Restoring the colors (Sun damaged)

NaMeTaKeN33 · July 20th, 2013, 05:09 PM

Anyone know of any products that may repair sun damaged color? I've done a search but haven't seen a clear cut answer. Here is an example of what my bike currently is, how and I how I believe it should look. Thanks for any help.

How mine currently is

What is should look like

Joshorilla · July 20th, 2013, 05:19 PM

Polish it with something like autoglym super resin polish, if that doesn't work use t-cut then super resin polish then wax it up.

You're not looking to repair the damage, so much as take off a very small layer that is dull.

NaMeTaKeN33 · July 20th, 2013, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshorilla

Polish it with something like autoglym super resin polish, if that doesn't work use t-cut then super resin polish then wax it up.

You're not looking to repair the damage, so much as take off a very small layer that is dull.

Awesome. I'll check that out.

jkv45 · July 20th, 2013, 07:54 PM

I don't think you will be able to get the original color back. If the clearcoat is chalky (white-ish) you can use some compound to bring back the shine, but if the color underneath is faded no amount of polishing will bring back the original color.

From the looks of the photos, I think the base color may be faded. Too much Texas sun.

7oxSin · July 27th, 2013, 11:12 AM

you wont be able to get that color back w/o repainting the bike. sorry...

the only thing all those products fix is the discoloration of the clear coat, since we can see that its faded and not cloudy then that means you cant fix it even with wet sanding.

if you want its real easy to repaint your bike and super fun, it cost me 46$ to redo mine, and 20$ for vinyls. just DONT SKIMP on the clear coat, its the most important part.

if you have any questions i can help, you can also check my profile for pics b4 and after i painted.

Joshorilla · July 27th, 2013, 11:18 AM

The plastic on my bike has no clear coat, just a thick coat of green from what I saw after taking the old plastics off mine.

verboten1 · August 1st, 2013, 08:14 PM

This ninja sat outside for 9 years.

3 stage polish, paint looked like new

July 20th, 2013, 05:09 PM	#1
NaMeTaKeN33 ninjette.org member Name: Phil Location: Austin, Tx Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 12	Restoring the colors (Sun damaged) Anyone know of any products that may repair sun damaged color? I've done a search but haven't seen a clear cut answer. Here is an example of what my bike currently is, how and I how I believe it should look. Thanks for any help. How mine currently is What is should look like

July 27th, 2013, 11:12 AM	#5
7oxSin MSF Coach! Name: Lupe Location: Antioch, Tennessee Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ninja 250 Posts: 886	you wont be able to get that color back w/o repainting the bike. sorry... the only thing all those products fix is the discoloration of the clear coat, since we can see that its faded and not cloudy then that means you cant fix it even with wet sanding. if you want its real easy to repaint your bike and super fun, it cost me 46$ to redo mine, and 20$ for vinyls. just DONT SKIMP on the clear coat, its the most important part. if you have any questions i can help, you can also check my profile for pics b4 and after i painted. __________________________________________________ Hey Unregistered wanna ride the dragon? Ninjette group ride! May 16th-20th Join the Ride!!http://www.ninjette.org/forums/group.php?groupid=35

August 1st, 2013, 08:14 PM	#7
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	This ninja sat outside for 9 years. 3 stage polish, paint looked like new __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

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July 20th, 2013, 05:19 PM	#2
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Polish it with something like autoglym super resin polish, if that doesn't work use t-cut then super resin polish then wax it up. You're not looking to repair the damage, so much as take off a very small layer that is dull.

July 20th, 2013, 07:54 PM	#4
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	I don't think you will be able to get the original color back. If the clearcoat is chalky (white-ish) you can use some compound to bring back the shine, but if the color underneath is faded no amount of polishing will bring back the original color. From the looks of the photos, I think the base color may be faded. Too much Texas sun.

July 27th, 2013, 11:18 AM	#6
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	The plastic on my bike has no clear coat, just a thick coat of green from what I saw after taking the old plastics off mine.