Paint question...
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Paint question...
Recently bought a new seat (Sundowner) to replace original on the bike. Well today I was taking the seat off to hook up my battery and other odds and ends. When I took off the seat I noticed that the fender under my seat was scratched in multiple spots and in one spot down to the primer. This didn't happen with the other seat. Any suggestions? I put the orignal seat back on and was contemplating taking the fender off to have it refinished.
Last edited by owend78; Feb 28, 2011 at 06:32 PM.
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I'm assuming you mean contact points where the seat is rubbing the fender?
The stocker had little neoprene type pads to prevent this.
Get some of that clear coat stuff for fingernail polish and apply to the rubs. Then put some small pads or loop side of industrial velcro at the contact spots and ride on.
The stocker had little neoprene type pads to prevent this.
Get some of that clear coat stuff for fingernail polish and apply to the rubs. Then put some small pads or loop side of industrial velcro at the contact spots and ride on.
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any number of things affixed to the bottom of the seat will solve this, but the biggest consideration is before installing the seat, wipe all dirt and dust off the fender.
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I would be concerned. If it rubbed through the paint it will rub through the primer exposing bare metal which will leave it vulnerable to rust.
That and I would know it was there so thus it would bug me.
That and I would know it was there so thus it would bug me.
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I covered the bottom of my seat with felt...plus I have the rubber bumpers on the fender.