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General Discussion / Re: Save your fading plastic parts

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 12:42:59 PM »

S100 Engine Brightener works very well on some black plastics. I did the "dash" of my Convert 7 years ago and it still looks great.

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General Discussion / Re: Save your fading plastic parts

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 12:10:44 PM »

Forgot to mention, I used a couple Cerakote Trim Coat wipes on my Subaru Forester’s black bumper guard. That coating is supposed to last a loooong time (claim over 200 washes, I think), but I’ve since sold the Subaru and can’t share any updates.

Link to the product on Amazon below. Perhaps a heat gun treatment + this stuff could yield a beautiful sheen that could outlast the Apocalypse?

https://a.co/d/6Ys6x8m

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General Discussion / Re: Cadre’s raffle

« Last post by bigbikerrick on Today at 11:45:35 AM »

222 tickets are to be sold, according to the info on Cadre's site. 
Rick.

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General Discussion / Re: Save your fading plastic parts

« Last post by Perazzimx14 on Today at 11:44:17 AM »

I like the heat gun idea, will keep that in mind. All the other ‘plastic rejuvenator’ products seem superficial and don’t really fix the issue of the plastic drying, right? Merely covering it up? I personally enjoy the cheap thrill and fleeting sense of accomplishment anytime I spray the bikes down with WD40, gun lube, etc. Boy that plastic looks gorgeous…until it doesn’t.

Agreed that the plastic dressings are topical and do not change the underlying plastics properties, but they do make things look a ton better. What I use lasts for a long time and survives multiple washes and is if you do periodic maintenance doses the plastic stays looking good. There is no free lunch. Even the heat method if you do nothing else after heating it will start fade and get chaulky again. If the plastic is outside and subject to the UV rays from the sun the fading comes faster.

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General Discussion / Re: Save your fading plastic parts

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 11:20:21 AM »

I like the heat gun idea, will keep that in mind. All the other ‘plastic rejuvenator’ products seem superficial and don’t really fix the issue of the plastic drying, right? Merely covering it up? I personally enjoy the cheap thrill and fleeting sense of accomplishment anytime I spray the bikes down with WD40, gun lube, etc. Boy that plastic looks gorgeous…until it doesn’t.

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General Discussion / Re: Cadre’s raffle

« Last post by Moparnut72 on Today at 11:19:57 AM »

Better hurry, only 37 left!
kk

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General Discussion / Re: Save your fading plastic parts

« Last post by Perazzimx14 on Today at 10:43:16 AM »

I will definitely get some Mothers, great tip 👍

Here are a couple before and after's showing the magic og Mothers B2B. I like the aersol version. Easy to apply and overspray does not effect surrounding paint, windscreens, dgauge faces etc. Spray on, let dry for a few minutes thenwife/buff lightly with a clean micro fiver towel.

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General Discussion / Re: Save your fading plastic parts

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 10:39:25 AM »

Did it come out ok, Charlie?

Yes, looked great for as long as I had the bike.

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General Discussion / Re: NGC - BMW alternator belt replacement, the easy way!

« Last post by inditx on Today at 10:14:57 AM »

Brilliant!

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General Discussion / Re: New V7 Sport

« Last post by Buddy Shagmore on Today at 10:03:39 AM »

Former '10 V7 rider here, and a V11 Ballabio before that. Currently on a Triumph 1200 XC Scrambler. It is a great bike, but is feeling too tall and a bit top heavy at my age, 72.
So I am looking to sell that and downsize.
I just watched a Youtube from the English bloke with the heavy accent, The Bingley Wheeler. He reminded me that
with the V7, the character is the main draw to the brand. That is something I am in total agreement with. No need to preach to the choir here.
I've been considering the V85 Strada (so far, none in stock here), R12nineT, Svartpilen 801 (Also not in stock), and now the current V7.
I've only test ridden the R12. It was very comfy and powerful, but had a woeful excuse for a suspension.
Thus am considering the R12nineT, which has a good suspension, but costs about $18-19K. That's a big pill to swallow.
So I am looking at the affordable V7 again. I like everything about the new Sport version, except the bar end mirrors. Could I swap those out for traditionals?
Either that, or the regular Stone in yellow.
The Svart has a fully adjustable suspension (big +), but I hear of possible issues with it's KTM sourced engine (camshafts), being a concern. The Svart has it's own thing going though, it's unlike anything out there.
Likely I will go with a V7 variant. I think it's great that MG has kept forging ahead with their classic beauty of a motorcycle.