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[spike55_bmw]

During my few years of early retirement, I spent 365 days in the boat business (way too much "family" in this one family business). I think you're talking about "Spray 9". It seems to be a strong caustic soda solution and you couldn't leave it on the epoxy / plastic too long or it would bleach the surface. I hadn't thought about that stuff from 4 yrs ago. THX Don R100, A6F(x2)

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Powers wrote: > > I haven't read this entire thread, but has anyone mentioned using the > products sold for eliminating that chalky surface and restoring the original > shine on boats? > > Kevin > > On May 1, 2010 3:10 AM, "spike55_bmw" wrote: > > > > I know that this thread was supposed to be about removing the the > discoloration / spots from the lime green KLR plastic but I can't help > myself. > > Back in the day, the company I worked for was having PLC issues in a 'food' > manufacturing area that was damp and adjacent to an area that processed > peanuts. The PLCs would just go crazy and the equipment would begin to > operate in an erratic and dangerous manner. I had some circuit boards > analyzed by a metal corrosion specialist and he found that the sulfur from > the peanut processing area in combination with the high moisture was > attacking the silver solder. This would 'grow' electrically conductive > 'whiskers' from one pin on an electronic control chip to another in a ramdom > manner, therefore creating a new wiring diagram in the circuit board and > chaos in the machine's operation. The PLCs were then placed in better > water-resistant enclosures with internal heaters - no more problems. > > Chemicals + moisture + electrical / electronics don't mix. > > I'll try some of the plastic rehab suggestion this weekend. THX > > Don R100, A6F(x2) > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "roncriswell@" > wrote: > > And you should ne... > > > On Apr 30, 2010, at 3:40 PM, mark ward wrote: > > > You > should Never use Undiluted ... > > > From: John Biccum > > > To: Michael Martin > > > > Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Fri, April 30, 2010 4:27:49 PM > > > Subject: Re: [DSN_K... >

[mark ward]

[spike55_bmw]

Several years ago, I great fun calculating the 'true cost per mile' for their pulverized coal injection system that replaced the carb. Only $2,000. We have plenty of coal available in our are. Don R100, A6F(x2)

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, mark ward wrote: > > I WILL just say One word: "Aerostich.com"! Has a selection of cleaning & polishing products. > > And in keeping with DSN_KLR tradition, word means PAGE. > > Aerostich ridewear, has a great rep. for good products, > THAT OFTEN COME IN THE TOP 3, in most Reviews like in (MCN) "Motorcycle Consumer News" Magazine, On the Heated Clothing test. > > They have a selectoin of cleaning and polishing products. > > when You get New catalogs skim thru. last one had a wash solution for $895.98, that stretchs your ride suit back to "NORMAL" fit, (after you gained 60pounds) LOL. > (each new catalog has a few new joke products, we've all thought of.) > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Kevin Powers > To: spike55_bmw > Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Sat, May 1, 2010 9:56:15 AM > Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Plastic Rehab > > > I haven't read this entire thread, but has anyone mentioned using the products sold for eliminating that chalky surface and restoring the original shine on boats? > Kevin > On May 1, 2010 3:10 AM, "spike55_bmw" wrote: > > > > > > > >I know that this thread was supposed to be about removing the the discoloration / spots from the lime green KLR plastic but I can't help myself. > > > >Back in the day, the company I worked for was having PLC issues in a 'food' manufacturing area that was damp and adjacent to an area that processed peanuts. The PLCs would just go crazy and the equipment would begin to operate in an erratic and dangerous manner. I had some circuit boards analyzed by a metal corrosion specialist and he found that the sulfur from the peanut processing area in combination with the high moisture was attacking the silver solder. This would 'grow' electrically conductive 'whiskers' from one pin on an electronic control chip to another in a ramdom manner, therefore creating a new wiring diagram in the circuit board and chaos in the machine's operation. The PLCs were then placed in better water-resistant enclosures with internal heaters - no more problems. > > > >Chemicals + moisture + electrical / electronics don't mix. > > > >I'll try some of the plastic rehab suggestion this weekend. THX > > > >Don R100, A6F(x2) > > > >--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, "roncriswell@ ..." wrote: > > And you should ne... > >> On Apr 30, 2010, at 3:40 PM, mark ward wrote: > > > You should Never use Undiluted ...> > From: John Biccum > >> > To: Michael Martin > >> > Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com > > Sent: Fri, April 30, 2010 4:27:49 PM > > Subject: Re: [DSN_K... >

[Craig Kahler]

Attachments :I have a black 2007 KLR650 that has been garage kept since new. I recently bought a black 1990 TW200 that looked like it spent most its life outside. The black plastic was a dull grey. It took a little elbow grease but BlueMagic Headlight Lens Restorer brought the plastic back to just as dark and shiny as the KLR. Craig Kahler

--- On [b]Sat, 5/1/10, Kevin Powers [i]PowersHouse@gmail.com>[/i][/b] wrote:

From: Kevin Powers PowersHouse@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: Plastic Rehab To: "spike55_bmw" spike55_bmw@yahoo.com> Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 9:56 AM   I haven't read this entire thread,  but has anyone mentioned using the products sold for eliminating that chalky surface and restoring the original shine on boats? Kevin On May 1, 2010 3:10 AM, "spike55_bmw" spike55_bmw@ yahoo.com> wrote:   I know that this thread was supposed to be about removing the the discoloration / spots from the lime green KLR plastic but I can't help myself. Back in the day, the company I worked for was having PLC issues in a 'food' manufacturing area that was damp and adjacent to an area that processed peanuts. The PLCs would just go crazy and the equipment would begin to operate in an erratic and dangerous manner. I had some circuit boards analyzed by a metal corrosion specialist and he found that the sulfur from the peanut processing area in combination with the high moisture was attacking the silver solder. This would 'grow' electrically conductive 'whiskers' from one pin on an electronic control chip to another in a ramdom manner, therefore creating a new wiring diagram in the circuit board and chaos in the machine's operation. The PLCs were then placed in better water-resistant enclosures with internal heaters - no more problems. Chemicals + moisture + electrical / electronics don't mix. I'll try some of the plastic rehab suggestion this weekend. THX Don R100, A6F(x2) --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com, "roncriswell@ ..." wrote: > > And you should ne... > On Apr 30, 2010, at 3:40 PM, mark ward wrote: > > > You should Never use Undiluted ...> > From: John Biccum > > To: Michael Martin > > Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogro ups.com > > Sent: Fri, April 30, 2010 4:27:49 PM > > Subject: Re: [DSN_K...

[Jud]

Hmm, there's a product called GelGloss that's used for plastic lawn furniture and probably for gel-coated fiberglass. Perhaps it would work, but I don't care if my lawn furniture is shiny, much my KLR's plastic parts.

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Powers wrote: > > I haven't read this entire thread, but has anyone mentioned using the > products sold for eliminating that chalky surface and restoring the original > shine on boats? > > Kevin >

[spike55_bmw]

I started using some CRC Brake-Kleen on a paper towel (rear fender and side pieces) and that slowly dissolved the top layer of plastic and removed the stains. This left the plastic with a little bit of a swirlly / chalking look, so I used some 0000 steel wool. Looks way better but the plastic has more of a dull vs gloss look. Really not bad at all (no visible scratches) for those areas. I guess I can come back in with an even finer polish (DuPont No.7, etc) and see if it is worth it to improve the finish to a gloss but with me it is still an adventure dirt bike (long miles puncuated with mud, dirt, dust, and chain lube splatter). The headlight cowling is the worst (space between the headlight and windsheild). May have to sacrifice the "Kawasaki" decal there to hit that area hard. Another approach (cleaning chemicals) may be more effective. Don R100, A6F(x2)

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Jud" wrote: > > Hmm, there's a product called GelGloss that's used for plastic lawn furniture and probably for gel-coated fiberglass. Perhaps it would work, but I don't care if my lawn furniture is shiny, much my KLR's plastic parts. > > --- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Kevin Powers wrote: > > > > I haven't read this entire thread, but has anyone mentioned using the > > products sold for eliminating that chalky surface and restoring the original > > shine on boats? > > > > Kevin > > >