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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Default Removing blemish in paint

What is a good product to remove blemishes in paint before I hit it with wax? I have already used stratch X for swirls and now have a few bug spots or something. Need help because I don't want to seal then in with wax. Thanks all !
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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I bought some Harley-Davidson Swirl & Scratch Treatment yesterday andgot some impressive results last night. I had smudges and what looked like gook or splatter that I couldn't get off by just using a damp cloth. I used the Swirl & Scratch and it got rid of everthing. Might want to give it a shot.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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If you have etching from bug guts or bird poop, etc, you may find that very hard to remove by hand..lots of elbow grease and lots of patience.
 
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Old May 16, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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I have a blemish on my rear fender, not sure what it is, and also have some rubbing which seems to blur my clear coat. What's your recommendation 3dog? Oh yeah, and which master formula should I purchase?
 
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Old May 17, 2007 | 02:58 AM
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Is it possible to get a picture of what you are talking about? Not sure if you have two seperate problem areas or its all in the same place.

To my knowledge Master Formula only has two products..Polish and a Sealer.
 
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Old May 18, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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I got the blemish out, but still have a clear coat issue. I bought the mother's 3 step process and man what a difference it makes. Bike is nice and shiny now. I'll take a picture of the mark that I was telling you about.
 
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