350X fender

[honda200x1987]

I just bought a 1985 OEM Honda 350X front fender, as you can see it is in rough looking shape but has no cracks. I have not yet polished a red fender so I will let you guys know in a week. I should have it finished by then and show some before and after pictures.

[atc sam]

What is the best way to polish fenders?

[honda200x1987]

look for my thread on this,details are in "More pictures of the fender I restored" thread, here in trykesylvania

[honda200x1987]

I started on the fender this evening, I had to start with 600 grit wet sand paper. The top layer of the fender was flaking off,pretty dried up but the underneath was very nice. I think it will turn out very nice and it should be done by tomorrow niite. I will have before and after pictures between 5 - 8 pm, depending how long it takes. I will also time this process and let you guys know how long it takes. This fender will put my way of polishing to the test. If there are any flaws , it will definatley show up on this red fender. It is much easier to do white plastic because some flaws will not show as much. You can see below I have only sanded a small section on the side, this fender looks pretty rough right now. As you can see it has alot of pitting. I have to do alot of sanding on this one.

[code200k]

ya know ive been meaning to do this on some 200k fenders but the time thing slows me down.good luck

[honda200x1987]

Yes it does take some time but it's the only way to get new looking fenders since the NOS ones are about extinct. Just do a little at a time if you can.

[Dirtcrasher]

You've got ALLOT of patience :D

I'll buy the Maiers and ride like an animal!! Too m uch work for riders, maybe great for showbikes though............

[honda200x1987]

Yea ,Maier fenders are great for rough riding and you don't have to worry about them getting scratched but they have a darker finish than the originals. Maier fenders are very tuff but I just like the OEM color and look, much brighter in color., there is nothing like the originals.

[joedirt]

I agree with the o-e-m

[northy208]

ARe you doing this with a sander? Is this a good way to get spray paint off plastic tanks too?

[honda200x1987]

I f you only want to remove spray paint from plastic, use 'Super Clean" engine degreaser comes in a gallon purple jug. Just spray it on and let it set a few minutes and hose off, reapeat if needed, it will bubble the paint off. If you are polishing a fender that is scratched up, first wet sand by hand only, starting with the finest sand paper you can such as 1000 grit then work your way up to 2000 grit. Then buff bufff buff for a few hours with a synthetic wool pad using a random orbital buffer, then to finally put the perfect finish use the orbital buffer with Meguiars Swirl X swirl remover, it is completely non abrasive and removes the super fine swirls left over from the dry synthetic wool pad buff. You will then have a factory shiny finish. Remember this will take many hours but worth it.
ARe you doing this with a sander? Is this a good way to get spray paint off plastic tanks too?

[northy208]

Thanks, That sounds like a great plan I will let you know when I am done with some before and after pics...maybe it will be usefull to the rest of us riders.

[northy208]

I stepped it up with a trick. Sprayed the degreaser on them both, then put the in a blacks garbage bag all day. Every once in awhile sprayed a little water in the bags( it was hot out) and then scraped with a plastic card(credit card works good), Then walla. Thanks for the tips this all worked great. Still have to buff but, I am out and riding.

[Cuztom Racing]

Do you have any pics of finished plastics you done? Also is this a service you do for other people??

[honda200x1987]

Here is the finished product and yes I would restore fenders and bezels.
Do you have any pics of finished plastics you done? Also is this a service you do for other people??

[honda200x1987]

Here is a 86 350X I have restored..

[honda200x1987]

Here is a 1986-87 ATC200X fender that I have restored also...

[trikemessiah]

dude that is awesome..great job! i have an oem honda 86-87 fender too...has what looks like spider webs on surface but no cracks at all. can i sand it down and get the same results as you?

[Shorty]

Here is a 86 350X I have restored..

DUDE! That fender is so nice:drool:! Would you be interested in selling it? Or was that for a customer?

[Cuztom Racing]

Those are awesome man! I have a complete set of 86 200x fenders and 86 350x fenders, how much would you charge to do em? Thanks

[atc007]

Very nice!! Been gonna try this for awhile,jus not enough hours in the day. I've bought the paper,have the tools,jus not enough time.

[honda200x1987]

The 350X fender is already sold, sorry. There is one on ebay right now though, not mine but looks clean enough. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400158575033&viewitem=&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2&category=43973
DUDE! That fender is so nice:drool:! Would you be interested in selling it? Or was that for a customer?

[honda200x1987]

It is alot of work but may be too expencive because it takes many hours to get them right. The front fender alone will be $150 and $250 for each rear fender. I do take my time to do it right but you can do it yourself. Here is a thread on how to do it but it is missing the key to the very final finish but I now have found it. First do everything I said to do in that thread then for the VERY last step after you dry buff with the synthetic wool pad and orbital buffer use the random buffer again with Meguiars Swirl X Swirl Remover pictured below for the key finish. Here is the thread on how to restore plastic.. http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?107561-More-pictures-of-the-fender-I-restored&highlight=fender+restoredThose are awesome man! I have a complete set of 86 200x fenders and 86 350x fenders, how much would you charge to do em? Thanks[/QUOTE]

[honda200x1987]

Spider webbing is very hard to get out, you can though as I did with the Red 1985 350X fender. It had spider cracks all over it, just wet sand sand sand till you get them all out. The cracks are usually not all the way through the fender but you have to do alot of wet sanding with 400 grit to start. NOTE!! Do not use sand paper lower than 400 if you can because rough grit sand paper like 80 grit is very abrasive and will make more scratches that you will have to sand out. Also when restoring a fender , it depends on the shape it is in, if it just has a dull finish with very light scratches you only have to start with 1000 grit wet sanding.
dude that is awesome..great job! i have an oem honda 86-87 fender too...has what looks like spider webs on surface but no cracks at all. can i sand it down and get the same results as you?

[tundrawillie]

Outstanding.

[Cuztom Racing]

The 350X fender is already sold, sorry. There is one on ebay right now though, not mine but looks clean enough. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400158575033&viewitem=&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2&category=43973

There "was" two front fenders on ebay! I snatched one up a few days ago!:D

[Cuztom Racing]

It is alot of work but may be too expencive because it takes many hours to get them right. The front fender alone will be $150 and $250 for each rear fender. I do take my time to do it right but you can do it yourself. Here is a thread on how to do it but it is missing the key to the very final finish but I now have found it. First do everything I said to do in that thread then for the VERY last step after you dry buff with the synthetic wool pad and orbital buffer use the random buffer again with Meguiars Swirl X Swirl Remover pictured below for the key finish. Here is the thread on how to restore plastic..http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/15-2-oz-Meguiars-Swirl-X-Swirl-Remover-/250432861689?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a4ef635f9

Thanks man, i will do them myself i just have to find the time. That link lead me to ebay not a thread on how to restore plastic??

[honda200x1987]

I corrected the thread, here is another. http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?107561-More-pictures-of-the-fender-I-restored&highlight=fender+restored
Thanks man, i will do them myself i just have to find the time. That link lead me to ebay not a thread on how to restore plastic??