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wet sanded plastic, how to get it shiny?
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Posted by: hondaking52

i just wet sanded my plastics in a few spots, now how do i get them to shine better? any tips welcome

thanks

Posted by: jkiserracing

Hi,
Ok so Im not sure if you will have any shine left if you wet sand. I think that even the lightest abrasive will kill whatever shine is left (all though I could be wrong) Heres something you can try. Use a product called plastic renew (ive seen it in dirt wheels) its suppose to work well. Also You can pick up a bottle of plastic cleaner at Auto Zone (in the wax and wash isle) It is for cleaning the plastic on Lexan headlights found on newer cars. It works well too. Spend some time working it in..it will take a while. Finaly, when your done with that, the best thing that Ive found to use so far is High Gloss SC1 Clear Coat from Maxima Oils. You can find it at your motorcycle dealer or order it from someone (Motosport.com carries it I think) Its basicly a spray on and buff off. Use it after every wash. Not only does it make your quad shine like a new penny, it prevents dirt from sticking as well. It also makes cleaning it up after your ride much easier. Hope that helped.

Posted by: cbr929rr

I used heat from a propane torch, but work carefully and slowly plastic does melt. It will leave a nice shine then I coat all plastics with mop and glo or clear linoleum floor shine from the supermarket, this needs to be done time to time depending on how much it is ridden and strong cleaners used when washing.

Posted by: Dr89

if it's just a few spots use heat (lightly go over with propane torch)

if the areas are large you'll have to lightly sand all the plastic to match, then go over with 000 steel wool, and then use a something like green glo or plastic renew.

fairly simple fix, practice on an underside or a scrap piece if you have one.

Posted by: Thumper400EX

You can also use car wax and a heat gun...works VERY well...

Posted by: hondaking52

ya i've just been usin wax with good results, wat does the heat do?

Posted by: brokenmike

well you already wet sanded the plastics. You can use plastic renew. I have used it and it works great

Posted by: cbr929rr

the heat will close the cells of the plastic making it less prone to hold dirt particles and increase shine.

Posted by: 450rJam

I have seen the plastic renew............... not a pretty sight

its ALOT of work, and only lasts a month before it started peeling

a heat gun will work a little better than a flame torch
(less likely to burn a hole)

I used armour-all wipes, then a clean towel to get the "grease"
look off....................... leaves it looking new

Posted by: cbr929rr

mop and glo works and is easier and cheaper than plastic renew

Posted by: hondaking52

k thanks guys, i'll have to try these, so with the heat do i put the wax on then heat it or clean it very good then heat then wax?

Posted by: brokenmike

my plastic renew has been on for over 2 years and still looks good. It is alot of work.

Posted by: cbr929rr

heat first, then wax

Posted by: eastcoastpro20

buff them out it works wonders