Simple Plastic restoration products testing

[Onan18]

A soak overnight in diesel or mineral spirits works pretty well.

 

[Definitive Dave]

A soak overnight in diesel or mineral spirits works pretty well.

just asking not being critical, do the parts smell like diesel forever?

 

[Jughead]

kerosene would probably be a little less harsh.

 

[Definitive Dave]

heck kerosene has the stink too, just wondering how long it lingers in/on the plastic and does it feel slick/slippery/greasy after it is wiped down?

 

[Onan18]

It does smell like diesel for a while but goes away..........................................................................eventually. They will be slick also, I usually wipe down with paper towels and let them sit for a couple of days after.

 

[Onan18]

Found this out purely by accident, I was letting some parts soak to help get the years of schmoo off and after I pulled them out and scrubbed them I noticed that they had more luster to them.

 

[Definitive Dave]

schmoo

 

[Canadian farm boy]

schmoo

It's fun to say isn't it. Schmoo...lol

 

[Definitive Dave]

sawdust, chips, metal shavings, oil and goo = schmoo
new favorite word

 

[Onan18]

sawdust, chips, metal shavings, oil and goo = schmoo
new favorite word

Glad I was able to broaden your vocabulary Dave.

Joe

 

[Four Paws]

Novus 1,2,3

 

[panteliss]

Plastic is similar like you want to make miror finish to a metal you start sandining from grit 100 , 200,300..............until finish to about 1500 - 2000 , then the pastes will come to the game

or mix a tooth paste with a little baking soda use use a piece of cloth and grinding with this the plastic not a super pro result but do a good job

 

[Sty57]

Just thinking out loud here but I wonder if something like one of those headlight restore kits would work on old faded plastics?

Something like the macguires or mothers stuff. The kits that come with the bottle of buffing paste and the buffing ball that goes in a cordless drill are what I'm thinking about.

Anyone ever tried it?

I have tried it on an old tank. It seems to really clean them up good. I just used it by hand really fast, just to see how it worked.

 

[Tor R]

Dont go to brutal with sanding plastic, start with 1000 with water, move then to 2000 papers. Key is to get rid of dirt.
Headlight restore kit worked brilliant on my car, after I had sanded headlight with 1000 and 2000 papers, would not be surprised if this package would work out on chainsaw plastic....

Personally I will never put that kind of work in an chainsaw, any chemical who can bring up the coulor and shine is more then good enough for me.

 

[smokey7]

I detail boats on plastics and rub rails I use "Floods Penatrol" from home depot. Put some on a rag wipe let sit a few minutes and wipe. It will make it look like new. Won't take out large scratches but will soften them. Test in a inconspicuous area first on your precious plastics. I have used it for years on cars fenders bumpers and trim.

 

[Mycamaro_68]

Novus 1,2,3

@Four Paws is this the stuff you are talking about? I had found this on amazon and wanted to try it out. How do you like it?

 

[GCJenks204]

It's fun to say isn't it. Schmoo...lol

Around here Schmoo is cake, as fun to eat as it is to say
.

 

[Four Paws]

View attachment 18485 @Four Paws is this the stuff you are talking about? I had found this on amazon and wanted to try it out. How do you like it?

I like it. It won't bring back extremely sun damaged plastic, but it is really good stuff. I consider it to be a final polishing program after you have sanded and rubbed with a heavier compound. I would also recommend mechanical application for the best results. Those small buffing pads on a drill work nicely.

The Novus is great on All types of plastic around the house or on/in your vehicles.

 

[jmssaws]

On very lightly faded plastic I will use a coating of Vaseline. Let it sit overnight then wipe off. Plus you can fap while you wait.

Brilliant!

 

[Definitive Dave]

linky link to some of Poge's stuff on plastic restoration
http://sawhawgz.com/showthread.php/...y-Stihl-thread?p=526523&viewfull=1#post526523