Restore original look of belly pan/body panels?

[SnoPro753]

I have an 05' M7 and my side panels and belly pan is looking rather dirty/weathered/dry. What is a good way to restore the original look of the panels? Armor All?

Has anyone tried painting them? I doubt this works.

I tried a search of this and didn't find much. Please don't make any replies that remark to how Arctic Cat sucks, if I bought Polaris this wouldn't happen. Not helpful.

 

[wasatchrider]

black spraypaint works wonders

 

[INDEEP]

This stuff may work.

http://snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=155726&highlight=boss+seat

 

[Trinity Taz]

I have tried all the conventional methods with little success. Here's my secret method if you will:
Scrub the plastic with pressurized brake parts cleaner sprayed on a cotton rag.
CAUTION:0 Dont spray directly on the plastic as the cleaner will soak into the pores and dissolve the plastic.
By applying with a just-sprayed rag and scrubbing, you remove the dull top layer of the plastic, revealing the fresh new surface underneath and the brake parts cleaner that is left behind quickly evaporates before it can do any damage.
I have used this method on all colors and finishes with great results.
After you have cleaned the plastic, apply a non-oily plastic and vinyl protectant available at your local auto parts store.

If you are sceptical, just try it for yourself on any old piece of plastic, youll be amazed.

 

[SnoPro753]

I have tried all the conventional methods with little success. Here's my secret method if you will:
Scrub the plastic with pressurized brake parts cleaner sprayed on a cotton rag.
CAUTION:0 Dont spray directly on the plastic as the cleaner will soak into the pores and dissolve the plastic.
By applying with a just-sprayed rag and scrubbing, you remove the dull top layer of the plastic, revealing the fresh new surface underneath and the brake parts cleaner that is left behind quickly evaporates before it can do any damage.
I have used this method on all colors and finishes with great results.
After you have cleaned the plastic, apply a non-oily plastic and vinyl protectant available at your local auto parts store.

If you are sceptical, just try it for yourself on any old piece of plastic, youll be amazed.

I have a few old pieces laying around. I will try this today.

 

[Adrenaline Revolution]

I've had excellent results with 3M Adhesive Remover (I think it's mostly Naptha) on a terrycloth rag to remove oil and stains and the dried, filthy look of old colored plastic.
Then I had this can of "Truck Trim Restorer" (spray can) that I got from Schucks a while back. Not sure of the name brand but I can check when I get home if you want.
I don't know what the stuff is but it's NOT greasy like Armor All and it lasts a real long time, longer than Armor All too and it brings the original "New" looking color back.

My sleds always look new at the beginning of the year.

 

[KFD070]

I've had really good luck with a product called E-Z Traxx Acrylic Sport Polish. I found it about 12 years ago at Canadian Tire but then they stopped carrying it. I found it on line last year. They have a web site...Google E-Z Traxx. Brings up the shine real nice on plastics and fiberglass...unless they're badly oxidized. Unreal what this stuff does for windshields too. I also use a product called Trim Shine on my plastic panels. Similar to an Armor All product. Spray on and leave on. Use it on my quad and sleds.
Keep the shiny side up!

 

[M.M. 700]

Pending on how bad they are.

I use No Touch Tire Care, or any brand on tire foam.

I spray them down, wipe them off to get all the sh!t off of them.

And spray them a few times a year to protect them.

 

[KrazyKen]

This stuff is awesome!

http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,1,5

I use this on all my vehicles, paint, trim, everything. It makes dull plastic shiny and new looking. And it lasts!

 

[moyiesledhead]

I've used a heat gun on sun faded plastic panels to bring back the shine. Just don't get it too hot and it works great!