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Restoring faded plastic switches

Discussion in 'Tech Tips' started by RDickens, Mar 27, 2015.

  1. RDickens

    RDickens Active Member

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    Does anyone have a good way to restore faded handle bar switches. I don't feel like buying new ones right now. The current ones are a bit faded. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated.
     
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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Try using some leather dressing (as per other threads which I cannot remember the name of at the moment, anybody help me here) to bring back the colour.
     
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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Murdo The Good Doctor Staff Member Contributing Member Ride and Events Crew

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    Same, cheap and good enough :)
     
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    Awesome, thanks for the help. I'll give it a try.
     
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    peanut butter ..... preferably smooth :cool:
     
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    I saw those youtube videos. However, I feel it will attract bugs and ants like crazy.
     
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    toothpaste.
    Mild abrasive and minty fresh. Water soluble to boot.
     
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    Inox MX3 does well for this. Spray it on and leave it for a few hours or overnight
     
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