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    Snowmobiles? or is this forbidden territory??

    So first off I'm hoping this is the right section to ask on...

    Anyway being from WI I've grow up around some sleds and have owned a couple now. I bought this triple a few years back that's had a hard previous life, ridden hard and abused. Over 10k miles which you may know is insane milage for a sled!

    I'd like to know if anyone has used any products on a snowmobile or any experience. I am getting QUITE comfortable with using Ultimate Compound on my recently purchased 7" buffer on the few cars sitting around home. It's a really great product! So if anyone has suggestions for me that'd be great! Thanks everyone.

    *also how are you able to include pictures using the mobile app?? I'm not seeing the option to add*

    -TJ
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    Re: Snowmobiles? or is this forbidden territory??

    Well, it would be the same process as car paint really.

    Depends how far yopu want to go with it. Something like a cleaner wax might be a good option. White Wax is a good one.

    Do you know if it's single stage or CC/BC paint?

    *EDIT* Are the bodies of those things steel or fiberglass or plastic? That could make a bit of a difference if you plan on machine polishing..
    Originally posted by Blueline
    I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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      Re: Snowmobiles? or is this forbidden territory??

      I'm with davey a cleaner wax by hand may be the way to go. A DA might be to aggressive but Reilly depends on what the hood is made of like davey suggested. after you get it cleaned up you could protect it by UQW.
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        I'm with davey and Scott. Also u say its pretty old so there's only so much u can do with it. But if u really want to invest some time into it than like they both said find out what it's painted on and go from there. But ur best bet prob is gonna b the white wax.

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          Re: Snowmobiles? or is this forbidden territory??

          I guess I couldve said... Most of you guys dont see much snow/winters right? Snowmobiles have almost always been fiberglass hoods and some plastic bits then metal frame and tunnel.
          Here sits the butchered mess:

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            Re: Snowmobiles? or is this forbidden territory??

            It actually looks pretty good from here!

            I'd probably just work by hand, since it's quite a small area and you have a lot of decals to work around, which you want to do by hand anyway.

            Give it a good wash, then clay, then White Wax. I dare say you'll be happy with the results...

            Is the black part underneath painted, or is that black plastic?
            Originally posted by Blueline
            I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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              Re: Snowmobiles? or is this forbidden territory??

              Newer sleds are mostly all plastic bodies as Davey mentioned though. Very well rounded bunch here! How does a guy from Australia know these things?!

              If I was in your shoes living in such a climate my dumb self probably wouldnt even know what a "snowmachine" was...

              I would agree on being hesitant on machine application being that It could burn through the raised vinyl graphics on the hood. So the consensus seems to be a general cleaner wax followed by a quick detailer for the hood? I have apc and ultimate protectant for the textured gas tank and other hard plastics. Also I have m40 to try on the vinyl/leather seat to clean it up nice. How do those sound? Theyd need to all be durable and be semi water resistant and good in sub freezing temperatures though... Any of these qualify for these unique tasks?

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                Re: Snowmobiles? or is this forbidden territory??

                Thank you Davey for your suggestions!

                Yes that whole belly pan portion is like a textured hard plastic similar to that of a bumper on some vehicles.

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                  Re: Snowmobiles? or is this forbidden territory??

                  And can I ask why white wax? Are these the two newer products ive seen that you are referring to? One white box and one black box? I guess im not sure of the difference but Ill be able to look into it further when I get the chance to.

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                    Re: Snowmobiles? or is this forbidden territory??

                    Originally posted by SLO3K View Post
                    How does a guy from Australia know these things?!
                    lol Even though we're upside down over here, some of us are pretty smart! (and know how to use google!)

                    Your proposed list of products sounds good to me. Although, now that you mention it, WW may not have the durability you need. You may want to top with UW.
                    Actually, if you're going to top with UW anyway, it almost negates the need for WW. You could just polish first with something like UP or UC and then apply UW. (sorry if I've confused you!)

                    Originally posted by SLO3K View Post
                    And can I ask why white wax? Are these the two newer products ive seen that you are referring to? One white box and one black box? I guess im not sure of the difference but Ill be able to look into it further when I get the chance to.
                    Yes, that's the one. I suggested white wax because it is the strongest of the consumer cleaner waxes, so you'll get the maximum cleaning / correction (seeing as you're doing it by hand) and all in one step.
                    Originally posted by Blueline
                    I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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