Modern Vespa

Has anybody used a technique or product to restore the black on the plastic body when it starts to fade?

'Back to Black' aerosol (not the trigger spray version) - I don't know the equivalent in the US, sorry.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Black-Aerosol-500ml-SIMONIZ-SIM01/dp/B008FZ49YA

Too bad it seems like that's only available in the UK...I couldn't google a North American equivalent. Or my search skills are lacking.

I used Mother's Back-to-Black. The first time I tried it, I put it on very sparingly and it didn't do much. Sometime later, I followed the directions and put it on liberally, massaged it thoroughly into the surface, then vigorously buffed it out after it dried. It really made a difference, restoring the color to almost new condition.

Lots of reviews here: http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-06108-Back-Black-Trim/product-reviews/B0002U1TXK/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_summary?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

+1; I use this too. Not a permanent solution (like paint), but lasts a good long time and easy to re-apply.

I don't know if this product is available in the United States, but very effective

lots of products out there. just go to an auto parts store and look for them. try an find something that has a uv protectant in it to help long term fading effects.

I also use Mothers Back to Black with good results.

RENEWit is a product I believe I use. Might be for all plastics. Amazon has a few like "back to black" ? Just search black plastic auto for choices. All are just simply like waxing, wipe on with cloth and wipe off after a minute or two. Usually good a least a year or two.

Thanks for all the great reply's with products. I picked up some Mother's and will be applying it liberally later on today once it cool's down a bit.

Also looking forward to the end of this month when I get my Akrapovich, Kuryakyn grips and Foot pedals with heel rests installed. I'm quite excited.

Trim Shine is over the counter quick spray and Wipe New is a longer lasting treatment that you can buy off the TV.