Detailing

[GrayStar]

OK guys I'll take the first bite. I'm in search of any useful information out there that may help us make our beautiful machines look better than they already do. Techniques also welcome.

[Robby Ackerman]

I restored the luster to a pair of drab 40-year-old tail light lens by buffing the plastic surfaces with Brasso.

[Lyonstexas]

On lenses and windscreens of my motorcycles, I have for years used Happich semichrome polish which is also used to polish the aluminum cycle parts. After polishing to the desired luster, I then use Eagle plastic polish to seal the surface and protect the finish. Both can be found at cycle shops and some Pep Boys. A tip to getting the grunt work done easily...remove the part, wash , dry and sit in front of the TV. Time will fly by.

Tim

[GrayStar]

Thanks Robby and Tim for your comeback. This past weekend I was broken hearted to find a 1 1/4 inch crack on my dash board at the window just behind the instrument cluster.The first blemish on the interior in it's 21 year life I might add. Is there anything on the market that would fill and cover the blue dash? I don't want one of those dash covers. I'd rather fill it if possible.

Thanks in advance.

[mbzjag8090]

There is a post that discusses the crack fillers...I believe in Tech. help. See "Dash Cracks." I'm in a similar position, and after the responses to my post, it seems as though there are no products on the market that effectively can fill the cracks.

[mark cummins]

Originally posted by GrayStar
Thanks Robby and Tim for your comeback. This past weekend I was broken hearted to find a 1 1/4 inch crack on my dash board at the window just behind the instrument cluster.The first blemish on the interior in it's 21 year life I might add. Is there anything on the market that would fill and cover the blue dash? I don't want one of those dash covers. I'd rather fill it if possible.

Thanks in advance.

Check With Leatherique.com..They have several items to help you filler/ dye ..and The BEST Leather Treatment !

[dolebludger]

Graystar:

While I have no info on how to fix an existing crack in the dashboard, I do have some advice on how to prevent more. Apply a procuct called "303" on the dash. Spray it on, let it soak in a bit, and wipe it off. This stuff helps prevent UV ray damage (the source of cracks like this) with SP 40 protection. It can also make dry, hard plastics softer, if the damage hasn't gone too far. I am repeatedly told to use this, and NEVER use Armor-All or anything like it. While giving an initial shile, it eventually promotes plastic drying out, which is the opposite of what we seek.

Hope this helps,
Richard:) :) :)

[D.L. SWINFORD]

Graystar;
Body clay and non-abrasive wax.
See other posts on the forum.
'85 w123133 300dt, 276k miles, Smoke Silver metallic clear coat and looking like a million.
Happy trails beep Beep from shiny Spiderman on the Gulf coast, Don:p

[dolebludger]

By the way, 303 also works on tail light and other lenses and clear plastic things. Somehow, it can actually soak in the plastic and get rid of brittleness, if matters have not gone too far. Your brasso was a good first step, as it does contain some polishing abrasives. There are also products widely available for the same purpose. The second step would be the 303. The third step (only if needed) would be to clean the lenses with Plexus to get rid of any smears left by the 303. Your lenses will stay nice for a long time this way.

Hope this helps,
Richard:) :) :)