Plastic Polish

[buellblood]

Hey Guys, I am trying to figure out what the best thing to polish my bike is. I have heard some people say that pledge is really good and I am curious about that. Also, I have some minor scuffs on the plastics and I am wondering if any of you have some tips on how to get them out? Can you polish them out? I know the owners manual says not to use a power buffer, is that true? Let me know what your opinions are and what you guys use.

[xl_cheese]

I really like this:

http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/imagesEdp/p84688z.jpg

3m scratch and swirl remover also works really well.

[DustyXB]

Im a fan of plastix and a micro fiber pad. Both you can get almost anywhere. Sally world auto zone blah blah blah.

[Loki]

I use turtle scratch and swirl remover and i like the results.

[strmvt]

NOVUS!!!!

[buellblood]

Thanks a lot guys for your help. I think I will stop by a few shops tonight and see what I can find!

[RDuncan]

Novus is the best I have used.

[onelogue]

NOVUS!
3 for deep scratches
2 for light scratches.
1 for polishing scuffs from a boot rub etc.
http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3100_20101201072618_L.jpg

[misternikko]

S100

[xxspudxx]

+1 for Novus.

[GW 04 XB12R]

+1 NOVUS

[mart7]

def the novus

[kyle_dewald]

+1 for novus, I did a quick DIY on it for the Buell Mods site.

[claytucc3]

WTB Novus?

[Jobe Zeebuh]

Jergens hand lotion and a foam egg crate on the end of a hand mixer. ;) :p

[okey]

novus all the way

[DonOfPensacola]

I used Nufinish to bring it back and get all the scuffs out. Went over it with Turtle Wax "Ice" a syn wax and works get on black plastics, undertail, belt guards, mirrors and ect. +1 on micro fiber clothes and always hand rub and never machine buff! I wished I took pics of my bike before I cleaned it. Paint oxidation, scuffs all over the rear seat cowl and trim plastics just faded a little.

[buellblood]

Awesome guys! Thanks for the input. I order the NOVUS kit and I will be getting it next week. As soon as I can I will be posting some before and after pics of my bike!

[rusty2004xb]

WAX (http://www.fastwax.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=1&flypage=fastwax.tpl&product_id=26&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=33) This stuff rocks!!! great for scratches and leaves no swirls even on black. Works awesome on the windscreen too.

[anrkizm95]

novus

[marko138]

I use Turtle Wax Ice to keep her looking good. I have the Novus...but I find it's a good bit of work to get it back to a nice shine.

[cavaradossi]

For serious abrasions start with a fine nonwoven ball polisher spun on a drill revving to no more than1200 rpm. Go back at a different angle & lighter pressure before switching to a buffing wheel spun with the same drill & using tripoli abrasive. This will take it to a good shine. After this give it a good wash, dry, & a buff with Armorall Ultra Shine. This latter product is good after regular washings as well.

[lokatwhaticando]

This is one site that has a good deal on novus polish. Don't think that I ever saw it in any store shipping is free anywhere else it's 8 and up. Havn't used the stuff put I heir good things about it. Getting it very soon my self.

http://novuspolish.net/

[nemesis_buell]

they sell it at my local harley dealer and I believe its $4.99 a bottle.

[jandj_davis]

I've always used Plexus. It shines the bike up real nice, and leaves a thin wax layer that helps keep the bugs off. It won't do anything for scratches, and can be a little expensive.