls off?
Whenever you scratch it up again
Yea i wouldve sanded it to 2000-2500.......Thats how i restore headlights & they come out immaculate
That reminds me that I can do this to to my head lights too
Could actually see your reflection if you look close, hell of a job
Thanks for the great videos. I see some guys finishing the process with a heat gun instead of the polish. Obviously you way works. What are your feelings about a heat gun to finish it?
The heat gun method is a short-time fix and the fading will come back pretty quickly
heat can work aswell. but i find it doesnt seem to last as long
I actually use a heat gun before the polish. The heat gun will help bring color back but will not leave a glossy finish. That's where the polishing is required.
What is that wool wheel you used to polish with and where can I buy one? Thanks
Harbor freight carries similar foam pads and wool in a few different sizes for less than $5
Will this work on really old rough and faded plastics
100%
What tool are you using, and what polishing wheel?
Just purchased a orbital polisher and it does almost nothing. Bosch makes a variable speed angle grinder that seems like a good tool? If so, where do I find the right polishing wheel?
we are using a dewalt buffer and a cotton pad you can get at any auto detail supplier
It’s a rotary- I have a Milwaukee 8in rotary that’s actually not too expensive if you can believe it. It’s great for plastic and gel coat on watercraft. Be very careful on autos if you’ve never used one before
How about on old white tanks that have yellowed ?
i have a white xr tank video on my list. not super yellow but good info for you.
Thank you
I am doing something similar but when I go to polish I can’t get it to be very mirrored like yours looks... mine becomes very foggy almost. Is it because my drill doesn’t go fast enough?
Did you work out how to shin the plastics?
the slow speed on this buffer is 1000 rpm. check rpm of your drill
Is it same results for white plastics and tank
yes. use the same method
Might take the seat off
WOW !!!!!!!
It's good
Worst thing that happened to all vehicals is dumb people attempting to do anything to em. Why would anyone thing a bunch of deep gouges look better than a porked decal. No neither look good but I'll take a hashed decal over a gauled surface any day. My 66 raptor plastic is looking bit tired it's not cracked or seriously damaged but has scratches non fated areas from where decals were and a bunch of white lines from bending. But I spot checked the heat thing seemed to get rid of bout 80% of the white. I'm hoping when weather warms up to sand, heat, polish, remove old decals with a jagged rock or by kicking across the floor till there gone ect to make it look nice again and slap some brandie new decals on it should look as nice as it actually is.
i can still see a million scratches
Nice .dude. you McNasty Lol.
You didn't even bother to take out the huge scratches on that tank for goodness sakes.
a torch lighter wouldve done it without any of this
lol. come on bud. it will not take a deep scrape out!!!
@@McNastyCustomz it would .... but the new gap-ing burn hole gone be crazy lol
Attention hacks. Don't waste perfecty good graphics on scratched garbage. Plastic scratches let in dirt and water making them peel within weeks. JLike shortcuts? Just light your money on fire
I gotta see this 4 in wire wheel massacre
Wish I would have known this years ago.
Like his videos.. just slow down, brother. we here to learn the slower ya go, and the more info you give us, the more we can learn....?? We'd rather watch longer and learn more than watch less and learn less.. ??? 👍👍
Tha front fendah. This is a ridah. It's a Hoanda 250 ahh