Renovations

1987 Honda CR 250 Fuel Tank

Honda started changing their plastic formulations around this time and the plastic was thinner and more brittle.

1987 Honda CR 250 Fuel Tank

This new plastic formulation is very hard to work with, but we fixed the discoloration, scratches and scuffs.

1987 Honda CR 250 Fuel Tank

Not only severe scratching, but a nice muffler burn right on the corner. Ouch!

1987 Honda CR 250 Fuel Tank

Three days later a new tank is born.

1987 Honda CR 250 Fuel Tank

Shiny and beautiful this tank went on to finish a complete restoration.

1987 Honda CR 250 Fuel Tank

Detailing the underside of these later year tanks is grueling.

1978 Kawaski KX 125 Decal Damage

Non-OEM decals left on a tank, or any plastic for a period of time, can cause considerable damage.

1978 Kawaski KX 125 Decal Damage

Some color contrast is evident under the decal outline. This is okay if on an OEM sticker and you plan to replace it.

1978 Kawaski KX 125 Decal Damage

A sizeable decal outline on the top. You can tell it's been there for quite a few years t he crusty white is a dead give away. Not looking good.

1978 Kawaski KX 125 Decal Damage

1978 Kawaski KX 125 back to its original status. Lots of work, but worth it in the end. This will make or brake a bike.

1978 Kawaski KX 125 Decal Damage

No decal outlines. Higher density plastic (Yazaki) utilized on Suzuki RM is a bit harder to cut. Usually not an issue if correct decal placement.

1978 Kawaski KX 125 Decal Damage

Although decal outlines are out, some some slight browning was retained in plastic from oil saturation. Not very noticeable and the decal will cover a good portion.

1977 Yamaha IT 400

This tank came to us showing signs of severe neglect.

1977 Yamaha IT 400

Scuffs, oxidation, fading, the whole works.

1977 Yamaha IT 400

In just two days time, we had this tank in shape to send back to its proud owner.

1978 RM 400 Suzuki

A nice looking tank came in as the missing piece to a perfect restoration.

1978 RM 400 Suzuki

Overall the condition of this tank was in very good shape for its year. The deep gouges on the corners can be especially tricky to repair.

1978 RM 400 Suzuki

Deep gouging under previous decals had to be cut out. A polished surface would have brought the damage right out.

1978 RM 400 Suzuki

After applying several rennovation techniques, the tank is ready for stickers.

1978 RM 400 Suzuki

All the rock rash and gouging is gone.

1984 Husqvarna CR 400

This tank exhibits typical yellowing from the use of two-stroke oil.

1984 Husqvarna CR 400

Additionally, the tank showed signs of scuffing and oxidation.

1984 Husqvarna CR 400

Being an earlier project, and a personal fun bike as well, the tank was not finished to today's Plastic Renovation's standards.

1984 Husqvarna CR 400

With the tank all shiny, it's ready for installation onto the frame and application of new decals. She's really a beauty.

1981 Montessa

Aged Montessa tank is in over-all sad shape

1981 Montessa

Decal evidence, gouges, oxidation and over scuffing.

1981 Montessa

Profile before.

1981 Montessa

Profile after.

1981 Montessa

Almost ready to mount.

1981 Montessa

This Montessa's ready to go.

1982 Honda CR 480

This tank was in horrible condition.

1982 Honda CR 480

There wasn't a good starting point to be found.

1982 Honda CR 480

We were able to remove all the sun checking with the exception one very deep spot.

1982 Honda CR 480

And now this is a beautiful example of a 1982 CR 480 tank.