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Tf1175
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 12:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I just got my inner airbox painted and its going under a red translucent airbox cover so in preparation for it I need to clean the aibox cover really well. Any of you have any suggestions on what to clean my translucent airbox with? its got a few scuffs on it but nothing major...so anything at all would be great because I really want it to shine when i put the new inner airbox cover on it!

Thanks
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Voofighters
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 12:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Of the stuff I've used, I really like Plexus..



Works great, decent scent and most everyone carries it.
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Jaimec
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 12:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Plexus
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Snakebreak
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 01:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Plexus
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Niceguyeddy
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 01:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I use Novus 1 and 2. Works well and it's a local product for me (factory rec. to boot).
Marcus
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Firebolt32
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Plexus, Novus and Harley Gloss are all good. I've used all three on my plastics and received great results. The Harley Gloss doubles as a great helmet cleaner as well. No harsh chemicals.
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Bads1
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
To much work keeping translucents nice. Have it cleared and it will be easier.
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2008xb12scg
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 05:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Good idea Bads1. Wish I would have thought of that in the beggining. Mine are already (5K miles) scratched and hazy
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 05:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I find a good layer of mud, muck, dirty and grime protects the translucent covers well from scratches.
.... Cleaning? I leave that to the Jiggly Girls.

Be dirty, be happy
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Bads1
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 05:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Good idea Bads1. Wish I would have thought of that in the beggining. Mine are already (5K miles) scratched and hazy


It still can be done. A good sanding and a buffer on it will bring it back. Then have it cleared.
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Fastxb12r
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 06:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I thought you guys with the clear plastics liked to use gas to clean your plastics which gives it that custom crackle look.
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2008xb12scg
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 09:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
sounds like my next project bads1
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Xl_cheese
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2009 - 10:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Use meguires polish. It's not a wax. It will shine the plastic better than new and remove any blemishes. Make sure to use a microfiber cloth. Speaking of which- My bike is in need of a clean up!



(Message edited by xl_cheese on February 27, 2009)
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