shadowtrooper760 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I'm new and started my first build with an ATA bucket while waiting for mt ATA armor. My question is, do the buckets need to be painted or can they be shined up? I see a lot of people using spray paint and really making their buckets look sharp. I'm just worried about screwing up the paint job. Any thoughts, suggestions? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilmaan[TK] Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) If you are getting an ATA ABS helmet you shouldn't need to paint it. Its pretty shiny right out the gate. Novus plastic polish #1 works pretty well for an added shine also Edited January 15, 2015 by devilmaan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffin-X[TK] Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Agreed, Novus for the shiny win! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 do stores carry novus or is it online only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm325i[TK] Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 do stores carry novus or is it online only? I got a 3 pack kit at the Container Store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 do stores carry novus or is it online only? Heck, even the Tropical Fish Aquarium Supply store by me carries it .. I use to use it when I Road Raced motorcycle to buff out the scratches in my windscreen .. good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Novus-Plastic-Scratch-Remover-bottles/dp/B000J41VDM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Heck, even the Tropical Fish Aquarium Supply store by me carries it .. I use to use it when I Road Raced motorcycle to buff out the scratches in my windscreen .. good stuff I cant find it anywhere! Ive looked in almost every store by me, guess its an online order around these parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I cant find it anywhere! Ive looked in almost every store by me, guess its an online order around these parts http://www.walmart.com/ip/Novus-7020-Plastic-Polish-1-8-Ounces/25355017?action=product_interest&action_type=title&placement_id=irs_top&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id=46581426831&category=0%3A1072864%3A1044064&client_guid=4e7b180d-b99b-4cd0-899d-9bcac4f96d9e&config_id=2&parent_item_id=25355018&guid=9907ff7e-9ce6-4c45-87e8-a73f4f50de26&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&findingMethod=p13n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polar Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 thanks! Ive looked at my local wally world too. Ill try to supercenter by the bar I frequent on friday night now lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilmaan[TK] Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Has anyone tried Meguiars plastic cleaner/polish? It seems to be at most auto parts stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesnarles Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 I've read you need to be careful not to get a polish that will negatively affect the plastic (color, integrity, etc) but it should list the kind of plastic it's safe for on the label. Should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R4ZORBL4DE[TK] Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Has anyone tried Meguiars plastic cleaner/polish? It seems to be at most auto parts stores. That works well also .. Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilmaan[TK] Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 If I ever run out of novus I will have to try that then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmosis[501st] Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I have always used auto rubbing and polishing compound. Whatever you gave left, you use on your car 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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