New graphics on scratched plastics?

RedDirtDog
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Edited Date/Time 3/16/2014 10:43am
Got myself a cool graphic kit but my plastics are pretty scratched up, been running with bare plastics for a few years. should I try sanding them first with like a 400 to 800 to 1200 grit before applying the graphics? I just want them to stick and not start peeling more so than seeing the scratches.
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Eddie_E 3/16/2014 10:39am
3/16/2014 10:39am
Scratches make air bubbles when you apply new graphics. Heating and venting the bubbles with helps a little, but they still show through.
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MnxTT 3/16/2014 10:43am
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RedDirtDog wrote:
Got myself a cool graphic kit but my plastics are pretty scratched up, been running with bare plastics for a few years. should I try sanding...
Got myself a cool graphic kit but my plastics are pretty scratched up, been running with bare plastics for a few years. should I try sanding them first with like a 400 to 800 to 1200 grit before applying the graphics? I just want them to stick and not start peeling more so than seeing the scratches.
Sanding your plastics will fade the color in my experience.

Applying Gfx
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKNKmNmkAh4

Prepping Plastics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2LpDuTkfZ4

Forum Post about this issue
http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Possible-to-restore-old-p…

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