Fixing Discolored Plastic?

[ryder133]

Does anyone know how to fix discolored plastics? Ive heard of the heat gun method before but I dont really want to wreck my plastic even more if I mess up, Any suggestions?

Here's picture of the rear-right fender which is really bad (old picture not very clean )

 

[MidwayUSA]

I used a heat gun on a blue Blaster I had and although not perfect, it helped a ton. Just have to ease into it and not get the gun too close. Can't stay in one spot too long either. I have used the heat gun to work over a droopy rear fender on my Banshee as well.

 

[ffbad247]

here's a good video I found http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEy8hcSVXag

 

[duneracerweston]

Heat is going to be your only option with strech marks wether its frome a heat gun or a blow torch is the same idea

 

[ryder133]

I have thought of painting my plastics before but don't want it to chip.

 

[ffbad247]

I would heat it first if that dont work out then paint it ..

 

[1998yamahawarrior]

And if you do end up painting them, use krylon fusion paint. It sticks really good.

 

[Hdale85]

And scuff the surface with the appropriate scotch brite pad/steel wool.

 

[elwood]

or just buy new plastic, if it bugs you that bad

 

[ryder133]

or just buy new plastic, if it bugs you that bad

You are a smart man.

 

[thegreg]

what about darkening some faded/oxidized plastics? just gotta buff it out?

 

[elwood]

http://maier-mfg.com/catalog/atv/yamaha/yfm350-warrior-0 they have closeout items, so it's really not that much

 

[Hdale85]

Still around 500 or so for brand new plastics.

 

[imreallyquick]

i painted my plastic with krylon paint and i just did one coat and u cant tell what color my quad used to be...it doesnt chip, but scraches kind of make it noticable but i painted it and a lot of people thought i got new plastic i would paint it before getting new stuff