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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2013 15:50:33 GMT -5
Dont get many do overs. With a new scoot due to arrive I want to do it right this time. The black plastics on my t3 are iffy. Since day one i have used that trim polish stuff you rub on and it last about a day then looks crappy. Its shiny for a bit then looks blotchy. Im wondering if maybe i should not have put anything on it at all and just cleaned it with soap and water? The plastics Im talking about are circled. Attachments:
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Post by sailracer on Sept 14, 2013 16:01:44 GMT -5
I'd put nothing on the flat black parts, I had the same results you did.Just try to keep it out of the bright sunlight when possible.Sun (uv rays) does the most damage.
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Post by JerryScript on Sept 14, 2013 20:06:07 GMT -5
Only thing I would put on it is a UV blocker, perhaps a suntan oil of some sort, but only after testing on a part that is normally not visible. I've had bad experiences with most products that are supposed to keep plastic & vinyl shiny.
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Post by rockynv on Sept 14, 2013 22:10:37 GMT -5
Most stuff that makes plastice look shiney seems to cause one or another form or long term deteriration that can be worse that leaving well enough alone. Keeping the bike clean using a mild wash agent so that acid rain and such does not stay on the finish is probably best practice. I have been using the Dupont Teflon spray wax on the shiny parts with good results.
My daughter has recently purchased a polymer protectant that dries hard and does not leave an oily residue that seems to work better than they silicon oil products that seem to be so prevelant.
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Post by earlylight160 on Sept 14, 2013 23:17:06 GMT -5
[replyingto=redroush00]redroush00[/replyingto]I just wash the flat black plastic with a mild detergent solution and keep my cover on the scoot when not being used. I also usually keep the scoot under the carport when I m not riding.
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Post by spandi on Sept 14, 2013 23:24:30 GMT -5
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Post by crawdad on Sept 14, 2013 23:35:39 GMT -5
spandi- I use the same Mothers on my scoot and my car.Seems to work OK on both . |
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Post by spandi on Sept 14, 2013 23:40:36 GMT -5
Yep, Mother's make some dandy products to keep your scoot and other vehicles sparkling.  |
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Post by domindart on Sept 15, 2013 2:48:01 GMT -5
I agree, the most damage comes from sun. I keep mine outside and I want to get it into the garage even though I have a cover.. sometimes, like now, it sits without the cover on. outside.....
The gauges are weathered. The rest of the scoot is fine. I might have the gauges replaced when I have other things fixed, like that fuel gauge.
I don't put any armoral or anything on my plastics. Looks fine without the dressing!
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Post by pmatulew on Sept 16, 2013 5:38:31 GMT -5
Doesn't matter whether it's a scooter or a motorcycle or an automobile, They all use the same sort of plastic for trim. The only thing you can do is keep it out of the sun. Sort of counter intuitive for a motor vehicle that has to operate outdoors. Also storing it indoors will add years to it's life.
Mothers Back-to-Black is what I use. It will rejuvenate it for a while but it dries out eventually and needs to be re-applied. It's also oily and collects dirt.
If you ask around at the local body shop or detailer they may have a professional grade product but it will likely be a spray on clear coat that will change the appearance and may flake off over time.
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Post by oldchopperguy on Sept 18, 2013 23:36:42 GMT -5
I just wash the flat black plastic with a mild detergent solution and keep my cover on the scoot when not being used. I also usually keep the scoot under the carport when I m not riding. Leo in Texas |
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