Not ever gonna look new again sorry. The best u can do is use some sc1 or silicone based spray when u want it to shine good but it will wear off

 

If you've got time to look at your teeth in the fender, you aren't riding NEARLY fast enough. I say take off the granny panties and give'er some throttle!

Lol

The fenders on my Outty Xxc look like CRAP. That's my motivation to lead the pack and make them work to keep up. I get time to rest at corners, and by the time they catch up, I'm loaded up and ready to go. There's no time for them to be lookin for dull spots in the fenders. Besides, most of the guys I ride with don't even have all their teeth, so they won't be bitchin about not being able to see their reflection anyway! lmao. Just kidding!

 

If you've got time to look at your teeth in the fender, you aren't riding NEARLY fast enough. I say take off the granny panties and give'er some throttle!

Lol

The fenders on my Outty Xxc look like CRAP. That's my motivation to lead the pack and make them work to keep up. I get time to rest at corners, and by the time they catch up, I'm loaded up and ready to go. There's no time for them to be lookin for dull spots in the fenders. Besides, most of the guys I ride with don't even have all their teeth, so they won't be bitchin about not being able to see their reflection anyway! lmao. Just kidding!

LMAO..

I have issues when it comes to polishing!!! lol
I like to get it dirty, but I also like to clean it, and those dull spots just stand out like a sore thumb. Shine is not the problem as I've added a shiny spray, it's reflection that's missing. And as someone said, it's probably never going to look like it after it's been smudged. I just figured I could polish it like you would when polishing a paint finish.
I just need to learn not to look at it! lol

And as far as examining my teeth goes, that's not necessarily related to having too much time on one's hand. When one goes over the handle bars and their face plants into the front of the rad, they just happen to look at their "holy **** I almost died face" in the reflection of the plastic, and happen to notice that they still have their teeth intact. Or maybe notice that there's a few missing! lol

 

Pledge.

 

I use Silkolene Pro Prep. Unfortunately once in mold colors get scuffed they are scuffed for life but pro prep makes them look better but you'll need to do it after wash.

 

Mothers Back to Black is what I use and it protects the plastic from weathering too

Mothers Back-to-Black: Automotive : Walmart.com

 

SC1 is the best stuff you can use.

I get mine plenty dirty but I wash it very thoroughly after every ride then polish it up just to get it muddy again. To me, we ride these things hard so you should at least keep it shiny clean when not using it and keep the fluids fresh. I take care of my stuff and I like for it to look perrty when it's just sitting around or on the trailer going to another ride.

 

SC1 is the best stuff you can use.

I get mine plenty dirty but I wash it very thoroughly after every ride then polish it up just to get it muddy again. To me, we ride these things hard so you should at least keep it shiny clean when not using it and keep the fluids fresh. I take care of my stuff and I like for it to look perrty when it's just sitting around or on the trailer going to another ride.

X2 SC1 is the best stuff I have ever used

 

x2 i use lemon or orange pledge it work great and does not attract dust like other

 

Power washer

I power wash it and park it!
Oh yea grease it after every wash to0!

 

I have been using Turtle Wax Ice. I like that it is clear & don't turn the black area white. I love when the muddy water beading off.

 

Here is a good read using a heat gun.

http://www.can-amforum.com/forums/can-am-outlander/27972-scratched-plastic-heat-gun.html

 

Pay attention everybody SILICONE is what makes plastic shine, any spray on product that contains silicone thats what injection molding plants for the plastic to keep it from sticking to the mold

 

Funny you should ask.... I have 11 different types of polishes, waxes and gimmicky stuff and all left a cloud on my black plastic:th_smiliefrustrated. $200.00 later I found the stuff. It's called "Auto Detailer" it comes is a aerosol can and you just spray in on and leave it. made by "Car Bright":th_smiliedance:

I had my new bike for 3 hours thinking i would wax it, and as most of you know if you have black plastic BAD IDEA....

 

Funny you should ask.... I have 11 different types of polishes, waxes and gimmicky stuff and all left a cloud on my black plastic:th_smiliefrustrated. $200.00 later I found the stuff. It's called "Auto Detailer" it comes is a aerosol can and you just spray in on and leave it. made by "Car Bright":th_smiliedance:

I had my new bike for 3 hours thinking i would wax it, and as most of you know if you have black plastic BAD IDEA....

So, you have experience with polishing, I take it!
I've done a lot of automobile polishing over the years, and I'm somewhat fanatical when it come to black. This is the first time that I've used a clear coat polishing compound on my atv. I had in mind that I would achieve the same results as when polishing clear coat. Not the case!!! lol

The result of using a final stage clear coat polish on my plastic, was the same as using 1500-1800 wetsand. Therefore, I had no shine whatsoever!
What's designed to give you an incredible deep gloss polish on clear coat, basically dulls the **** out of plastic. Obviously the compound in the polish is still too coarse.

Because you've tried 11 different polishes, I know that you have definitely ruined the original finish. So you can appreciate what I'm talking about.
Are you saying that "auto detailer" has restored it to a polished finish? Or just to a tolerable result?
There has to be polish that will actually smoothen the plastic to a deep gloss finish. I used "plastix" on mine after dulling it with car polish, and I have a telerable result. It's just the product that is shiny, not the actual plastic. I now have a faded black look.

On another note, I now know that there are a lot more people concerned about the cosmetics of their ATV's then what most admit to.
I started this thread yesterday, and more people have responded within one day than I have ever seen regarding any other mechanical/perfomance topic! lol

 

X3 or X4 wherever we're at now, but SC1 is GREAT stuff:th_smiliethumbsup: I use it on my vintage trials bike before a competition - makes it look great!

 

SC1 is the real deal,have used it for many years works great on atv plastic

 

I use only STP son of a gun spray for vynal, its all i have ever used, SC-1 is also good, can get the SC-1 at your dealer parts department. But i like stp son of a gun better, spray down all plastic seat etc and leave it on over night befor wiping it off, it soaks in and man when you take that there stuff off better put on some shades because it leaves a shine like wouldn't beleave, you'lbe picking out your momas chicken from between those woober goobers you missed from last week when you forgot to brush lmao! Stp sonofagun FTW.

 

Mop and Glo applied with a damp micro fiber cloth,....3 coats will do it

 

I take regular white water based armor all and dilute is a 3rd, if that. Then I just spray everything down with it. Take a rag and wipe it around. Few hours later it looks great....but it's a bit greasy.


I'm curious on the Mothers Back to Black....anymore talk on using that would great.

 

i use pro prep also it makes my outy look like new,the mud washes off with ease.lasts for about 4 rides

 

or do what I did! have the one you ride and treat like a one legged whore, then have a brand new one you never ride in the garage, just to look at, keeps me very happy LOL"

 

LMAO!!! You ride her hard and put her away wet! lol

 

Use SC 1 high gloss clear coat. (New Bike In A Can) Made by Maxima Racing Lub. Maxima USA - Overkill. Clean the bike spray it on and set back and watch it shine. Mud falls right off of this stuff. Great Stuff:th_smiliedance:

 

LOL! I haven't found my ideal missus yet! if I did she would be!

1) a mechanic for Can am Monday through Wednesday!

2) Thursday through Friday an armourer for NEA!

only good things come out of Canada eh!

 

You can go to this link and see if this is something you are willing to do for shiny fenders.

http://www.can-amforum.com/forums/can-am-outlander/21325-krylon-fusion-paint-wow.html

 

You can go to this link and see if this is something you are willing to do for shiny fenders.

http://www.can-amforum.com/forums/can-am-outlander/21325-krylon-fusion-paint-wow.html

Well it's certainly something to consider when my fenders have more wear and tear!
Thanks for the info!

 

STP son of a gun on top and silicone for under hood/wiring/boots