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jessica · 01-23-2013, 11:00 PM

i have a 2003 grizzly 660. it use to be a beautiful red but it has faded so bad. i have tried using pledge cleaner but it only works for a while. what should i do or get.

SmokeyMcBong · 01-24-2013, 09:12 AM

hey, welcome to the forum.

i found this video on faded plastics, i haven't tried this method before so i cant comment other than the guy in the video has great results.

How to Restore Faded or Oxidized ATV Plastic - Fast & Easy - YouTube

jessica · 01-24-2013, 09:40 AM

thank you for sending this. using paint thiner on my grizz makes me a little nerves but if it works that good i will definately have to try it.

SmokeyMcBong · 01-24-2013, 09:44 AM

Just try a tiny spot somewhere not too noticeable first

Toxic · 01-24-2013, 11:42 AM

I had a friend one time trade in a real badly faded CR125 dirt bike that had that whitened look and the dealership polished it up so it looked like brand new. When we asked them what they did the answer was they removed the decals and sanded it down with a real fine sand paper and used brake fluid, Bike looked like brand new with new decals. My buddy was pissed.

I would suspect that the stuff to clean the yellowing off headlights would work as well but I have nothing to base that on.