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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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&nbsp\\;I got some Fine Scratches on My Front Fender Today, I was putting the Bike in to park it and Bumped into a Step Stool that I keep and it fell over on to the Fender and left some fine scratch marks on it, I only had the Bike a month and now this. What is recommended to take these out, thay are not deep just surface scratches. The Bike is Vivid Black.
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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I've had good luck with good ol Mothers mag polish. It's not as aggressive as rubbing compound and leave behind a shine on it's own!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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I have a black SUV and my last bike was a black Shadow,&nbsp\\;and I swear by McGuires Scratch-X. Works great on my rides.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 05:06 AM
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&nbsp\\;I read about the Scratch X&nbsp\\;and may give it a try, I need to get these scratches out, You know how it is&nbsp\\;with a New Bike, Thanks.
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&nbsp\\;2008 Electra Glide Classic - Vivid Black
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Scratch X does the job. Hard work and patience is the key.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Glare Polish!
Saved me a whole new fender!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 3 dog needs to come back. Meanwhile.... autotopia.org.
 
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