| Author | Message | ||
     Dhalen32 |
I just purchased a 2006 Uly and the rubbery plastic coating on the triple tail is already turning white. Is this something that is a known problem? Can it be easily cleaned and prevented from happening again? TIA for any help/cleaning suggestions. Dave | ||
| Leoloureiro |
Pictures! Show us some pictures! | ||
| Justin_case |
Did you wax it? | ||
| Mainstreamer |
Some liquid cleaners will fade the back plastic and rubber used on M/C's. I use only S100 for many years after learning this lesson. I've had my Uly for about 9 months and have not had the problem you described. | ||
| Dhalen32 |
I did not wax the bike but the triple tail rubber did have this white/gray look when I picked it up at the dealer. I know they use S100 to clean/prep bikes but I'm unsure what they may have used for wax. That could be it. Any suggestions for cleaning it off? Dave | ||
| Justin_case |
Look for a product called "Black Magic". Comes in a spray bottle. Should be in any auto parts store. | ||
| Bigdaddy |
There's a number of different products that'll 'fix' this for you (Black Magic will work.) I have a small spray bottle from AutoZone for black rubber bumpers (IIRC it's called Black Back) and if I put it on and then rub it out it leaves a nice all black finish and it won't rub off on the wife's shirt (if you don't thoroughly rub it off the wife will be unhappy.) | ||
| Dhalen32 |
Justin and Big: Thanks! I think we have some of that Black Magic stuff for the plastic on my wife's Mini Cooper. I'll try it when we have some warmer temps. Dave | ||
| Alchemy |
Will the black back or black magic work on the beak of the Uly or the hand guards? | ||
| Justin_case |
"Black Magic" itself is clear and won't rub off on clothes. It works on any unpainted plastic or rubber body trim parts. Armor All might work too. |
