How can I protect painted body panels on new scooter

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How can I protect painted body panels on new scooter by: marshall - Apr 7, 2018 13:32:32 GMT -5

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Post by marshall on Apr 7, 2018 13:32:32 GMT -5

I just got a brand new TaoTao Lancer 150cc. It is nice and shiney (of course its's new). I have a used chinese scooter that I bought used. The finish on the used scooter is oxidized and the plastic is brittle. The clear plastic instrument gauge panel is so glazed over I can't read it while riding. The scooter was purchased in Florida from a beach scooter rental business. I am sure it was parked everyday in front of the business in direct sunlight.

What can I do to the painted plastic and clear instrument cover to prevent or at least delay this type of deterioration on my new scooter? I am riding this scooter to work and back everyday. The scooter will be exposed to the sun when I am working.

Please advise,
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How can I protect painted body panels on new scooter by: pistonguy - Apr 7, 2018 13:59:26 GMT -5 floridagull likes this

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Post by pistonguy on Apr 7, 2018 13:59:26 GMT -5

Here are my two favorites for the rolling pile of plastic. heavy on the UV protection.

and here is the result my scoot will be Five years old at end of summer, in the NC sun everyday

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How can I protect painted body panels on new scooter by: cyborg55 - Apr 8, 2018 8:50:50 GMT -5

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Post by cyborg55 on Apr 8, 2018 8:50:50 GMT -5

Covers and shade wherever possible,,,my bikes look as new at all times,,,no sun,,,it gets vicious here in SoCal ,,,it eats everything,,I get full size bed sheets from thrift stores cheap and a couple rubber bands to keep it on when breezy,,

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How can I protect painted body panels on new scooter by: floridagull - Apr 8, 2018 11:02:45 GMT -5

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Apr 7, 2018 13:59:26 GMT -5 pistonguy said:

Here are my two favorites for the rolling pile of plastic. heavy on the UV protection.

and here is the result my scoot will be Five years old at end of summer, in the NC sun everyday

Thanks for the recommendations!

I just bought a leftover 2017 Kymco People GT 300i, and now I know what to apply to the plastics! Kymco is not Vespa, you see - no metal panels - a lot of plastic...

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How can I protect painted body panels on new scooter by: SylvreKat - Apr 8, 2018 14:12:25 GMT -5

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Post by SylvreKat on Apr 8, 2018 14:12:25 GMT -5

I agree with cy', use a cover at work. Keeps the sun from baking it, plus bonus keeps it "out of sight". Folks are less likely to screw with it covered up than uncovered. It also keeps it ok to park on the sidewalk's edge 'cause Rubenstein's rep doesn't know just how big a scoot is hiding under there

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How can I protect painted body panels on new scooter By marshall (Read 732 times)

Post by marshall on Apr 7, 2018 13:32:32 GMT -5

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Post by SylvreKat on Apr 8, 2018 14:12:25 GMT -5

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