scwirral Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Right, I need to do something about the bits on my bike which always let the side down. You can tell the blade is an old lady because of its big fat arse and various other fashions (shell suit graphics anyone?) which were left in the 90s, but it scrubs up alright. However, the screen always looks old and shite. What should I be using to get it clear again? I really don't want to swap it for a new screen because I am happy with the weather protection from the existing shape and dont want a black / coloured / mirror replacement. Cheers, chaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Mojo Posted March 7, 2010 Report Share Posted March 7, 2010 Plexus or Mr Sheene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Pigdog Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 When i'm tarting a bike up for the showroom i usually use T cut and a rotary polishing mop in an electric drill-can take a while but gets good results!!Must add that i've never tried specialist plastic polish as my managers wont fork out for stuff like that.Also add that when i say polishing its a non abrasive mop--NOT like you would use for polishing a frame to a mirror finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul8899 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 could give brasso a go , I use it to take out milling marks in Lexan polycarbonate , takes a while though !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp5 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Try this: http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?pro...mp;subCatID=49r Look for Xerapol plastic polish on Ebay (I've used this, it's good stuff), or Vonax compound if you have a polishing mop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaighn80 Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 i was going with tesco's t-cut rip off as its half the price and does the same job and a family sized can of elbow grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonk Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I can second toothpaste and varying grades of cloth. I often clean the scratches off the plastic face of my Omega Speedmaster watch with it, starting with Eucryl smokers tooth powder and finishing with Colgate paste or summat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Try 3M Hand Glaze http://www.autopaint-pro.co.uk/1l-3m-05990...glaze-111-p.asp Apply it with a foam applicator and buff off with a soft microfibre cloth. That should take any swirl marks out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgy_tom Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I have some Ford Glass polish- see about half way down here and it works very well indeed. Failing that, if you have a lot of deep scratches you could flame polish it using a blowtorch. Use a gas blowtorch and lightly run the flame obliquely over the areas that are badly marked. You are trying to just slightly melt the plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banoffee Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 halfords rubbing compound then wax/polish. both with very soft microfibre cloths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scwirral Posted March 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2010 Some good ideas to try, but josh you are spot on. I wouldn't trust my self to try ^^^ ! Could (probably would) end in tears (or lost eyebrows) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Muff Posted March 16, 2010 Report Share Posted March 16, 2010 Some good ideas to try, but josh you are spot on. I wouldn't trust my self to try ^^^ ! Could (probably would) end in tears (or lost eyebrows) The video would be worth watching though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussBlade Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 paint stripping heat gun, not tried it mesen but have heard it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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