How to RESTORE Old, Faded Plastic like NEW!

[@d.eastman2649]

I just heat gunned my kids' Power Wheels and it brought new life into it. I wish I would've sanded the oxidation off first now after watching your video. Great Job!

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks!

[@djantix1200]

Nice work! I'm restoring an '88 CR250R and an '86 CR125R at the moment. Love these old bikes!

[@Bushradical]

Nice work!

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks!

[@backcountryrich7740]

Big thanks for all the positive comments and new subscribers!

[@Lapeerphoto]

Great process. I'm doing the math in my head of how many hours vs. buying a new fender. But those plastic pieces are likely expensive. Or on older stuff, I can see where they might not be available. Thanks for showing the process.

[@backcountryrich7740]

If the replacement plastics are readily available and affordable that could be a better route. About 2 hours on that rear fender start to finish. Larger pieces would take longer. Thanks for watching!

[@RobertSilva-lc3yf]

Wow , man they shine up real nice. Great info , thanks.

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks!

[@adambrown3747]

Keeping old looking new

[@johnnycashh7148]

Poppin Cherries...came out great man. Good luck with the channel!! ✌🍻

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks!

[@davidjones8680]

Found my way here via Bushradical. I am currently cleaning up some plastic trim parts from the grill of a 1980s pickup truck I'm rebuilding and restoring. New parts are no longer available so i was stuck with doing something with the one's i had. They were really crusty after being stood out in all weather's for many years. I found that medium grade wire wool is great at getting the rough stuff of first, then worked my way down to the finest grades, they have left a really great finish. David in the UK.

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks for coming over to the channel! Had the same issue when restoring my 84 Honda CR250 and could not find new plastics for it. I have also used light abrasive wheels on the dremel tool.

[@TheChaz81]

Thank you dude! Bout to go get an 86 XR 80 for the kiddo!

[@backcountryrich7740]

Your welcome! That will be a fun bike.

[@reneemartin9041]

Good info!! Thanks!!

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks for watching!

[@TNTMOTO]

I never thought of using a dremel and scotchbright for the tight spots. Always hand sanded. You might want to try a Sheeps wool buffing wheel on a drill or polisher, i have found it to be more forgiving and creates a higher gloss.

[@backcountryrich7740]

I will give that a try. Currently in the final stages of restoration on a 88 Honda CR500. Enjoy your channel and have picked up some great tips watching your content! Thanks

[@TNTMOTO]

@@backcountryrich7740 Thankyou for watching the channel.

[@backcountryrich7740]

Got a question about the radiator hose from pump to the back of the cylinder on the 88 CR500 that you may have dealt with. I put the 91-01 aluminum clutch cover on and have a new silicone hose for 85-88. Outlet angle is different now and the new hose does not fit well. Gets a kink in it no matter how I position the hose. Searching the web for a solution and come up with zero. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@TNTMOTO]

@@backcountryrich7740 I have not done this conversion. But i would guess you need to use a longer hose. I will keep my eye out to see if anyone is making a hose with that bend

[@backcountryrich7740]

@@TNTMOTO Thanks

[@jeffgilbert7302]

I think this is the best video about this. For me anyway.

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks!

[@melasmontanayogahomestead7818]

I appreciate learning & seeing how to do certain processes. I was never taught growing up so I get to be an old learner. What is the difference between dry & wet sanding?

[@backcountryrich7740]

Wet sanding prevents the sandpaper from getting clogged up with particles such as plastic or paint. Woodworking, drywall projects usually would be dry sanded. Thanks!

[@melasmontanayogahomestead7818]

@@backcountryrich7740 Thank you for the reply. Makes sense.

[@honeybadger8413]

thank you so mush for sharing your knowledge. More power to you.

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks for the support!

[@MainVillainous]

Cool vid

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks!

[@KensGarage1]

Your parts look really nice. Great job. This is a timely video. I am currently "restoring" the chain guard and radiator guard on one of my RZ resto mod project bikes. I have found attempting to buff out plastic parts with my benchtop buffer (like you are using) if it catches for a split second you end up with a serious burn on the plastic. It happens very quick, no warning when it grabs an edge. Today I'm going to attempt using a DA car polishing tool as it should be a lot more forgiving. I made a video restoring etched out plastic lenses on a gauge pod. I had to remove the clearcoat on them but they came out beautiful. It takes a lot of effort but it's a labor of love, ain't it? I will go check out more of your videos now.

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks! Using the bench wheel does take some getting used to. You are right on, if you stay in one spot it will burn it. I use a buffing wheel on my drill as well. If I could vary the speed on the bench buffing wheel it would help a lot. I restored an 84 Honda CR250 using the same process and it came out very nice. I have also used new UFO plastics on some bikes. They make really nice reproductions that have that factory fit and finish. Really appreciate the support.

[@shawnr771]

Bushradical sent me over. Good work. Question can you use car wax on that as a protectorant?

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks for stopping by! Got more Diy videos coming soon.

[@backcountryrich7740]

You know have not tried that. Might work. I have used different spray on treatments.

[@dependentandfree560]

Hi rich. I'm your number 99 subscriber! I saw bush radical recommended you. I'm sitting just below 100 subs myself. I have a boat cowling that I need to restore so the information was pretty applicable to that job I think. Best of luck to you! Mike

[@backcountryrich7740]

Hey thanks for the sub.! Bushradical is a good friend and has a great channel. Glad there was some useful info. In the video. I will visit your channel and subscribe. Good luck to you as well!

[@scottyoung1445]

Thanks from Newfoundland Canada

[@backcountryrich7740]

Your welcome, thanks for watching.

[@masterpiece95]

Which polishing paste did you use ? Excellent video ! I am planning to restore plastic's on my Aprilia Sx 125 2012 two stroke (competely faded) ...

[@backcountryrich7740]

I used a brand called NOVUS. Really good polish for acrylic and plastic. Did not use any polish until the last high gloss pass. Hope that helps

[@dimis_travelphoto72]

verry nice job.

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks!

[@dmn5970]

needed a lot more 400. you can still see the sticker lines even after `1500

[@backcountryrich7740]

The more effort you put in the better the result. Thanks for your support!

[@Motokawi8388]

Great job

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks!

[@alaskansonthefly2737]

Is That Brian From Delta? Hells Yeah! How Are Ya Bro? Just found your channel, and subscribed of course. Dave Told Me You Started A Channel. Right On! Im 2 years in now. I'll be watching.

[@backcountryrich7740]

Hey brother, yes it is. Doing good. Yeah Dave told me about your channel and I subscribed as well. How you doing?

[@alaskansonthefly2737]

@@backcountryrich7740 Right On! Yes Sir, doing good here. Staying warm, wishing I was magnet fishing that's for sure. Appreciate You Subscribing Brian. Good to see you on here.

[@backcountryrich7740]

@@alaskansonthefly2737 Same here, ready for summer! I will watch your vids. too. Thanks for subscribing as well. Hope you do great!

[@alaskansonthefly2737]

@@backcountryrich7740 Same To You Brother.

[@Erlov71]

Have Heard about wetting it as you use the heat gun

[@backcountryrich7740]

Have not tried that. Sounds interesting

[@graysquirreltreeservice7299]

Very cool

[@backcountryrich7740]

Thanks!

[@MichiganQuadTrailsTales]

Nice! How Long does it stay that way?

[@backcountryrich7740]

If you don't leave it outside and generally take care of the machine it lasts similar to new plastic. Its not gonna look as good as a new plastic but can make a 35 year old bike look like its 1 year old.

[@albattarnetwork3432]

thanks sir 👍👍

[@backcountryrich7740]

Glad it helped!

[@thomasd9237]

It would cost about $400 dollars in sand paper alone ( not to mention all the time involved ) to do my old Honda quad. Must be another way 🤔 ☹️

[@backcountryrich7740]

If you can find better used plastics or new ones go for it! I agree

[@thirstyecho]

Veeery good Sir! Thank you for informations! I will aply the same! Greetings/Ro!

[@backcountryrich7740]

Good luck!