Faded Plastic Restoration Tips - The Watercraft Journal, Ep. 80

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  • @tab686
    @tab686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've seen this done on my buddy's spark. Works great! Thanks Kevin

    • @watercraftjournal
      @watercraftjournal  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's because we followed the steps outlined by Sea-Doo! It's how they recommend repairing their Polytec.

  • @matthewgarvin1165
    @matthewgarvin1165 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info, research, recommendations. You’ve saved me a lot of time.

  • @jasonmekush5280
    @jasonmekush5280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome vid, I already have the heat gun and mequiers protectant, time to try this on my 80 hour 1999Yamaha Gp 1200...

  • @TheRJSuperstar
    @TheRJSuperstar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. Nice work. Thanks for the tip!

  • @erinbradcook
    @erinbradcook ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for all your hard work, great tips. Do you have a product and method recommendation for restoring the seat material?

  • @landshark6659
    @landshark6659 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never thought of that 🤔 I need to try it out thanks 😊

    • @watercraftjournal
      @watercraftjournal  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's really ONLY if you've got severely bleached/sun damaged plastics.

    • @landshark6659
      @landshark6659 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@watercraftjournal I think Jay Leno's Garage has a multi-wipe on spray designed for faded plastics as well as other great stuff please look at lenosgarage.com is the web site if you have time can you look to see what is best for our PWC'S, I know you are very busy but if you have the time it would be great also thank you for reading this love your show I have learned alot about PWC'S keep up the fantastic work 💪👷

    • @watercraftjournal
      @watercraftjournal  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We've seen a lot of wipes and dressings, some more expensive than others. We wanted to use two VERY common brand names as well as Sea-Doo's own brand and see how they fared.

  • @LifeBeginsOnTheWater
    @LifeBeginsOnTheWater 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips, thanks for sharing. The ski looked amazing after end result

  • @billray6557
    @billray6557 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How long does it last?

  • @manuelbaez5413
    @manuelbaez5413 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @what-it-do2855
    @what-it-do2855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you do around your instrument cluster too? Is it ok to carefully do this around your speedo read out?? Thanks !

    • @watercraftjournal
      @watercraftjournal  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thankfully, we didn't need to. But in many cases, yes it may be necessary - and yes, it is safe if you take your time and are skillful with the gun.

  • @tracyenlow8344
    @tracyenlow8344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kevin, on the nose piece, there are a couple of "wet" looking spots. Was this too much, too little heat that is causing these splotchy areas?

    • @watercraftjournal
      @watercraftjournal  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Permanent "wet spots" are where too much heat was applied. Admittedly, we got too close in 3 small areas. A good coat of plastic dressing helps even that out.

  • @ZGP
    @ZGP 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you tell me which restorer you recommend to clean the colored plastic?

    • @watercraftjournal
      @watercraftjournal  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I typically use the same stuff with equal effect.

  • @MrMeister01
    @MrMeister01 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How long did it hold up? Have you had to redo it yet? (2 years later)

  • @nikosgrigorakos
    @nikosgrigorakos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just use SPF50+ sunscreen cream on my Yamaha and it's working like a dream

    • @watercraftjournal
      @watercraftjournal  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice!

    • @nikosgrigorakos
      @nikosgrigorakos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@watercraftjournal Too much progress with the new technology but not enough fun like we used to with the old school 2 stroke technology. Nothing is simple anymore

    • @watercraftjournal
      @watercraftjournal  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorta true. The Trixx and EXR are both riots - I strongly suggest giving those a whirl. Plus, they're both 50 state legal and don't leave snail trails in the water!