Vintage Chainsaw Plastic Repair and Restoration

Today I ponder whether to try and sand and polish the plastic top cover for the "Big Gun" Husqvarna 2100...or just sand it and paint it as it may be too far gone for that.

[@simpleman4224]

Great job buddy! Thanks for sharing! You are an inspiration! 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Simple Man! ❤❤

[@dannylake4357]

Good job thanks for sharing

[@KainKustomGarage]

No prob buddy!

[@pm270100]

come up well good work

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thank you Sir!😉

[@robertshoemaker6204]

Best way I have found to clean oxidation off Husqvarna plastic...ajax and 0000 steel wool....you will be amaze...Shoe

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Shoe! I'll have to try that next time!👊👊

[@robertshoemaker6204]

@@KainKustomGarage I think you'll be surprised.. a few years ago I stumbled on to a utube video of a guy cleaning motorcycle plastic this way....I tried it on a Husqvarna 266 XP I was restoring the plastic looked good as new with this cleaning method. Good luck...Shoe

[@mikemorrison6023]

Well done !

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Mike!😉

[@markssmallengines3542]

Nice work 👌 she will look like a new saw 😍

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Mark!😊

[@thepolarisguy]

Nice job. I bought a $15 plastic welder from HarborFreight that works awesome for plastic cracks. I’ve fixed all kinds of stuff with it. For the more flexible plastics I use all different colored zip ties as my filler media to kind of match whatever I’m working on.

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks man, I'll have to check out the plastic welder and zip-ties...Appreciate you Brother!😊

[@GenerationX1971]

Glad you done this one. I got some items I’ve been wanting to do because of the discoloration on the plastic 👍

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks man! Hopefully it helps!😁

[@LumberjackSmokestack]

That’s some great info there Dan. You suffered though the test so we don’t have to. Great work!

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Josh! ❤❤

[@Swamp-Fox]

I would opt for the paint as well. As bad as that plastic was oxidized, it would take forever to buff it out. That epoxy repair turned out great!

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks man! Yeah, She was pretty far gone....😊

[@Brian2bears]

Great job Mr. Kain...I have been looking forward to this one, thank you sir!!!

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Brian! She was a little to far gone to try and polish bur She painted up real nice!😉

[@steveyork8069]

I’ve found 50/50 mix of paint thinner and boiled linseed oil does a great job on restoring plastics

[@KainKustomGarage]

Interesting Steve, I'll have to try that!😊

[@brittweir8844]

Sounds like something I would like to try

[@daig1984]

Fun watching you try different methods paint looks awesome 👏

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Buddy! I appreciate you!😉

[@ChevyGuy70]

Nice job on the repair👍 great content and very useful!

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Seth! I appreciate it man!👊👊

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

Good job Dan. I kept hollowing scotch brite but I think it was to far gone.

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Clint! Yeah that Oxidization was pretty bad, I bet it works good on slightly faded stuff though!😊

[@TheNorvikWay]

That came out awesome 👌 Dan .....well done brother...

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thank you! I appreciate it buddy!😉

[@markjoudrey7036]

Looks awesome Dan

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Mark!👊👊

[@johnclarke6647]

I use JB Weld, the dark grey stuff, to fix plastic on stuff. I just got through using it on a MAC PM 610 that I have restored. It sands well and fixes, even small missing pieces. I have never tried the plastic putty. I basically get what Walmart has.

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thank you John, yeah I think the grey stuff probably works just as well....😊

[@novicelumberjack]

Looks good!

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Boedy! 👊👊

[@thadstuart8544]

that turned out really nice. great job man

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Thad!😉

[@MitchellsBackyardLogging]

That turned out looking really good

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks man!😁

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Great info and repair! I almost spit out my drink when that Beaker clip played while you were torching the cover. Hilarious!

[@KainKustomGarage]

Ha ha! Thanks buddy! I try to keep it entertaining!😁

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

Looking good,my friend!

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Pat! 😊

[@StevenLettsPerformance]

Oh man I'm putting out a plastic repair video soon too lol instead of the paste stuff there is a 2 part epoxy that works really well and less time to setup. Lookin good👍

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Steven! 😊

[@jeffreyrubish347]

If you can incorporate a drill or power toll for some steps it saves a lot of time restoring plastic. I've done plastic headlights with a cloth wheel on a drill and various abrasive compounds.

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Jeffrey, yeah I should invest in some of that stuff, would make things go faster for sure!😁

[@ScrewdriverTUNING]

They sell the wiz you can put on the dremel. 320, 530, 800 grit works nicely with the compound. Plastic restoration takes time for sure. Nice work my brother from another. !!! ❤️‍🔥🦾☀️

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Buddy! Yeah I should try that, would definitely be faster...I appreciate the feedback Brother!😉

[@ScrewdriverTUNING]

@@KainKustomGarage aww man. Thanks for being you. I have never heard of the bulldog adhesive promoter I’m going to check it out. I been using the self etching primer on plastic. It holds up reasonably. Hope your Monday is great .!!🦾

[@KainKustomGarage]

@@ScrewdriverTUNING Thanks so much buddy! You have a Great day as well!👊👊

[@shapeshifter7753]

😅almost too good! I just picked up an old 44 I’d like to bring back just a bit. Hopefully the dawn soap n a cutting compound will be just enough to bring it around but not make all the other saws jealous 👍

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Robbie! I know right, Don't wanna turn em into Shelf Queens!😆

[@shapeshifter7753]

Yup. That’s for sure Dan. I don’t need the drama😅

[@IndianaDoug]

Great tips Dan, ended up lookin Factree😆 I believe a harder plastic works better with the heat method.

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Doug! Yeah, I think it depends on the age and type of plastic...🤔

[@brianking1138]

It looks good. I was wondering if they make Husqvarna orange paint? I have used a heat gun on lawn mower engine covers and it works ok .

[@JKSawShop]

I know Kubota orange is very close to Husky orange. Very subtle difference.

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Brian, yeah not sure probably for a price....lol...appreciate you man!😄

[@elevationaxesaw5136]

They do - the Husky stuff is about $40/12 oz can. I picked up some other Husky orange from another brand off Amazon for less than half the price, as well. I’m using the sand and clear coat method for plastic parts, and seeing how the paint will work for the metal parts on the older series saws (recoil & clutch covers, cases, etc).

[@richardfuerst5286]

Use STIHL's orange paint! It will run better! 😁

[@brianking1138]

@@richardfuerst5286 I don't own any Stihls.

[@marksarkaquariums9056]

Great video,you showed a lot of ways it can be done.I would like to try Hydro dipping some parts and see how that goes.

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Mark, Yeah that Hydro dipping is sort of fun, we tried it on some of my kids Xbox controller covers and it actually looks pretty cool!😉

[@johnclarke6647]

I wet sanded a shroud for my 026 with 400 wet or dry and then with 600 wet or dry. I then sprayed it with clear coat Avril lid. It did a pretty good job but I just replaced the shroud with a new ms 260 engine cover.I probably could have repainted it but new plastic is cheap.

[@KainKustomGarage]

That's a great idea too! I'll have to try that....😁

[@garengtutorial8923]

👍👍👍👍 bagus 👍👍👍

[@KainKustomGarage]

😊👍👍

[@ronniegonzales9985]

I had a cracked plastic on one of mine I used super glue and baking soda it works perfectly and you can sand it

[@KainKustomGarage]

Nice! Never heard of that one😁

[@ricknelson2214]

Use a razor blade and scrape it before sanding .

[@KainKustomGarage]

Will try that😊

[@The1newworld]

Bulldog adhesion promoter is the best

[@KainKustomGarage]

I know right! Works Awesome!😉

[@brianbutcher8216]

Use a soldering iron to melt the plastic cracks back together like a plastic welder

[@KainKustomGarage]

Ooh, I'll have to try that! Thanks Brian! 😊

[@justinweaver8787]

Dam man ima be extra gentle with it man that looks good!!

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks Buddy! Can't wait to see it all together!😁

[@justinweaver8787]

@@KainKustomGarage me either an cant wait to run it man its gonna be epic!!

[@ocsplc]

Kain-O: I’ve got 80% of my vintage 288xp down to metal. Assuming I clean with acetone or brake cleaner, sand, can I go to U Pol 8 primer? Dan

[@KainKustomGarage]

Hey Dan, Yessir I don't see why not...good luck Sir😊

[@ocsplc]

@@KainKustomGarage thanks Dan. Your suggestion on U Pol stuff has made a world of difference. Sure, costs a bit more, but the results speak for themselves.

[@Thetreefella]

🧡🧡🧡👍👊

[@KainKustomGarage]

😉👊👊

[@jonnysnipes3123]

Idk why you sound like Cleveland brown from family guy to me

[@KainKustomGarage]

🤣🤣

[@nickywalsh8492]

Sometimes i think tbe plaztic just dries out... wd40 definitely helps normally, wonder if a wet sand using wd40 would do anything useful?

[@KainKustomGarage]

Thanks man, Yeah not sure on the WD40, I'll have to try it on the next one...I appreciate the feedback!😁

[@nickywalsh8492]

@@KainKustomGarage you ever seen where the plastic gets dyed black in a pot on hot water... that might work provided you get close to the correct orange dye...

[@KainKustomGarage]

@@nickywalsh8492 I've seen that too, looks interesting for sure!😉

[@thomasfrost6993]

How well does the paint hold up to gas and oil?

[@KainKustomGarage]

It does OK, the key is to let it dry like a week or so before using it, the longer the paint cures, the tougher it gets

[@two-strokeworkshop1154]

So I have an old stihl chainsaw and the color went from white to yellow how do I get the white back

[@KainKustomGarage]

You could try rubbing compound, but may need a repaint....good luck man!