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

Plastic restoration

Discussion in 'Vintage/Left Kickers' started by Dean Toensing, Dec 11, 2019.

  1. Dean Toensing Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    Cagiva, Husaberg, BMW
    Hi there,
    I have a 77' 360 auto with original plastic in great shape except its yellowed. Can the plastic be restored/painted for a quality restoration? Or is it just replaced with new parts.
    Thank you,
    Dean

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  2. Eurofreak Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Western NY
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1986 TE 510, 1982 CR250, 2008 WR250
    Other Motorcycles:
    70's Triumph , Bultaco , Maico, etc
    Many people use hair bleach activated by the sun to whiten plastic. I've seen many gas tanks done that way.
  3. Dean Toensing Husqvarna
    A Class

    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    None
    Other Motorcycles:
    Cagiva, Husaberg, BMW
    Interesting.
  4. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    there is a thread here somewhere...other wise you can try sanding it back using progressive grades of paper to 2000# then polish it. not sure if that will remove the yellow from fuel. it usually comes from the inside out.
  5. suprize Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bendigo, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    WR 400, bike in a box Moto Villa 350
    Other Motorcycles:
    ktm 300
    just looked at your photo and realised its the guards so yes, sanding will restore them nicely. if they are really oxidised and powdery, you can scrape that off first using a blade.. then sand 180 400 800 1200 etc. hope it snows where you are, this can take time...
  6. ruwfo Administrator

    Location:
    NJ
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    1980 390CR, 1982 430CR, 1984 400WR
    Other Motorcycles:
    1985 250XC, 2016 FJ-09