1. Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Sweden - About 1988 and older

How to save a white tank that has gone brown/yellow

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by 86 400 XC, Aug 21, 2016.

  1. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
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    Calgary
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    Ulta cheap hair product thats a cream you brush on and cover with clear plastic.
    Then let the sun reverse the damage or a UV light.
    video demo on some white plastic, that was where he got the idea and this started on facebook vintage mx club.


    View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cz-HSjGj0ek


    a friend tried it on a tank, took a few days on the roof (no shade)

    before

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    after 2 days and 1/2 a bottle

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  2. everfree Husqvarna
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    Bend, Oregon
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    86 430AE (2), 88 430AE, 87 430WR (2)
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    87 250 XC, 87 430 CR, '17 GG 300
    I was just looking at my 86 Auto tank and even though it's not in bad condition, it's still too yellow. That gross shade of pastey yellow ! It sure would sharpen up the bike's look if it was white.
    I have the tank off and drained, might give this a try. Thanks for posting.
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  3. 87husky500xc Husqvarna
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    Dayton NV
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    2020 tx300i and a few vintage bikes
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    77 honda xr-75..
    I have a spare 85 tank that I'm definitely going to consider trying this on. I wonder if there is long term effects on the plastic or how long it will stay white?
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  4. 2premo Husqvarna
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    Northern NV
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    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
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    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC
    just bought some will try it too
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  5. troy deck Husqvarna
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    wonder if it will take out blood stains
  6. darren7878 Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    79 CR390 and 84 CR250
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    81 Maico, 79 Kawasaki, 88 Honda
    Is that a 'highlighting' product? like a bleach?

    I have a lot of tanks that Id like to turn white!! :love:
  7. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
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    france Europe
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    my method
    (in europe )
    + pocage paper water car
    number 600/1000/2000
    :thumbsup:
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  8. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
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    its the high % of hydrogen peroxide i believe.

    might last 10 years, not sure but its cheap to do.
  9. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
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    france Europe
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    :)
    yes ma method is peroxyde !
  10. stormer254 Husqvarna
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    England
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    More than I dare let her know
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    Yes!
    Get your wife to take it to the hair dressing salon when she gets her roots done:D
  11. darren7878 Husqvarna
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    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    79 CR390 and 84 CR250
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    81 Maico, 79 Kawasaki, 88 Honda
    My missus is a hair dresser!!! :banana:
  12. 2premo Husqvarna
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    Northern NV
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    98 WR360, 1987 WR430, 1988 XC430
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    Sherco 300, 2002 KTM 380EXC


    still trying to hide that body
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  13. Bigbill Husqvarna
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    You just rinse it off with water?

    Thanks for this tip I ordered this 40 stuff already. Bill
  14. DPete Husqvarna
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    Farmington, Ca
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    That's awesome, nothing worse than that dirty yellow
  15. 86 400 XC Husqvarna
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    Wash it off with water yes, or rinse and repeat like shampoo.

    Wife found it today, $5 a bottle in town. 4 tanks to do here.

    my 87 really need a lift and a tuck

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  16. 87husky500xc Husqvarna
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    Dayton NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 tx300i and a few vintage bikes
    Other Motorcycles:
    77 honda xr-75..
    My extra 85 cr tank is beyond yellow. It's nice and brown especially at the bottom near the tap.

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    Hopefully by the end of the week I'll have my hands on this magic hair stuff and turn my tank white again!
  17. Bigbill Husqvarna
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    Me too. I found it on www.amazon.com

    I hope to start painting frames and swing arms soon.
  18. 87husky500xc Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Dayton NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 tx300i and a few vintage bikes
    Other Motorcycles:
    77 honda xr-75..
    My 85 already has a powder coated frame and has been gone through but is currently wearing 87 plastics cause I got really burnt on the brown tank. The resto just felt like a waste with the browned up tank. Now that I've seen this it'll be wearing the proper plastics in no time.
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  19. visiteur1948 Husqvarna
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    france Europe
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    cover tank 1985
    dc plastics
    $74.85
    ebay motors stores
  20. 87husky500xc Husqvarna
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    Location:
    Dayton NV
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 tx300i and a few vintage bikes
    Other Motorcycles:
    77 honda xr-75..
    That's not a bad solution either. How well do they fit?