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Plastic Side Cover Renewal

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I've been working on my DT250A refurb while stuck at home, and I've made it to the side covers, mine are the original beat up covers. What do you guys use to get them "nice"? I'm not looking for show quality as I want to ride this bike but I'd still like it to look good. Take a look at the pics....

Thanks Erik


1976 DT175C
1975 DT100B Kid Trainer
1974 DT250A In Process
1992 FJ1200
06 Apr 2020 19:22 #1

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Replied by mdscott on topic Plastic Side Cover Renewal

I painted mine, a lot of paint now sticks to plastic. I used plastic paint primer, enough to fill in the scratches, little bit of sanding, then final coat.
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06 Apr 2020 19:29 #2

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Replied by shyted on topic Plastic Side Cover Renewal

Yes and them covers are a kings ransom here in the UK so keep a tight hold of them when your out and about.
You can also get clear plastic activator primer.
I have actually just painted a black speedo cable silver and used the activator primer and plastic model paint and it's good .
07 Apr 2020 02:44 #3

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Replied by Eazy-X on topic Plastic Side Cover Renewal

An alternative, if you're really cheap, is sticker bomb them. "Pro-Reeds!" "Max-Carbs!!!" that sort of thing. If you have the money vinyl sticker printers will make anything to any size you like. I got a custom logo for my exhaust heat shield and it cost £2!
07 Apr 2020 04:56 #4

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Replied by Steve F on topic Plastic Side Cover Renewal

Here's what mine look like after the wet sanding process.
Then use plastic polish. I used Mother's brand
2nd pic not polished yet
It's like a satin finish after polishing


1974 DT250A
1974 DT250A
1977 IT175D "Alex"
1978 IT175E
1972 DT2 "Adam"
1973 DT3
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Replied by shyted on topic Plastic Side Cover Renewal

I tried the heating up job on my Fantic trials bike mud guards.
Made them brittle as weeks went on.
They look like they're coming on a treat there.
07 Apr 2020 10:40 #6

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Replied by mdscott on topic Plastic Side Cover Renewal

What about that stuff they use to wrap cars. Wonder if you can buy a small amount.
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07 Apr 2020 12:06 #7

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Replied by jims175 on topic Plastic Side Cover Renewal

They have different size pieces available on Amazon .
07 Apr 2020 12:46 #8

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Replied by Eazy-X on topic Plastic Side Cover Renewal

How's Plasti Dip on plastics?
07 Apr 2020 17:59 #9

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Replied by the bobster on topic Plastic Side Cover Renewal

I covered mine with black number background, you can buy it in sheets from any mx catalog. If ever there were a part ripe for reproduction.
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