Remove paint from gauge bezels
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Remove paint from gauge bezels
Does anyone have any recommendations for removing the black paint from the stock gauge bezels? I have a 09 ultra classic that had black paint on the stock gauge bezels from the factory. Due to sitting outside while at work and similar situations, the black paint has faded on the lower part of the bezels but there is still some on the upper part of the bezels. I want to remove the rest of the paint and polish the bezels but don't know what to use to remove the paint without hurting the aluminum or the paint on the painted inner fairing. I don't want to remove the outer fairing and take the bezels out. The only part of the bezels I want to do this to is the parts you can see in the pictures, not worried about the outer part of the bezels that face the painted fairing....if that makes sense.
Thanks for your suggestions.
Thanks for your suggestions.
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Here is a better picture. You can see the black paint that is still on the upper part of the gauge bezels because it isn't in direct sunlight.
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I can think of a couple of things 1) try some toothpaste as a polishing agent, I've used the original Crest get a small travel tube at a drug store 2) maybe a rag moistened with mineral spirits, it shouldn't hurt the paint or aluminum.
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OK, thanks.
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I can see the problem now.I will add to the above quote by suggesting putting cleaning agent on a Q-tip.
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I don't see anything about using it on HD's .... might void your warranty :>)