Megabass Alphas Ito plastic
Megabass Alphas Ito plastic
I have a friend who has the Alphas Ito and the clear plastic turned yellow. Any ideas how this can be cleaned?
Re: Megabass Alphas Ito plastic
It might be tough, and not sure how abrasive the stuff is, but maybe that headlight clearing stuff. I’ve never used it, but only thing I can think of that might have a chance. Any damage please don’t hold me responsible.
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I thought the same thing. I'd just leave it alone and call it a vintage patina.
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Replace those parts with an SV105 sideplate and front clip, call it a day.
Try not to let your mind wander. It is much too small to be outside unsupervised.
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Toothpaste. Seriously.
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This has worked for me for polycarbonate face shields for motorcyle helmets.LowRange wrote:Toothpaste. Seriously.
Try not to let your mind wander. It is much too small to be outside unsupervised.
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Mosquito spray with deet works very well to get the yellow out of plastic.
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Wild.ss30378 wrote:Mosquito spray with deet works very well to get the yellow out of plastic.
Wild.LowRange wrote:Toothpaste. Seriously.
I'll have to remember this in case my Zonda ever develops this issue. I keep it covered and inside the house, so hopefully it never does.
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Shouldn't that headlight cleaner stuff work?
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Yes it is the same principle. You are cleaning off an oxidation layer with a mild cutting compound. Toothpaste also works. It took the yellow right off mine.Johnny A wrote:Shouldn't that headlight cleaner stuff work?
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Re: Megabass Alphas Ito plastic
If all else fails, you can get another clear side plate from plat, I bought an extra one for my zonda.
Thanks for the epiphany captain obvious
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Thank you all for the ideas. I’ll give it a go with toothpaste and let you know how does it go. Any particular brand?