Chainsaw polish

bandmiller2 · January 29, 2009, 06:16:38 AM

Old Huskies get that wornout oxidised look on the plastic parts has anyone found something to freshen em up.I clean them up with laquer thinner on a rag anything better?Also my husky 365 fuel cap gasket was cracked subsitiuted a #216 "O" ring seems to do the trick.Frank C.

bandmiller2 · January 29, 2009, 06:28:14 AM

Seems most chainsaws drool bar oil ,gas or boath I always lay them on their side caps up{huskies}Frank C.

RSteiner · January 29, 2009, 06:45:41 AM

I have used WD-40 on the plastic parts to remove pine pitch and it does give them a little shine for a while. I suppose you could use polish made for cars. I seem to remember a product made by Mothers that is made especially for plastic trim on cars that my son says works well.

Randy

snowman · January 29, 2009, 09:27:44 AM

I havn't washed my pickup in 5 years much less worried about my chainsaws finish. I'm probly wrong one to ask. :D

DanG · January 29, 2009, 09:42:35 AM

Snowman, you slob! I wash my truck every other year whether it needs it or not. :D :D

I think the stuff Randy mentioned is "Armor-all". There is another product called "Starbrite" that they use to restore the finish on cars and boats. That might work out for ya.

logwalker · January 29, 2009, 11:34:12 AM

"303" Protectorant is the best UV spray coating in the marine world. ArmorAll tends to break down vinyls with time. IMHO.... Joe

Dave Shepard · January 29, 2009, 12:01:21 PM

I was thinking the same thing bandmiller. My 394 is in great mechanical condition, but looks rough. I know there is a product for ATV's that restores the color and shine of the plastic. I'll have to look for that.

Woodhog · January 29, 2009, 04:14:00 PM

I paint my Huskys a bright Royal Blue colour with a paint brush, you can touch it up easily on a rainy day and I am hoping it deters 2 legged varmits from walking off with them, also blue is the best colour for things around the woods for not losing them...
I paint my tree bar, wood hook anything I carry into the woods this blue colour...

timberfaller390 · January 29, 2009, 04:18:44 PM

I'd like to see a few pics of the blue husky.

LeeB · January 29, 2009, 06:13:13 PM

I have to say I'm with snowman on this one. I buy a truck to use, not to look at. Same with a chainsaw.

timber tramp · January 29, 2009, 06:21:17 PM

You can group me in with Snowman and LeeB on this too. ;) ;D

TT

olyman · January 29, 2009, 06:57:16 PM

Quote from: bandmiller2 on January 29, 2009, 06:16:38 AM
Old Huskies get that wornout oxidised look on the plastic parts has anyone found something to freshen em up.I clean them up with laquer thinner on a rag anything better?Also my husky 365 fuel cap gasket was cracked subsitiuted a #216 "O" ring seems to do the trick.Frank C.

me thinks lac thinner would be hard on any sort of plastic---but i would sure the 303 protectorent--

thecfarm · January 30, 2009, 08:08:52 AM

This thread kinda reminds me of my wife wanting to wash my chaps.
I was never one to keep the things I work with looking good.I keep them greased and than the grease gets all over it.

bandmiller2 · January 30, 2009, 08:25:32 AM

Woodhog has a good idea your own personal color.Its true if you make a tool a little ugly no one will steal it,I like those black oxide colored wrenches,the crows won't pickem up.Years ago I worked in a fleet garage we could not keep a flat shovel,took a brand new one cut 6" off the handle forman almost passed a clinker.Told him Ed just wait and see,one year latter he said Frank you were right.