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Old 07-27-2009, 12:19 PM
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Mothers back to black works well they will all fade in the sun unless you paint them or clear coat it
 
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Old 07-27-2009, 12:22 PM
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Try lightly spraying a sponge with WD-40, and then apply to the inner fairing. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. I recently read an article about the wonders of WD-40, and came to find out that the primary active ingredient is fish oil. It's pretty amazing stuff. And reasonably priced too!
 
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Old 07-27-2009, 12:22 PM
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Vinylex has sunscreen in it it, and makes it nice and shiny too. It's made by Lexol, and Pep Boys carries it.
 
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Tell mama you need to paint it.
 
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:14 PM
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+ 1 on the WD 40. It's a cheap fix and I was pleasantly surprised. Eventually though I will have it painted black.
 
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Originally Posted by Texas Fat Boy
Mine seems fine.



Oh wait, I changed it out. Nevermind. (I know, I'm a smart azz today. Sorry)
Holy crap man...yours faded to blue?!?

I'm holdin out hopin mine fades to red
 
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:39 PM
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303 works good
 
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Old 07-27-2009, 06:45 PM
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I use meguiars rubber and vinyl. Works great and smells good too! Next time you take your bike in, tell them not to wash it.
 
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Old 07-27-2009, 09:35 PM
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Armor All will bring it back.
 
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Old 07-27-2009, 09:52 PM
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I've found once you use anything to restore it, it'll become a continual maintenace item. 303 worked the best for me - lasted a wash or two, but even that faded.
Only real permanent solution is paint!
 


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