Repair Scratched Motorcycle Windshield | How To Remove Scratches On A Bike Screen | Fireblade | 004

Repair Scratched Motorcycle Windshield | How To Remove Scratches On A Bike Screen | Honda Fireblade Project | 004

In this Honda Fireblade episode, I restore an original screen and fit it to my CBR900RR project bike. I am building this bike to be a road-going runner, not a fully restored bike.

This is what I used

I really do not like the black double bubble screen that the bike came with. I think it makes it look cheap. Ha, cheaper maybe! I always prefer clear or lightly tinted screens.

I managed to find an original screen on eBay, but it does have a few scratches and scrapes. This was reflected in the price :)

I intend to polish it to remove all of the blemishes. I am going to use a 3M headlight restoring kit. I have used these before on car headlights with amazing results so I thought I would try it on a motorcycle screen.

Obviously, the screen is bigger than a car headlight and has two sides so it will be a bigger job. There is the advantage though that the screen doesn’t have the greeny-yellow discolouration that headlights get so it should be easier.

After a lot of polishing, I got a really great result. The final finish is very acceptable. I would recommend doing this to anybody that has a scraped motorcycle screen, it makes the bike look really smart.

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[csrxn]

First he helps me with my 900rr valve adjustment, then shows me step by step how to restore my windscreen?? Brilliant mechanic with a brilliant channel. Looking forward to more videos in the future! My 94’ 900rr restoration is nearly completed thanks to you!

[cgmwoodworx]

Good looking scooter you have! I miss my old 929.

[lunchie]

Or use a headlight restoration kit, the type that comes with the spray sealant. The sealant they supply is like magic. Sand/polish it first and then spray the sealant last as per instructions. The sealant makes it go incredibly clear(it fills the tiny swirls from sanding/polishing) and it's a UV protectant as well, stopping the sun damage happening again for years.

[oby-]

We all have so many things that are plastic. Keeping them clear is always a pain. My prescription glasses are a form of plastic and now I never touch them unless under running water and then after they are wet under the water, I apply soap to clean them. Follow up with a soft wipe with a clean soft cloth. I used to use paper towels or anything to get the dust off before and the haze became so bad replacement was in order.
Thank you for the nice video.

[dieselrotor]

Just what I was looking for. Have a windscreen that looks flawless in the day but You have to sit up and look over it at night due to years of aggressively cleaning off bug carcass. Gonna try this, thanks.

[ThreenaddiesRexMegistus]

Looks a lot better. This has given me an idea for my old helmet visors. I’ll see if they maintain clarity afterwards.

[Know-Expert]

I’m about refurbish a rear window on a Sunbeam Alpine hard top and came across this video. I appreciate the clarity of the explanation as well as the honesty as to how much work is involved. I know how difficult it is making and editing videos and think this was excellently made so new sub and liked for your troubles. Know Expert.

[marambula]

i’ve done probably 12 headlights, 10 with the 3m products in that same kit. The 3m kit you used is excellent, i think it would have helped to spend a little more time at p3000 trizact wet sanding as if it were a pre-polishing. Once the plastic starts to clear out a bit more from the p3000 trizact then the polish step will be easier/faster. Nice project, it came out looking good!

[firebladerider]

Handy to find this video, I’m doing exactly the same screen👍

[aaronwinter]

Thanks for this. I scuffed a windsheild when I was working on a bike and now have that to add to my fixes. At least I know what to expect. Lots and lots of polish!

[brook_sydtv]

I've just manage to source a cbr900 92 screen and this is a big help as I was looking I to getting the scratches out. just purchased the M3 kit 😉

[eeee]

Awesome im going to actually try this on a bubble retro see thru chair!!!

[marklowe]

Very helpful video and interesting to hear the exact same accent that my family have. I was born here in Australia.

[spencerbeckingham]

Wow great videos.. giggled at the finished product…very good effort.

[jdwisdom]

"A" for effort, but if it ain't perfect it sucks!! Thank You, JD

[thebrowns]

I really miss the old trigger/speed lock buttons drills used to have 30 years ago. Pull the trigger to your desired speed, push in the trigger lock button and thats it... constant speed of your choice and no having to squeeze the trigger full time.

[georgemarin]

Nice work. Not many people can achieve the steadiness & most of all the patients for that kind of results. I’ve been there and I can honestly say every time I say to myself, last time. Way to much work. Then again the results leave you coming back for more. 😅 Ride on brother!

[BazzSelby]

I agree, I think the 500 would be a bit harsh. I've watched a couple of vids, doing the same, on helmet visors. The did them by hand, using 800, 1000 & 2000 paper, and the results were very good.

[williamread]

Used a lot of this methodology (with thanks to OP), but found that using a heat gun produces faster and better results, followed by a hand polishing. I guess it depends on how DEEP the scratches are though.

[raypayne]

Great job, I'm going do my screen now.