P1000 How to get light scratches out of Honda plastic?

[rlutech]

So I was installing my LED headlamps this evening on my new P1000. This envolved removing the entire front grille/fenders assembly. I thought I was being very careful while handling the removed pieces. After reinstalling the grille/fenders, I noticed some light scuffs/scratches on the green plastic that is directly above the center of the black grille. I must have had it resting on something that was a bit to abrasive. These scuffs, although light, really bug me!! There must be a way to get them buffed out or somewhat improved I would think? Any advice?

 

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[Hondasxs]

Unless you are building a show machine you will be wasting your time.

But really, I have had luck with a torch. Light heat will take the white out of some of the scratches.
But that is with the colored plastic, not the new "painted" plastic found on 2017's.
But, be warned. too much heat will discolor it a tad. and even more will melt it. Just a flash is about all I use unless it is deep.
There may be some chemicals that will work, but this has been my solution cleaning up older rigs.

Then, as a new owner who has never done it. I wouldn't follow my torch suggestion either. lol.
Got a older ATV to try it on first?

 

[Deer-hunter]

So I was installing my LED headlamps this evening on my new P1000. This envolved removing the entire front grille/fenders assembly. I thought I was being very careful while handling the removed pieces. After reinstalling the grille/fenders, I noticed some light scuffs/scratches on the green plastic that is directly above the center of the black grille. I must have had it resting on something that was a bit to abrasive. These scuffs, although light, really bug me!! There must be a way to get them buffed out or somewhat improved I would think? Any advice?

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There was someone that had covered theirs with a tarp to trailer it and it scuffed it all up. He has a write up in one of the threads on this site.

 

[Montana]

Don't worry about those "Arizona Pinstripes". How do you get the gun powder burns off the hood from using it as a rest while shotting!

 

[sharp]

So I was installing my LED headlamps this evening on my new P1000. This envolved removing the entire front grille/fenders assembly. I thought I was being very careful while handling the removed pieces. After reinstalling the grille/fenders, I noticed some light scuffs/scratches on the green plastic that is directly above the center of the black grille. I must have had it resting on something that was a bit to abrasive. These scuffs, although light, really bug me!! There must be a way to get them buffed out or somewhat improved I would think? Any advice?

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It looks better with a few scuffs.

 

[YardDog]

So I was installing my LED headlamps this evening on my new P1000. This envolved removing the entire front grille/fenders assembly. I thought I was being very careful while handling the removed pieces. After reinstalling the grille/fenders, I noticed some light scuffs/scratches on the green plastic that is directly above the center of the black grille. I must have had it resting on something that was a bit to abrasive. These scuffs, although light, really bug me!! There must be a way to get them buffed out or somewhat improved I would think? Any advice?

I've had decent luck in the past using WD-40 to hide small surface blemishes on plastic. It's just a quick fix and you'll have to do it again as the oil wears or washes off. True you'll eventually end up with a lot of scratches all over as you use it more, and you get used to it. But I understand the feeling when you scuff something brand new before it even hits the woods.

 

[GlockMeister]

Look here. Post #25

P1000m3 - Pioneer Covers

 

[Jshell3]

Unless you are building a show machine you will be wasting your time.

But really, I have had luck with a torch. Light heat will take the white out of some of the scratches.
But that is with the colored plastic, not the new "painted" plastic found on 2017's.
But, be warned. too much heat will discolor it a tad. and even more will melt it. Just a flash is about all I use unless it is deep.
There may be some chemicals that will work, but this has been my solution cleaning up older rigs.

Then, as a new owner who has never done it. I wouldn't follow my torch suggestion either. lol.
Got a older ATV to try it on first?

I would completely screw that up.

 

[USMCsilver]

It is a tool. Use it. <-- Obligitory smiley.

Sent via TapaTalk on S7 Edge.

 

[allgm1]

I use mud/dirt to cover them up, I didn't buy my machine to sit it the garage I bought it to ride. When it was new for the first few weeks I was washing it after ever ride,that got old fast as I ride mine almost every other day.


ain't she purdie

 

[Peking_Duck]

I don't think I have a square inch of plastic on mine that isn't shredded, my neighbors dog was to first to scratch mine up (day 1)...8 distinct claw scratches down the side of the door. The looks on the dog owners faces after it happened was hilarious.
Thankfully plastics are cheap. There are several posts in here about it.

 

[elkguide]

That's an easy one.

The best way to get scratches out of the plastic is....................





to buy a second set of plastic!

One for riding and one for sitting and looking at.

 

[Delton]

I HATE light scratches too. Makes me think I left some fun on the table. So I go back out there and cover them up with deep scratches. Works every time lol.