Let's Polish Up Your Dirt Bike Plastics (CHEAP & No Sanding!) 2003 Honda CR250 Build & Seat Reveal

Let's Polish Up Your Dirt Bike Plastics (CHEAP & No Sanding!) 2003 Honda CR250 Build & Seat Reveal
Guys in this T1000 dirt bike build episode, I need to polish up the plastics on our gas tank & airbox. They are reminders of where this 2003 CR250 build started - not where we're going!
This trick was so cheap & there is absolutely NO SANDING in today's video!
I am impressed with the results on the tank especially considering there was very little time & money spent.
We'll also reveal our new Traction MX seat for this build! It's rad!
I hope you enjoy today's video & please be sure to LIKE & SUB!
You can check out all of today's video mentions below!
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***Novus 7136 Plastic Polish Kit - 2 oz.: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
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🤘 Pry MX Front End Restyle Kit:
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🤘Catch up on past Dirt Bike Magazine CR250 & CR500 build videos with this playlist:
• Dirt Bike Magazine CR2...
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[@nate4036]

There’s a few different names for it, but there’s products similar to “trim black”, guys use it on jeep fender flares with great success. It’ll black out the air box plastic and the bellow really well.

[@jonathanhager3930]

Watching these videos makes me want to start my own build!

[@mxrevival]

Bro, tear it up!🔥🔥🔥

[@bullfrog1807]

Looking awesome bro...massaging that thing to perfection! Awesome series so far, can’t wait to see it finished 🤘🏽

[@mxrevival]

Thanks homie!!

[@jemirandav]

Amazing! Hurrying to get this polish kit and the pads! Great video Charles, good to see you.

[@mxrevival]

Hell yeah, have yourself a great time! Thanks for watching buddy.

[@dwreck338]

Your channel is going to be a life saver over the next coming year. I just bought a 91 RM250 I’m going to bring back to life! Bike is as old as I am. I had the biggest smile first rip around the yard!

[@mxrevival]

BRO! Congratulations! I'm not sure if it's a coincidence or if in another video perhaps you saw I bought a pair of 1989 RM 125 and RM 250 😍😍😍 (or if you found me from this plastic repair video specifically) Either way, I'll be building those as well! So pumped on them and can't wait to tinker with them some more.

[@robertwoods2505]

Awesome job Charles, really looking great! Love the color combination and that seat is 10 out of 10!!

[@mxrevival]

Pete killed it. Thank you brotha

[@UlisesGlez26]

Awesome work on the plastics man, going to try something similar on my TRX today, counting down the days for the reveal video!

[@mxrevival]

Badass! Get in there dude 👌

[@PremixandPedals]

I am going to have to do that with my white YZ plastics! Thanks for another awesome video! Considering the time of year here in PA, those nipple warmers will really come in handy!

[@mxrevival]

Value off the charts!!! Thank you for watching 😂😂😂

[@jamessharp9790]

Phil Is a friend and mentor . Yes it’s a ridiculous amount of sanding and buffing and sanding and buffing. Nice work

[@mxrevival]

Surprisingly good considering the severe lack of effort put into it. Phil is a God!

[@motomedic546]

Novas is the best polish! A friend of mine had some one day at the firehouse and was polishing his headlights and me being a motorcycle restoration guy had to try it on my bike plastic. Of course you know it works! Great video! The sanding method works absolutely fantastic as well but is better for vintage bikes with heavy oxidation. Sanding also takes a lot more time.

[@mxrevival]

Awesome feedback! I thought that stuff was great for how cheap it was and how fast you get results. Totally agree on the sanding if someone is up for it and understand what they are getting into… plastic renovations is an absolute wizard at this!

[@brettlaage9687]

Damn! Looking good!

[@mxrevival]

Thank you!

[@RareTech47]

Im glad I found your channel brother :’)

[@mxrevival]

Stoked to have you my dude 😎

[@HPRaceDevelopment]

Nice work

[@mxrevival]

Just gettin' started! 😍

[@free-birdrocker8809]

Good job, I remember when the CR's used to be red....

[@mxrevival]

Thanks! Appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@Merc399]

for deep scratches > sand > torch > buff

[@mxrevival]

Absolutely the right way to do it. Maybe another video someday, after picking up the skill with much practice. Thanks for watching!

[@patrickluckas9170]

Will this process work for plastics after fading from removing graphics before applying new graphics?

[@TRGP331]

Where did you get your 40:1 hat? Love it. Also, your videos are sick.

[@mxrevival]

Big thanks on *_BOTH_* counts dude! The hats were an original design I came up with. I need to have more made & added to the website again. I had 40:1, 32:1, and 50:1 I appreciate ya! -Charles // mXrevival

[@TRGP331]

@@mxrevival I am gonna keep watching your videos. Your builds are beautiful. I got lucky, and my 04 CR250 is really low hours and was extremely well cared for by the two previous owners. It looks stock pristine until you're right up on it, and it runs right up there with a lot of newer 450's. When it comes time to freshen up the bike, I will be referring heavily to your work! Also, I'm gonna get a hat as soon as you have them in stock again! Keep up the great and inspiring work!!!

[@quez.designs]

Will heat then a splash of water to seal the shine before it cools down work?

[@mxrevival]

Great question, I’m not sure!

[@backyardprojects8153]

They say using heat on plastics le that makes the plastic brittle after a few weeks .. I'd like to know your opinion or if you have experienced that

[@mxrevival]

I'd say that is true. If the heat trick is needed, a lot of times the plastic has already live a good deal if it's life and a bit brittle to begin with. Not always, but more often than not 👊

[@austingarner1517]

Charles, what front brake line guide is on there???

[@mxrevival]

This bike has a 2020 clamp and bolt setup, in order to fit the 2020 fork guards 💪 stock 2003 CR250 brake line

[@austingarner1517]

@@mxrevival thanks man!! Doing the 2020 front end on my 03 aswell and that clamp just looked so clean!

[@mxrevival]

@@austingarner1517 I got you bro!

[@outdoorexperience8723]

Any update? How long did it stay shinny?

[@mxrevival]

A finish like this will stay shiny as long as it is cared for. Basic cleaning with simple green and dish soap does a great job of keeping it bright.

[@simpletonballsack]

Probably should wet sand with 800 then 1200 then 2000 before polishing stages to completely smoothe the plastic before polishing. That would add about $5 and an hour or so.

[@mxrevival]

I actually would not mind learning how to do it the proper way sometime in the future. Also pretty impressed by how a very little amount of work actually got results for a change in this video. Thanks for watching!

[@simpletonballsack]

@@mxrevival I do like what you did though. I sanded a KLR650 front fender up to 2000 grit yesterday and it just won't polish with a foam cone on a drill. Drill rpm is about 1200 rpm. I've put wool pads on my bench grinder so some 2950 rpm should get the job done!

[@Dirt_Bike_Dave]

Great Job Bro, but I did think you were going to use custom grey or silver plastic and seat cover for a complete liquid metal look,but the artist in me understands contrasting colors.....anyway keep up the Awesome work and always remember to use your tittie covers...😂😂👍

[@mxrevival]

Titty covers ON! Thanks dude, I won't let ya down in the end 😁😁😁

[@rapael6624]

20.00min

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

That's some awesome polishing! Just found your channel and subscribing to see more. If you wanna see some single track riding, check me out. Looking forward to your next video.

[@mxrevival]

So glad it was helpful! I was shocked that it worked & was so cheap. Thanks for the sub, I will check out your channel 👊👊👊👊

[@someoneyouknow96]

Use a heat gun Charles. It’s just a bit easier to control the heating of the part.

[@mxrevival]

That's a fact! I brainlessly used the torch. You are totally right. Heat gun + YZ blue plastics is just 🙌. Great catch, I blew it there.

[@someoneyouknow96]

@@mxrevival No biggie. Just trying to help out. I used the heat gun on some faded black yzf450 plastics. 10X better than they were but it leaves "heat rings" which still need sanded. There's alot of plastic on a 4 wheeler.

[@someoneyouknow96]

@@mxrevival love the channel. Keep up the good work. I think Amazon will have an order because of you and Cameron soon.

[@mxrevival]

@@someoneyouknow96 appreciate you dude! Thanks for adding a super valuable tip to the channel 👊

[@jamessharp9790]

Now I’m certainly no expert, having only refinished 500-600 plastic tanks in past 9 years. I also know that you don’t care to remove the scratches- especially since you’ll use the SC1 - but if you were to refinish the plastic to a fine shine better than Oem - don’t touch it with a microfiber , only a soft t shirt or you’ll scratch it . And almost always , heat gun to shine will warp the plastic and even if you attain a shine it usually goes dull in months . Like I said I’ve only been refinishing plastic for 9 years so I’m certainly no authority but this has been my experience and my clients are happy with the results,

[@JaxsonM22]

What products do you use? I just got a new dirt bike and want to restore the plastics, and tank.

[@jamessharp9790]

@@JaxsonM22 sand and buff

[@josephbishop3231]

Why would you need to be that incredibly sarcastic?

[@jamessharp9790]

@@josephbishop3231 I’m only saying what my own experience has been and have found many people have the same experience. The manufacturers never planned for these plastic parts to be used some up to now 45 years later. We’re doing the best we can with what we have. We’re working to get some tanks reproduced due to scarcity but it takes time. I’m one of about a handful of people in the Us and about a dozen in the world who refinish plastic and not using heat is a consensus among us. I’m sorry to read as sarcastic, again I’m no expert on it I’ve just had maybe more than average experience. I’m open to hearing different methods as long as they don’t damage / destroy parts .

[@raizt1596]

Which buffing compound do you use?

[@raiderric]

Do they sell those nipple covers individually? For Research purposes only.

[@mxrevival]

You're in luck! I've got one left over. Stop by, I'll install it for you.

[@bobbyblueace]

Probably the most politically incorrect video I've watched on KZbin for quite some time. Loved it! 😂

[@mxrevival]

I self identify as a non-binary tank polishing apparatus 😁 thank you Bobby!

[@Jay-vr8it]

@@mxrevival im a polishing apparatus and i find this offensive

[@ranjo1706]

chatty cathy

[@mxrevival]

🙋‍♀️

[@matthewmoilanen787]

Granddads DA sander. Obviously you do no paint and body work at all. It's kinda dumb to talk crap about other people's craft and insinuate that it's somehow ancient tech or bad. Goodness sakes dude perfect.

[@jimw7916]

WHY do you wear that "babies bonnet"?

[@mxrevival]

It's all part of my mystique

[@jimw7916]

@@mxrevival theres alot to be said for "being honest and straight forward"