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Old 16-08-2020, 02:47 PM   #50
Albie
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Originally Posted by utopia View Post
Its only a footling little part but the yellowed white does look a bit grim.
I wonder whether it would respond to the fabric dye treatment that is said to work so well on belt covers and the like ?
Haven't tried it myself but others have reported great results.
Then again, years of soaking in chain grease might affect the results.
It's only the top sealing layer of plastic loses its colour. Like trials bikes mudguards and side panels whiten. Can be improved by scraping or sanding then reheating with a hair dryer. I removed most of the yellow with a scalpel. I get the colour change to black it makes sense. It's just a rub guide. I think the 888 boys want them as much because they restore them more than monsters.
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