mrbios
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Cleaned the plastic with a cloth and soapy water then made sure the surface was dry. Spent about 30 minutes on each side with a heat gun from harbor freight - you can watch videos to learn proper technique. After things cooled down I applied Bear brand water based Spar Polyurethane with a sponge. Available from Home Depot for $22 for one quart. The 'Spar' polyurethane contains a UV blocker which will prevent the plastic from fading and is very easy to reapply. It should last at least 5 years. Also, it can be de-glossed to more of an OEM flat matte finish with a plastic scrubbing pad or ordinary house scrubbing sponge.
Note: the bike is a 2012 NCX with 46K miles on it and up until 2019 it was stored outside in Southern California with no cover.
Note: the bike is a 2012 NCX with 46K miles on it and up until 2019 it was stored outside in Southern California with no cover.