plastic restoration

[FATGUY]

Anyone ever tried this on saw plastic?
http://www.bestplasticcleaner.com/

 

[Justsaws]

They used those products at a place I once worked. They seemed pleased with the results. They were using it on display cases, trade show equipment, displays and decoration.

I personally was not impressed but I did not use it myself. I do not know how well or if the directions were followed. I would compare it to Pledge on wood. The results did not last long and any fine scratches came back with contact from any other solvent, such as a beer.

 

[nilzlofgren]

For best results, you should look up Brad Snellings posts. He has done some great plastic restoration jobs.

 

[blsnelling]

I've use that or similiar stuff on motorcyle windshields. I don't think it would do much to chainsaw plastic.

 

[FATGUY]

just trying to find a way to brighten up the rear handle on my 361

 

[AUSSIE1]

Nik I used the no.2 on my KTM plastics.
It's success was in how you applied it and the type of plastic.
No good on UV damaged plastics.
Try Brasso (for brass, copper etc) or similar.
Sometimes toothpaste works.

 

[SawTroll]

How about car wax/polish?

 

[FATGUY]

I tried metal polish and it did nothing, thought maybe something made for plastic would work better. Figured it was better to ask before I bought any.

 

[AUSSIE1]

Try some toothpaste. It works on watch faces etc.

 

[FATGUY]

I've considered that but haven't tried it yet. It works on a lot of things. My wife gets hairspray on my shaving mirror, toothpaste takes it off.

 

[rms61moparman]

just trying to find a way to brighten up the rear handle on my 361

Yeah that handle does look like hell !!!

I think you should give that saw to one of your buddies from Ky. and get yourself a NEW one!!!!

 

[FATGUY]

Yeah that handle does look like hell !!!

I think you should give that saw to one of your buddies from Ky. and get yourself a NEW one!!!!

think there's anyone that would be so kind as to take that saw..... ?Perhaps it might be a worthy addition to some of their, and how does he always BS it? oh yeah, "old junks":hmm3grin2orange:

 

[edisto]

I've been working on a Husky cover for my 61 to 272 conversion, and was trying the same procedure I use on gun parts.

I used wet-dry sandpaper with water as a "vehicle". I started with 400 grit (to remove scrateches), then 600, then 800, and up to 1500. The 1500 didn't leave a smooth enough finish (smooth, but not shiny), and my initial plan was to go to 2500, then honing compound (followed by toothpaste), but I stopped at 1500 because it was clear I was not going to get rid of the discoloration caused by the sun.

I had taken the stickers off (it was a 268XP lid), and where the letters were, the plastic was much lighter...you could still read the words. In some places I was using 60 grit paper to try to get to "new" plastic, but no luck. Once I realized I wasn't going to get the color even, I switched gears, and am in the process of painting the cover.

So...toothpaste, or some other compound might smooth out the plastic, but some discoloration can run deep, and you can't get it out even with serious sanding.

 

[rms61moparman]

think there's anyone that would be so kind as to take that saw..... ?Perhaps it might be a worthy addition to some of their, and how does he always BS it? oh yeah, "old junks":hmm3grin2orange:

I'll give it a fitting home and won't worry about its "shortcomings" !!!LOL

 

[FATGUY]

I've been working on a Husky cover for my 61 to 272 conversion, and was trying the same procedure I use on gun parts.

I used wet-dry sandpaper with water as a "vehicle". I started with 400 grit (to remove scrateches), then 600, then 800, and up to 1500. The 1500 didn't leave a smooth enough finish (smooth, but not shiny), and my initial plan was to go to 2500, then honing compound (followed by toothpaste), but I stopped at 1500 because it was clear I was not going to get rid of the discoloration caused by the sun.

I had taken the stickers off (it was a 268XP lid), and where the letters were, the plastic was much lighter...you could still read the words. In some places I was using 60 grit paper to try to get to "new" plastic, but no luck. Once I realized I wasn't going to get the color even, I switched gears, and am in the process of painting the cover.

So...toothpaste, or some other compound might smooth out the plastic, but some discoloration can run deep, and you can't get it out even with serious sanding.

I was afraid of that..... If that didn't work, I really don't think anything will.

 

[Andyshine77]

Nik. I'll bring my some polishing compound over the this week, and we'll buff out your sweet 361. Here is a picture of a BMW I buffed out about 10 years ago. Can you see the car. Be leave it or not you're looking at my reflection in the hood of a black 750IL

 

[Spitzer]

Nik. I'll bring my some polishing compound over the this week, and we'll buff out your sweet 361. Here is a picture of a BMW I buffed out about 10 years ago. Can you see the car. Be leave it or not you're looking at my reflection in the hood of a black 750IL

Ahh, "Andyshine" fits that photo very well. Nice work.

 

[wigglesworth]

Yeah that handle does look like hell !!!

I think you should give that saw to one of your buddies from Ky. and get yourself a NEW one!!!!

:agree2: I fit that bill.

 

[FATGUY]

Nik. I'll bring my some polishing compound over the this week, and we'll buff out your sweet 361. Here is a picture of a BMW I buffed out about 10 years ago. Can you see the car. Be leave it or not you're looking at my reflection in the hood of a black 750IL

:yourock:

 

[blsnelling]

Sweet picture Andy!