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Macdoodles
10-11-2011, 03:10 PM
I have finally decided to part ways with my Hero Blue airbox and flyscreen. They aren't as scratch-free as I remember them when I put them away two years ago. I'd like to get them cleaned up so they are worth more when I sell them. Any suggestions? I have used the Novus 1-2-3 stuff but they are still swirly with a few gas spots.
stang65pony
10-11-2011, 03:16 PM
you could just sell them to me at a discounted price :)
Macdoodles
10-11-2011, 03:17 PM
What would you consider a discounted price?
gtp3800
10-11-2011, 04:11 PM
sounds like they need a really REALLY good buff. alot of time and effort. a discounted price in my opinion would be 100 for airbox 70 for flyscreen!!
anrkizm95
10-11-2011, 04:13 PM
70 for flyscreen!!i bought a new one for 74.00
RuiP
10-11-2011, 04:34 PM
i sold my mint hero blue fly screen off my xb9sx for $20.
stang65pony
10-11-2011, 06:47 PM
I bought a kickash fly screen for 25 and a city x aorbos for 80 with an extended flyscreen. Just a thought. As for cleaning them up, sand sand buff buff
TooFst
10-11-2011, 08:06 PM
Headlight restroation kit??
thrstrmech
10-12-2011, 03:51 AM
Headlight restroation kit[up][up][up]
myronman3
10-12-2011, 05:52 AM
GREAT idea! has anyone tried that yet?
stang65pony
10-12-2011, 08:01 AM
thats a pretty good idea [up]
fakameanrepresent
10-12-2011, 08:57 AM
headlight restoration kit? what a great idea.
dave_xb12r
10-12-2011, 09:48 AM
I wouldn't do it. They start out pretty abrasive. I would just wet sand with 1500 grit, then 2000, then 2500, then buff.
fakameanrepresent
10-12-2011, 12:36 PM
^omfg, that is even a better idea. what about just 2500 grit, then buff? or just buff? mine is in really good condition, just some swirl marks, and minor, minor scuff marks.
RuiP
10-12-2011, 01:29 PM
same here. I dont have any major scuffs but I do have plenty of lesser scuffs. I have no idea how to get them out.
brightbuell
10-12-2011, 02:17 PM
I would just buff the translucent plastic if you have swirl marks. I have swirl and that's what i'm going to do try real soon. I mean if you have scratches then you can wet sand, but for swirl i would just buff. I will let you guys know what happens in the next few days with mine.
dave_xb12r
10-12-2011, 02:53 PM
what about just 2500 grit, then buff?

That should work really well for swirl marks. I think you'd be happy with the results.
stang65pony
10-12-2011, 03:53 PM
i like using this wax.

http://www.carguyz.com/midnight-special-black-car-wax/best-sellers/
myronman3
10-13-2011, 04:01 AM
for translucents?
ZAK2006
10-14-2011, 02:10 AM
I just tried Meguiar's Plastix Clear Plastic on my flyscreen last night, and it came out great. Did it by hand. Washed it real good then went at it, both front and back. Mine only had swirls marks and very light scratches. color was kick ash. I will post up some pinks tonight when I do the airbox cover. This will be the real test as it has a more swirls,scratches and marks.
mtkawboy
10-15-2011, 09:56 AM
The paste is the same in the headlite kits, the abrasivness comes in the 2 different foam polishers that go on the drill. Just use the less abrasive one. Havent tired it on my bike but it sure did a nice job on mt wifes car headlite lens's. Try it first on a bottom section so it dont show if you dont like it