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Old Aug 21, 2025 | 09:41 AM
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Nice job. The only recommendation I'd give is this: Instead of waxing after paint correction, I'd use a quality Ceramic coating. It lasts so much longer than a waxed finish.
Clean the bike after each ride with a quick detail spray and you'll have a like-new finish that can last years.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2025 | 10:03 AM
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I have been using Mother's Mag and Aluminum cleaner on the paint and it does an amazing job of removing scratches. Saw some guy on YouTube use it so I tried it out. I have been able to remove some pretty big scratches using this.
The pics show the scuffs where the seat hits the fender. I didn't think they would buff out, but it removed almost all of the marks.



 
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Old Aug 21, 2025 | 10:07 AM
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Hold up, you've been using metal polish on your paint?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2025 | 10:21 AM
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Hold up, you've been using metal polish on your paint?
Oh boy.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2025 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Xlr8n
Nice job. The only recommendation I'd give is this: Instead of waxing after paint correction, I'd use a quality Ceramic coating. It lasts so much longer than a waxed finish.
Clean the bike after each ride with a quick detail spray and you'll have a like-new finish that can last years.
Quick detailers are not made to clean anything more then dust or fingerprints
 
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Old Aug 21, 2025 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Gizmo83
Hold up, you've been using metal polish on your paint?
yep; I used it on my 2009 FLHP and the scratches were gone and the bike looked amazing. It’s not like chrome polish that has more of a grit to it. This does not scratch. It removes scratches really well.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2025 | 12:29 PM
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I would bet it is on the aggresive side. Do you need something that aggressive? Why not use a compound/polish that is made for today's clear coat? I watch a lot of detailers on YouTube and I haven't seen one recommend doing this.
Your bike use what you want.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2025 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by eaglefan1
I would bet it is on the aggresive side. Do you need something that aggressive? Why not use a compound/polish that is made for today's clear coat? I watch a lot of detailers on YouTube and I haven't seen one recommend doing this.
Your bike use what you want.

this is where I got the idea. I tried it. It works.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2025 | 01:06 PM
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What are your thoughts on Lemon Pledge for quick touchups?
 
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Old Aug 21, 2025 | 02:32 PM
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I like SC1 for quick touchups. I was never impressed with Pledge. I think that Pledge can fog plastic windshields so you have to be careful with it.

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