Fixing rubbed marks on tank.
09-30-2016, 09:30 AM
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Fixing rubbed marks on tank.
When I went to install my Mustang seat yesterday, I noticed the stock seat rubbed the crap out of the paint on the tank.
I can't feel scratches, just have nasty rubbed spots. The Mustang seat doesnt cover them.
What can be used to hand buff them out?
09-30-2016, 09:52 AM
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Is it thru the paint to the metal?
09-30-2016, 10:17 AM
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Is it thru the paint to the metal?
Nope. Just on top of the clear. It was rubbing REALLY hard.
I can't "feel" anything.
09-30-2016, 02:02 PM
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I had some rub marks in the clearcoat on the sides of my tank and fixed it with some fine polishing compound and my 3" random orbital polisher.
09-30-2016, 02:11 PM
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Meguires "scratch x" followed by polish and wax. No machine needed.
09-30-2016, 04:43 PM
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If the clear has been compromised its all over. You will just make it worse.
Start with fine rubbing compound and a soft cloth by hand. See what happens.
09-30-2016, 08:12 PM
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Meguires "scratch x" followed by polish and wax. No machine needed.
Believe it or not, this is what I picked upon the way home....... worked like a freaking charm......
Waxed and all is well again......
10-01-2016, 08:47 AM
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Meguires "scratch x" followed by polish and wax. No machine needed.
this is the fix here ! the scratch X is great stuff. you can go over the entire bike or car with this stuff every once in awhile.
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