Panel colour restoration
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DennisL
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:55:07 +0000
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DennisL
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2008 MP3 400
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Location: Kitchener, Ontario
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 01:55:07 +0000 quote
My bike was left out uncovered in the weather for 6 months from May to December at my dealers waiting for a part from Italy. As a result the textured black panels were bleached to a light grey.
So, what I'm looking for is the best product and/or technique to restore them. The smooth black panels were unaffected.

I'd appreciate anyone's recommendation from their experience.
sbaert
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:28:13 +0000
Molto Verboso
2015 MP3 500 ie Business
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Molto Verboso
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Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:28:13 +0000 quote
Sounds to me since the dealer caused the paint "damage" then they should make you whole by repainting all of the plastic panels to the factory color using the factory paints and the factory procedures.
Maksor
Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:54:38 +0000
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Maksor
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Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:54:38 +0000 quote
heat will restore the color
also there are unpainted plastic restore sprays
Polytrol is a flued that you can wipe on and after 5 min wiping it clean
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PabloLie
Sat, 22 Apr 2023 19:56:12 +0000
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PabloLie
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Sat, 22 Apr 2023 19:56:12 +0000 quote
I posted a recommendation in another thread, try it out. It's worked for me...

https://www.amazon.com/303-30313-CSR-Protectant-Plastic-Fiberglass/dp/B00KN0UOEE/ref=sr_1_3?crid=H4H1EI0MZC38&keywords=car+boat+sun+protect&qid=1682192933&sprefix=car+boat+sun+protec%2Caps%2C825&sr=8-3
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