Can you unfade or restore black plastic?

dylanjacobus · Jul 28, 2011

When I bought my bike from the previous owner, he had let it sit outside quite often. Now the front reservoir and the black casing for the controls (turn signal, starter) are fading pretty quickly. Is there anyway I can restore the black to its original goodness? Ive read some stuff about linseed oil, but am not real sure.

Thanks doods.

Armi · Jul 28, 2011

I saw a greek fella on utube, get palstics back to black using a heat gun.......seemed to work pretty well.

EEEKROAR · Jul 29, 2011

Check your auto parts store, they should have a product called "Back to Black."

NoodlesGSXR · Aug 3, 2011

I used shoe polish once, the old fassioned type that you rub on then brush off. It works okay but anything that touches it gets black marks.... so I just bought a new bike.

Thanks for the tip Eeekroar, I'll look for that.

gsxrfagz · Aug 3, 2011

gloss black model paint

The Ripper · Aug 4, 2011

not sure if it will work for the controls... but let us know if you try it and this method works.

SCC · Aug 10, 2011

Look up any trim restoration kit, or trim dye kit. Should run you $15-$40.

WildRiceGSX-R750 · Aug 21, 2011

I use "Nu Vinyl" and it works just as it claims. Dull, sun-faded, blotchy, grey plastic trim becomes dark, smooth, and glossy. Small scratches are completely hidden. Easy to apply without buffing. It lasts 6 months or so. I have had the same bottle for 15 years. It is definitely worth a try.

Turbo2Pete · Aug 21, 2011

I just had at a mirror on a '96 jetski, purple plastic on the mirrors... some cleaner & scotchbrite, to get the oxidation off, then some clear tire gel - looks like new.

DemonRR · Aug 21, 2011

black to black will just wash away and or fade after a short time frame.

we use a product at my work called perma-fix. its a plastic repair type of aerosol spray. when we scuff or discolor interior trim pieces from removing them to repaint new cars (we do auotshow cars for GM), we just spray a little on and it covers/rejeuvinates(sp) them back to their original color.

most other products like black to black, trim shine, vinyle shine, ect are all coverups and will not fix the issue. you can also remove the controll parts, and paint them with a product called "trim black". its a matte, no gloss trim black paint in a rattle can.

nodonor · Aug 21, 2011

I have used a plastic dye before . Not on a bike but it should work the same.

Can you unfade or restore black plastic?

dylanjacobus

Armi

EEEKROAR

NoodlesGSXR

gsxrfagz

The Ripper

SCC

WildRiceGSX-R750

Turbo2Pete

DemonRR

nodonor

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