plastic restoring
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plastic restoring
i just bought a 2002 400 ex and the plastic fenders wre all sratched to hell. i started sanding them with 100 grit and worked up to wet sanding with 800 grit. all the scratches are gone but how do i resore the shine to the plastic? is there a good polish or rubbing compound that would work good. i know this isn't a ford post but i really need help to restore these fenders
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If I can remember to bring my glock to work tomorrow, I'll give that a try.
For best results with back to black, I have found (on door handles and such) to brush two or three applications in and cover it with a coat of preserves.
For best results with back to black, I have found (on door handles and such) to brush two or three applications in and cover it with a coat of preserves.
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First I would go over the plastic with extra, extra fine wet-dry sand paper.
Meguiars makes a product called ScratchX...try a little of that with a buffer.
Don't laugh...tube toothpaste will remove scratches from plastic, too.
Meguiars makes a product called ScratchX...try a little of that with a buffer.
Don't laugh...tube toothpaste will remove scratches from plastic, too.
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Hey 78 - sorry it took me so long to jump into this one, but here's a link to a thread I posted in the Appearance forum awhile back. Took me a bit to find it.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...ml#post3838382
I used this stuff on the trim on our F250 and on my Grand Prix back in July and both still look pretty good.
If you do find something that works, please let us know.
Also, what is a 400 ex ???
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...ml#post3838382
I used this stuff on the trim on our F250 and on my Grand Prix back in July and both still look pretty good.
If you do find something that works, please let us know.
Also, what is a 400 ex ???
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good product made just for ATV fender restoration, http://www.partsforatvs.com/default....&c=356&cn=Z400
ive got a 2004 400ex, bought it from my cousins wife, rarely if ever reached 5th gear, till i got it, its in good shape, there are some scratches on the gas tank sides, i might have to use some of the stuff i suggested for u.
ive got a 2004 400ex, bought it from my cousins wife, rarely if ever reached 5th gear, till i got it, its in good shape, there are some scratches on the gas tank sides, i might have to use some of the stuff i suggested for u.
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