help plastic lost shine from gas

[scrambler21]

Hi guys i am new to the forum and i have just bought an 04 scrambler. when i purchased it there was an ugly decal on the left fender and i used some gasoline on a rag to help take it off. I have done this before for my snowmobile and other atv's but for some reason this time it seemed to take off the clear coat. The plastic is like a metallic black and i know i didnt take off the paint but it isnt shiny anymore. I tried to bring it back with armor all and other cleaners but it doesnt work. Is there any clear coats for plastic out there that u can buy or anything to bring that shine back because it is really annoying me.

[Bruce!]

Welcome to the board!

[john luttrell]

I hear people have had good luck with mop and glow floor wax.

[WHS]

I say just go hit a little mud and wa-la, shiny all gone!
Ok just kidding... I have used Pledge for years to help keep my machine nice... However, no matter what you do, some "fading" will occur, especially around the wear spots and routinely scuffed areas. I also borrow a product called "Black Again" from my bro to occasionally make the black, black again, it works awesome.

[scrambler21]

thanks guys!! I'll have to try some of these techniques to help bring the shine back.

[WHS]

I have also started using Turtle Wax Ice on my machine. In fact, I use this stuff on my Chevy, my RV and my ATV. It works great, easy on, no mess, works on all surfaces (black, paint, chrome, headlights) and did I mention that it was easy on, easy off! I can do all three in a couple of hours... In fact, I am going to do all three this weekend because it's so easy.

Good luck

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[Dbez1]

SC1, available at many motorsports dealers, is exactly what you are looking for. It's made specifically for ATV & dirt bike plastics.

[stefanj]

If all else fails (and one of the above solutions should work great), try getting one of those Color Match waxes (I think Turtle wax makes them), wash the machine real well (making sure to remove any gas residue) and dry it (you don't want any water marks). Apply a thin coat of the wax and allow to dry. Buff out by hand (machine buffers heat the wax up too much and cause it to smudge. Then apply another coat. Keep repeating until your happy. (sometime 4 or 5 coats may be required)

[Thor]

We have a new product that should be on our shop site soon. Makes the quad look like brand new and has a long life span. The company is sending me some products to test on our units. As soon as I test it I will post the results on the site.

[rodeo1]

myself i use tire foam on my quads.makes my 06 look almost new again.
so far no side effects from it.i wait until they go on sale at Canadian tire then buy a bunch.
one real good bonus as well.
spray it on 10 minutes before your mud ride, and i mean every where but your display, may cause haze. but everywhere else under side by tire etc.
makes clean up a breeze. been doing this for 5 years and works great.everybody else cleaning and you could be drinking and eating already lol.