Faded lower fairings

[STumped]

I found an interesting review here:

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/05/best-exterior-car-trim-cleaners/index.htm

Too bad they didn't include the German stuff.

 

[kendoo]

Mine are REAL faded. I think it adds character......

 

[John OoSTerhuis]

I found an interesting review here:
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2014/05/best-exterior-car-trim-cleaners/index.htm
Too bad they didn't include the German stuff.

Thanks, Dave. They didn't include Aerospace 303 either, my current choice.

John
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[skidlid1300]

paint 'em... with plastic paint... In 10 minutes, done...

 

[ibike2havefun]

Boiled linseed oil. No personal data yet on how long it lasts before it needs renewal but since it took all of ten minutes to do both sides of the lower fairing it could be part of the tupperware removal and reinstallation ritual...

Guess which is the before and which the after?

It goes on fast and easy with no muss or fuss-- MUCH easier than painting. No overspray, dries nearly instantly, no propellant odor, completely natural product... what's not to like? Oh, and it's $8/quart and my local big box home improvement store.

Dunno how it would stack up to Wipe New, but the quart sized can I got will last my lifetime and, probably, the lifetime of the bike (which I expect to outlive me).

 

[Dale_I]

This is what I just used. Results as shown. Ask me in a year about longevity.

+1

There used to be some stuff called Black Jack, but its seems to have become rare.

Side benefit of using silicon instead of oil to repel new dirt is that it works a bit better.

 

[MaxPete]

Hi All: Ijust ran across this excellent test of black trim restoration products on YouTube by a channel called Project Farm.

 

[Catmandu2]

I used back to black once,,, and it looked better for a while,, like a week or two. Then I bought a can of Krylon flat black satin spray paint,,, and they have looked great for years,,, CAt'

 

[STRider]

Project Farm does some of the best, well planned and executed, real-world tests of garage and shop products. I especially like how his videos are his concise and information-packed. Very little fat; no ten minute intro for thirty seconds of real information.

Oh, and I have a bottle of the Turtle Wax Trim Restorer. It's worthless.

 

[etalors]

A friend here on the forum recommended Cycle Care Formula 4. See below. I have not tried it, but just thought to mention it.

 

[Catmandu2]

I am surprised to see this thread alive again. Was just replacing plastics last week,,, and noticed that the Krylon paint is holding up very well,, over 4 years now,, no noticeable fade,,, cheers,,, CAt'