How to Restore Faded or Oxidized ATV/Bike Plastic - Propane Torch

[@hondaatc1987]

You left a key part out! Not many people know this! Did you notice after the plastic cools it gets dull again? When you get the plastic good and shiny immediately pour water over it and it will stay that way!! See in the video where the torch is getting that plastic really shiny?? Do a section at a time and pour water over it before it gets dull again. .. oh your welcome lol

[@Anton_Munger]

Hi Steven, good advice. Im doing an old dt125 soon. Will give it a try. Thanks!

[@Searchin4tone]

@@Anton_Munger Hey, did you try that water trick? Curious to know how it worked out. Thanks!

[@fordrestored4646]

Whatsup it works super good. Yes just get the plastic shiny with the torch then immediately pour water on it before it has a chance to cool

[@ildxnnyli5541]

@@fordrestored4646 hot or cold? I'm going to try this and if it works I owe you a kidney

[@fordrestored4646]

Il Dxnny lI I use a blow torch set on super low. Sand it down a little with super fine sandpaper. Then heat it and once it gets shiny splash it with cold water immediately

[@AtheistCook]

Be very carefull when doing this, if you stay in one spot for too long you will make a hole in it, dont drink beer while doing it

[@wack.5796]

Now thats a challange im willing to take

[@1986Honda4trax]

Wack. Dump some beer on the flame while doing it over a crack, it plasic welds the crack back together

[@wack.5796]

@@1986Honda4trax Thanks!

[@zaylempfert2787]

Someone sounds like they speakin from experience

[@StinkyWeiner]

Do the gas tank while it's full

[@dirtbikemike415]

Crix Macea bad idea lol

[@Imazdadrags]

A full tank is safer than a empty one..

[@santiagodavila1426]

Jajajaja... 😂🤣🤦‍♂️😂🤣🤦‍♂️

[@MrScoobieman]

Don’t forget to open the tank to let the pressure out while heating . First give atv kiss

[@mitchellconant9336]

@@Imazdadrags fwoosh kaboom

[@rdizzo1313]

I have done this but my method involved sanding off the old oxidation first because all your doing is melting the old oxidation into the fresh plastic underneath. The best method is to sand it first. Work with a lower grit then work with a much higher grit then use the torch method. I used the sanding method, Scotchbrite, polish and torch method and that gave me a true factory finish with no hazing or splotchiness.

[@rdizzo1313]

Torching it after the sanding and polishing it brings it to a mirror factory finish. You’re welcome!

[@ripptydevibes2581]

You dont have to waste the time, if you torch it then keep it polished, it will last just as long. If you slack on polish and a year goes by then yes, it will come back

[@singlepistonproductions3232]

rdizzo1313 see I tried this but my sander didn’t do much so thinking I need a new sanding pad, which I’ll get one tomorrow

[@jeremyburgess8897]

778

[@nomadchad8243]

I just did this and it works great. 2nd step was to use a scratch remover hand polish and then it was like a mirror.

[@Kevin_Yagoonie]

How did it last?

[@DunnMotors]

Dude, if this works, I'm going to have a really nice quad! Thanks for the video

[@UmarBacai]

Hey bro, how you doing? Did this thing actually worked? Cause my bike got heat by the sun and got left like that

[@DunnMotors]

@UmarBacai Yes, it worked on my quad, I did a video on it, on my channel, if you want to check it out. It didn't get all of it, but alot of it. And it wasn't perfect, but it was alot better

[@UmarBacai]

@@DunnMotors thank you bro, really appreciated it.🙏

[@DunnMotors]

@UmarBacai No problem brother, God bless 🙏

[@rickstrada804]

I just tried it on my blaster 200 1995 with a hotshot professional heat gun I had laying around my garage and man it works thanks bud

[@Anton_Munger]

you are most welcome.

[@nathanw5747]

im going to give this a try with a heat gun the splash it with water

[@radicalracing09]

I know a guy who has a brand new Yamaha blaster it’s only been started and driven once in its life sadly it was parked in a barn and now sits there for the rest of its life till the guy dies because he won’t sell it or let anyone touch it it’s literally not even broken in yet from the factory yet

[@73superglide62]

Heat gun ?

[@piersworsley6712]

WOW that was easy... way easier than boiled linseed oil and paint thinners (which doesn't do diddly squat.)

[@username8171]

I've done this on black trim on a jeep. It kind of does work but causes some spots to be blotchy. Now I just use black shoe polish on my trim which will last about three months.

[@yourdad3327]

What jeep did you do it on, I have a 2001 xj that has some pretty faded trim on it...

[@michaelorozco8809]

Don’t do this it just brings the oils in the plastics to the surface and after awhile they will dry out and get brittle

[@sgrif392]

Should put a Diffuser on the end of your torch so you do not burn the plastic

[@andyp9131]

Did this around 6 years ago to my garden furniture it brings the oils to the top

[@brandumills1095]

Make sure 2 use "MAP GAS" with a cutting tip! And while buffing gas tank makesure to have it slappfull with jet engine fuel! Itll comeout a banger broskii

[@sucapizda]

This torch is perfect for this. What torch is this and where did you get it? Thanx.

[@Anton_Munger]

Hi Lucky, its a standard plumbers torch, i think that is what its called, depending where you from i suppose. ive seen them at most hardware stores :)

[@FirstLast-fm6pj]

well done, guy. simple and to the point.

[@mrstevek118]

Does it weaken the plastic

[@edwinwx260]

How long will this last?

[@whowho7969]

Not long at all. Just good enough to sell it off to someone else . They’ll be scratching their head thing wasn’t this thing shining before😂

[@sambo9855]

I done the same thing with a heat gun before but the propane torch does seem faster.

[@bigbear3505]

so heat gun does work too ... ?? let me know ok

[@sdqsdq6274]

i presume its just to melt the plastics to get the shine back ?

[@ripptydevibes2581]

Heat gun is not the way to go, since it is slower you run higher risk of melting something or multiple things. Because the heat gun takes longer, you actually penetrate the plastic deeper and can weaken the plastic using heat gun. A hot torch is the quickest and safest method that does no damage if done swiftly.

[@ildxnnyli5541]

Would a polish the same colour as the plastic bring out the colour even more?

[@scorpionjg7719]

Thanks for The Help i make this on My Quad ans it is new

[@aatupoikajarvi3988]

How long does it last and some people say to spray clearcoat on top

[@AtheistCook]

Can I use a buffer afterwards to make it glossy?

[@Anton_Munger]

Hi Danny Reviews, i suppose you can. All i did war heat treat and wipe down with silicone spray.

[@AtheistCook]

Thank you

[@ghostrt1608]

@@Anton_Munger ...I'm interested in trying this on my '84 Honda CR250 dirtbike plastics... which propane torch did you use, bcuz I wanna buy the same exact one in your video

[@shanebennett8788]

Just a quick question im looking to do this to my wheeler but i was wondering what to do around the tank. Precautions etc.?

[@Anton_Munger]

Hi Shane, to be honest i didn't really think it through, by the time i was halfway done with the tank, only then had i realized that there was still fuel left in it. but i am by no means the expert. i would say draining it and let it sit open for a few hours for the vapor to dissipate should do the trick.

[@fomocowboy]

@@brandumills1095 being completely full of fuel is safer than being empty.

[@namesbones9629]

Gas can’t ignite without air so fill the tank it’ll be fine

[@JoshAU44]

@@namesbones9629 Yep. The fumes are more dangerous than the gas.

[@breeze787]

A heat gun works just as well just a little slower on my red Honda H3011 riding mower oxidized plastic body.

[@savehalftransmissionservic9091]

Anton, what brand/model torch are you using?

[@Anton_Munger]

Hi Steve, sorry but, i honestly have no idea. its a cheapy from a local hardware store.

[@amazingminecraftlife7399]

Get the oxidation off first and it would have looked good. Just a little effort to do it right.

[@bambilynnstewart2618]

Hi ANTON MUNGER, was wondering if this technique will work on my SKI BOOTS

[@Anton_Munger]

Hi, i have no idea. never seen ski boots in my live. don't know what plastic they made of. the best method to restore plastic is the hard way, sand it down starting with 400 and work your way up to 1000. then once you have the desired finish you can give it a coat of silicone plastic care products. you can try the heat method, grab a cigarette lighter and test a small area. if it looks like the plastic gets wet your golden.

[@bambilynnstewart2618]

Awesome. Thanks. If it works I'll send you pics and info.

[@splatharackal1337]

What, if done using a heat gun ?

[@jmackey6560]

I have 2 questions 1, does the plastic warp or shrink after this 2, how lond does it last

[@Anton_Munger]

Hi Mackey, sorry for the late reply. no the plastic retains its original size and shape. if you dont overdo it. and its 10 months later and it still looks just as good. keeping in mind that i dont leave it in the sun all day long.

[@jmackey6560]

Thanks

[@ToolinAround]

anton munger did you scuff up the plastics first?

[@Anton_Munger]

Hi Nate, no just gave it a decent wash

[@Anton_Munger]

what you see as "Before" is literally what it looked like from all the sun smacking it.

[@tiaanviljoen9020]

what a legend

[@destruct61]

Best way is blue soap SOS pads and finish it with a coat of back to black spray it will look literally just as good as new and last a long time

[@rachelmaxime2223]

So do a video on it so we can see exactly how to do it.

[@destruct61]

@@rachelmaxime2223 I will when I get some more plastics to restore lol

[@destruct61]

@@rachelmaxime2223 it's pretty self-explanatory though really All you got to do is just take the SOS pad the cheap ones from the dollar store get them wet and then scrub the body panels until you see all the ashiness go away wipe it dry then spray the back to black it sprays out clear by the way it's not actually black

[@HoppingEnterprises]

Thanks dude!

[@sharzan]

Any prep?

[@wei9070]

It's great !

[@ronin99999]

Freaking amazing 😄

[@brandoexplorations9202]

Then the plastic becomes britle no thanks

[@LakeBandini]

What also works......keep it out of the sun and weather Preventative maintenance goes a long way

[@johnmac3931]

only had a creme Brule small torch :( only got streaks and spots!

[@scorpionjg7719]

Wow

[@Rubbernecker]

Noice!

[@50nick83]

What atv is that looks like a sportsman

[@Anton_Munger]

Hi, its a Rustler 300

[@ginochipchip]

wow

[@TheShowgunofHarlem]

Well, didn't work for me. My once red ATV went from a faded pink color, to glossy bright pink color.

[@JohnnyP_outdoors]

Know a lady that paid a guy $1,000 to bring the faded fenders on her jeep back to black and this is what he did ,15 minutes 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheRealChuckNorris]

it's brittle

[@Rubbernecker]

Effen people telling us not to stay in 1 place too long with the torch or to 'be careful'. Seriously? Why don't you go ahead and remind us to breathe of blink? How about a warning that eating rat poison could harm us?

[@jamescarlin569]

Yea I'm sure I fuck this up

[@amhunter4518]

Now your plastic will be brittle

[@brandumills1095]

Ur not2bright

[@markthompsoncpa]

Cant you just scuff it and spray can paint it ??

[@jcody_parker]

Mark Camaro it will chip off pretty easily and look horrible

[@ripptydevibes2581]

Spray painting it is a terrible idea and will cause horrible long term issues. A quick torch wash will give you another 5-10yrs

[@jamesrobert1656]

Never paint atv plastic it will look worse if you do it after wards.

[@Lando94]

Still looks like booty up close you can tell this has been done

[@videshsingh5902]

Fake

[@finemyu69]

How does it look after a week or so? How long does it last?

[@Anton_Munger]

New Generation hi, its been sold so i can say for sure but it still looked good after months. Keeping in mind it was always parked under a roof.

[@biz4twobiz463]

Wow!! This is so interesting.

[@ellom8]

it won't last for long before it fades again and makes the plastic brittle but good video still

[@Anton_Munger]

thanks for the info dude, i'll keep an eye on it. so far been 2 months. still looking good.

[@ellom8]

sadly there is no permanent solution to restoring faded plastic, but it can be controlled with store bought products for this sort of thing. I used a heatgun on plastic before and it looks amazing until a month or so later, it looked worse than it was before

[@ripptydevibes2581]

It does not crack or weaken the plastic. This is high density flexible plastic that you are merely just kissing with a flame. If you had bad results then you did it wrong. This is a long term fix that will give you another 10yrs of sheen if you keep it waxed.

[@zackw7055]

It will last very long actually. All of mine have. I also do it to plastic car trim pieces and the have not faded yet

[@mikef8769]

How long does it last?

[@Anton_Munger]

hi Mike, ive sold the bike, lost contact with the new owner. We have done this on other plastics and it lasts just as long as new plastic would.