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Restoring A Plastic Gas Tank! | RM250 Rebuild 38

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Polishing plastics is one of the more challenging parts to a bike restoration. Hopefully this video shines some light on what it takes to restore plastics!
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★Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:40 Stripping Spray Paint
2:06 Sanding Out Scratches
8:05 Polishing
14:55 Recap
19:16 Testing On Other Plastics
25:12 Mounting Tank On Bike

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@coloradodirtbike5930 Год назад

Polishing plastic has always been a tough one for me

@CameronNiemela Год назад

It's tricky for sure!

@leewaken5059 Год назад

Yep, in the mid to late 70's with the advent of plastic body components, it was both a god send as well as a curse. Rust was now not a factor but restoring these pieces was pretty much not an option. Still true today, deterioration from UV(sun) rays and time, plastics don't have the potential life span that metal offers. Thanks for the tips.👍🏼

@JMKGarage Год назад

I just finally found the time to watch this full video. Amazing works as always Cameron! 👏

@odyshopody9387 Год назад

Cameron it's really great that you show the things that you tried but didn't work (oven cleaner) - No one wants the "Here's one I've prepared earlier" crap. Great videos as usual.

@TroyCollier Год назад

One of the best videos online because there are no good ones. Coming from a guy who's hand sanded a few tanks and countless hours. I learned a lot of things I didn't know before. I've seen guys charge $600-800 to do this exact thing. I'll be buying your kit for the 88 cr tank I'm restoring

@CameronNiemela Год назад

Happy to hear it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@jothain 10 месяцев назад

Very nice demonstration. I've used some compounds few times, but I've never thought that it just plain wheel in the end does things so well 👍🏻

@Sweendawg32 Год назад

I’m so glad you made a video about this process !!

@sitgesvillaapartmentneilsc7924 4 месяца назад

Thanks for this , I have seen quite a few vids on polishing and this by far is the best and does not use a blowtorch or hot airgun, I have an entire quad to do in black !! I'm looking forward to giving it a go now, I'm also quite lucky that I own a large 3 phase bench grinder !!! all the best and thanks for sharing

@butchstewart3713 Год назад

Your work is always top notch! Hope your are well thanks for sharing all of your skill brother!

@MotoResurrect Год назад

Thanks for the upload! Stoked you have a polishing kit, I’ll be picking one up on my next order. Definitely using some of your techniques when I try restoring my plastics.

@CameronNiemela Год назад

Happy I could help! Thanks for watching!

@richardkeith1914 Год назад

This is absolutely awesome. Can’t wait to get the kit and try it. Always fantastic content as usual Cameron. Love your vids and broke to build!! You rock!

@CameronNiemela Год назад

Thank you for supporting the channel Richard!

@richardkeith1914 Год назад

@@CameronNiemela always. Couldn’t work on my bikes with Pryme! And your videos help so much too!

@chevyguy-hf1yq Год назад

Top notch as always. You are amazing Cam, a great man

@PremixandPedals Год назад

That is an awesome kit, Cam!!! Thanks!!! I will have to get one of those, but I definitely need those extensions...I could use an extra 4 inches! LOL!

@cashm4705 Год назад

Ive been wanting to restore my cr125's tank so this video is clutch🤝

@DennisonsThe Год назад

Love the kit! Much better than heating up tank with heat gun to bring out shine. Thanks for the great video and products!!

@janeblogs324 Год назад

That works for a year, then it cracks like mad and goes brittle

@dannyhoward1646 Год назад

Now I feel like I have to do this to mine now just looks so good!

@user-pp8fo6ei9y 8 месяцев назад

Спасибо огромное за видео. Это лучшее видео по полировке пластика которое я нашёл. Прекрасный набор по хорошей цене. К сожалению очень сложно оплатить с России.

@lknakoa Год назад

Very cool dude i've never seen this done before awesome job.👍🏽

@CameronNiemela Год назад

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

@Frostbyte911 Год назад

Bro, always love the vids, keep them coming!

@shreddy313 Год назад

She’s almost done 🤙 Im currently in the process of rebuilding my 2004 RM 250 just got my engine back from vapor blasting and sand blasting! You have inspired me to work on a suzuki rm 250 i hope mine turns out as good as yours. Also do you know if wiseco crankshafts are good?

@larrysupersport Год назад

Excellent Cam! I’ll be picking up a kit for sure

@CameronNiemela Год назад

Thanks Larry! Keep me posted if you have any questions!

@akajk2310 Год назад

thanks for video cameron i was wondering how are you doing you teach me alot !

@jesussantibanez6711 10 месяцев назад

Very interesting your video I learned something new thanks for sharing 👍👍👍Greetings from Mexico

@maxfor194maximefortin5 Год назад

Incredible job Cam. Will need to place a new order through Pryme Mx 👌🔝🔝

@CameronNiemela Год назад

Thank you Max! I think you’ll enjoy this kit!

@zardportugal Год назад

Top job as always.

@keithdunlap2701 Год назад

Dammit Man !! lolol... looks damn near brand new Cam !! Great job....

@CameronNiemela Год назад

Thanks Keith!

@toddstimson3559 Год назад

Yes I need to do that to my xr 200 tank thanks for the video

@austinwarner1755 Год назад

Hoping this helps me with my tank. Ive never restored plastic and ive got a white tank which i hear isnt the easiest to fix. Great video

@TherealWinterpillow 4 месяца назад

A 30 minute advert for your products. Nice.

@zodzod9378 Год назад

Bloody good show old bean yep just time and energy i guess nice job ! Little john from the UK

@allancunningham6019 Год назад

I use to polish bells and when I got to the end of the 🛎 bell I got good at it now I'm great at polishing bell ends 😂

@edubo7 Год назад

Cam you are great!!!!

@snakepliskin1185 Год назад

You...are awesome!🤗

@brainstain22 Год назад

Wished I waited for this kit. My 92 RM125 tank was white 6 months ago. She's lookin' pristine yellow now tho.

@jakeparry6172 9 месяцев назад

Aircraft remover is where it’s at 😎👍

@benburton8463 Год назад

Ive just done a cr125 1987 tank. Used nearly same method. Wet sanded always and used g3 cutting compound and a car polisher not so wet tho to create heat

@scottcates 9 месяцев назад

Charcoal guide coat FTW

@marksmith402 Год назад

You have the patience of a Bishop!! 😂

@Sh300i Год назад

Good job Mr John Malkovich 😂

@finster7582 Год назад

Pretty kool ! 😃👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@grantottaviano7445 Год назад

Drinking a IPA while working in the shop helps too. Cheers 🍻

@CameronNiemela Год назад

That always makes things look a lotta more glossy🤙

@janeblogs324 Год назад

InbredPoofterAle

@chrisvillarreal2752 6 месяцев назад

The ball tickler is a must have!!

@NyQuildaddy Год назад

Damn I might have invest in a buffing wheel and one of those kits, I can find the machines at harbor freight don’t see a stand for it might have to mount it on a work bench

@Kolbyproduced Год назад

LETS GOOOOO🎉

@CameronNiemela Год назад

👊👊

@rglce25 Год назад

Buff Daddy Cam!! 😉

@CameronNiemela Год назад

I love buffin what can I say

@jl4093 Год назад

Looking for black and white decals for an Oversized Acerbis tank that I put on my XR600R. Any recommendations on decals on plastic tanks? I'm thinking I'll have to polish the factory texturing off the tank to get them to stay.

@thequadzillaking 8 месяцев назад

I’ve done numerous tanks myself. I soak my tanks in a tote of Purple Power Solution. Also, boiling water with a few dishwasher tablets works good as a second dip. Then I rinse the inside with some Acetone.?

@johnsandin8148 Год назад

Best luck I’ve had removing anything from dirt bike plastics is acetone, doesn’t hurt the plastics but will cut paint and graphic glue etc

@janeblogs324 Год назад

Cheaper to just use petrol and a paint brush

@simonpikes Год назад

Hello cam, what do you think about polishing plastics with a polishing machine and a wool knob? does it work well?

@gregorystroud6119 5 месяцев назад

Cam, I hope you are doing better now. Just saw this vid and have come to the realization that I have a few tanks to make beautiful now. Would you ship to South Africa?

@bramvermaat1453 Год назад

... and gives you an extra 4 inches of shaft, everyone likes that. 😅 Not the first time I've heard one of those nice small jokes. Made me laugh at least. :')

@jerryloughney4757 Год назад

Great video and information. Will this work on a tank that is discolored from, I believe, fuel sitting in it for a long time?

@jamessharp9790 Год назад

Not If stained all the way through

@4N5W3R5 Год назад

If there is a decent method for cleaning up discolored white tanks I think it would make a great video too (not sure if its possible had a yz125 tank that was discolored and I messed up and painted it white in the end). Really enjoyed the video! Amazing results!

@CameronNiemela Год назад

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! Once white tanks go yellow it's tough to bring them back to white. That's something I'll be working on at some point though!

@jamessharp9790 Год назад

@@CameronNiemela the white tanks get stained all the way through. Well , that’s my own experience from doing this plastic professionally for the past 9 years and over 500 tanks since 2013. I’m still learning

@GQ-wz5it Год назад

I sanded down my white xr400 tank that was badly discolored with about 15 different grit sandpapers. I then sat it out in the sun with hair bleach coating it while wrapped in plastic and eventually polished it. The results were decent but not sure if it was worth all the time and effort.

@jamessharp9790 Год назад

@@GQ-wz5it I’ve spent over 120 hours on a white tank before. Ultimately, they Can be sealed and painted. You have to do the process right though

@GQ-wz5it Год назад

@@jamessharp9790 I’m speechless on that, my xr is definitely not worthy of that kind of detailing.

@blindshot709 Год назад

New to dirtbikes and just picked up a 06 crf250r it's mint , Wondering where to get graphic kits , Im located in Canada and seems ebay is the only option .

@Hyngyynj Год назад

You should find some super clapped out fourwheeler plastics and try to make them look new

@artlizarraga677 Год назад

Hello do you sell the bench grinder extensions ?

@Scythe_Voltage Год назад

Anytime I see spray paint on dirtbike I know it’s been thrashed

@lepez092 5 месяцев назад

Hi.! What material is the disc you use to polish?😊

@gangsteri8 Год назад

Do you have an idea what I could to to my gastank cause everytime I paint it, eventually it will bubble up and look like crap

@4thdimensiontravels855 9 месяцев назад

You may use a heat gun and sme air pressure in the tank to remove that dent Cam. . As soon as i typed this you said to be sure and practice on a junk piece. That may be a sign that it wont work. Lol. Looks great bro

@bradrush45 Год назад

Great video! I have a 1982 RM 250. The graphics on the tank were trashed so I sanded them off. The rest of the tank polished up nicely but the area under the graphics stays a little frosty. I am reluctant to sand any deeper. Is there something about the way the graphics were applied that is causing this? This may be the best an old tank like this can look. It's not too bad and I can live with it. Glad to see you are doing well Cameron.

@CameronNiemela Год назад

Thanks for checking out the video Brad! The old tanks that previously had decals on the may be tough to get completely matched. The sun fading can cause a color difference. If it’s dull where you sanded, it’s possible that you didn’t fully remove the sanding scratches.

@bradrush45 Год назад

@@CameronNiemela That is true. I've had that experience with other plastics where I've removed an old decal and it's almost impossible to get an exact match. These old bikes don't have decals. It's almost as if the graphic is printed into the plastic.

@jamessharp9790 Год назад

@@bradrush45 just work around those areas. Suzuki went to Yakazi plastic in 1981 and unfortunately, the decals raised and dried out the area under decal. I just finished an 82 Rm250 tank and it looks great. Watch the Thin spots especially on the top left. I’m only basing this on having refinished about 500 tanks since 2013- I don’t claim to have the amount of experience that some do

@bradrush45 Год назад

@@jamessharp9790 Thanks James!

@Mat_44 Год назад

Please Please PLEASE could you make a video on cleaning the KTM/Husky clear tanks?

@owend_8 Год назад

Could I use an angle grinder with polishing wheels?

@phillippearce9680 Год назад

👍

@randomguy1807 Год назад

Looks great. White tanks are next to impossible to get perfect

@CameronNiemela Год назад

They are tough, but any color can be polished. The tricky part with white is getting rid of the discoloration.

@Crusty_moto Год назад

Where did you get the shaft extension from for the bench grinder/polisher?

@CameronNiemela Год назад

Those will be available on Pryme next week.

@mfmonthefmf Год назад

Awesome as always Cam! Question for anyone: I have the same tank and one of those brass colored nuts that are permanently embedded (for bolting the shrouds on) has totally stripped out the yellow plastic around it, now just spins in place when I try to bolt on the shroud. Any suggestions for securing that back in?

@eschrader Год назад

Jb weld? I've used that on the airbox bolt with a similar issue and good results.

@mfmonthefmf Год назад

@@eschrader Thanks, that sounds like the best approach, I tried epoxy but it didnt hold

@johnbixler5937 Год назад

I don’t have an answer but I have the same problem!!

@mfmonthefmf Год назад

@@johnbixler5937 I like the JB weld idea (even though I hate that messy, ugly stuff) but I'm a little leery of getting it on the threads.

@bryanglover3217 Год назад

97 RM 250 had poke a dot decalpatern on sides of tank

@MX109MX Год назад

I have the stock one off of my 1998 Honda CR125 but it’s white. Would these techniques still work for a white gas tank?

@CameronNiemela Год назад

Yes, it will work on white. If it's yellowed, it's tough to bring it back to white however.

@treeafodo1 Год назад

Silly question, but would doing this to a black tank make it too shiny or would it be like when it was new? I have a KX250 I've been picking away at.

@CameronNiemela Год назад

If you fully sanded it like this video, it would look more smooth and glossy than when new. If you want a more OEM appearance, use cerakote trim coat

@arlo12345678910 Год назад

Cameron, how long does it take to restore a typical tank?

@michaelpresey2273 Год назад

He said in the video the one side took him about 2 hours but with knowledge and experience it would go a bit faster so about 4 hours for this tank I would assume a smaller tank size would probably be about 3 hours

@BrianMcNeill25 Год назад

If blue plastic has turned dark in places, like the bottom section of the tank below the graphics, will that sand out, or is has that come through from the inside?

@jamessharp9790 Год назад

Not usually, fortunately some of the blue Yz 96 up and light blue IT tanks are available reproduction.

@ewedemayer Год назад

After all that, what do you think the durability is? I've heard it makes it brittle.

@CameronNiemela Год назад

Sanding and polishing won’t make them brittle, that only happens when people use a heat gun to melt plastics

@jamessharp9790 Год назад

I offered to do that. In reality you have to start with 80 grit and then go 120-180-220-280-320-400-600-800-1200

@enzomoura5845 Год назад

hey, im going to get an 1996 husq wr 250 and the owner just paint all the plastics black. how i can get it off easily???

@alelinares4663 9 месяцев назад

Hi Eric, I would like to restore the tank of an old XR100, the question is...does it need any product to seal the pores inside? Big hugs from Argentina.

@CameronNiemela 9 месяцев назад

No, the plastic on the outside can be refinished without needing to do anything to the inside as long as you don’t have any leaks

@jamessharp9790 Год назад

If you use that short vent it will clog up and the tank won’t vent .

@micmaxtrailshop1453 3 месяца назад

Can use for ktm enduro tank?

@kodihull3820 Год назад

Well when you don’t have all day doing the tank you can order a oem one and get more stuff done with the bike

@crdirt1 4 месяца назад

What rpm’s on the bench grinder

@brentgriffiths398 Год назад

Buying a kit now for my 95 cr tank! Are you selling the extenders for the bench grinders?

@CameronNiemela Год назад

Thanks Brent! Yes, the extenders will be available within a week!

@jamessharp9790 Год назад

Your 95 Cr tank is white and almost certainly stained all the way through. Get the kit , but buy a new reproduction tank from Vmx racing and then sand and buff it

@mohamadjerade7660 Год назад

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