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    Yellowing side winglets
    on: 15 September, 2023, 04:32:55 pm
    15 September, 2023, 04:32:55 pm
    Anyone had a similar issue?
    The side winglets have started to yellow, on a 2017 Tiger Sport. Bought from Triumph as an ex demo. First thought it was the reflection from the fluorescent yellow striping on the fairing.
    Noticed at Boxhill the other evening another 2017 Sport, whose were still nice and clear.
    Tried the usual cleaning methods without any joy.
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    Re: Yellowing side winglets
    Reply #1 on: 15 September, 2023, 09:55:12 pm
    15 September, 2023, 09:55:12 pm
    most likely UV yellowing, try a plastic polish, like is used for auto headlights.

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    Re: Yellowing side winglets
    Reply #2 on: 18 September, 2023, 03:37:24 pm
    18 September, 2023, 03:37:24 pm
    *Originally Posted by Dustywheels [+]
    most likely UV yellowing, try a plastic polish, like is used for auto headlights.

    Restorer ordered, fingers crossed. Thanks
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    Re: Yellowing side winglets
    Reply #3 on: 22 September, 2023, 02:24:07 pm
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    *Originally Posted by Dustywheels [+]
    most likely UV yellowing, try a plastic polish, like is used for auto headlights.

    Sadly no joy with the headlight restoring polish.
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    Re: Yellowing side winglets
    Reply #4 on: 28 September, 2023, 05:39:09 am
    28 September, 2023, 05:39:09 am
    Side winglets on my 2016 bike have become yellowish too.

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    Re: Yellowing side winglets
    Reply #5 on: 29 September, 2023, 06:55:05 am
    29 September, 2023, 06:55:05 am
    *Originally Posted by out_in_the_cold [+]
    Anyone had a similar issue?
    The side winglets have started to yellow, on a 2017 Tiger Sport. Bought from Triumph as an ex demo. First thought it was the reflection from the fluorescent yellow striping on the fairing.
    Noticed at Boxhill the other evening another 2017 Sport, whose were still nice and clear.
    Tried the usual cleaning methods without any joy.

    Hi,

    I have a set here - still clear and shiney as I took them off when the bike was virtually new, I replaced the screen and didn't need them.

    Make me an offer and they are yours

    Bw

    P.s do a breakfast run and come and collect them!

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    Re: Yellowing side winglets
    Reply #6 on: 29 September, 2023, 07:08:31 am
    29 September, 2023, 07:08:31 am
    *Originally Posted by TimboLeMatelot [+]
    Hi,

    I have a set here - still clear and shiney as I took them off when the bike was virtually new, I replaced the screen and didn't need them.

    Make me an offer and they are yours

    Bw

    P.s do a breakfast run and come and collect them!

    Many thanks, pm sent
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