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Barbie Rauch 02-24-2018 10:09 AM

Removing fuel stains from beneath clear coat
 
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.hdf...b2e1286852.jpgJust finished removing a broken tank plate screw and ready to deal with the stain left behind. Any ideas? The fuel worked it's way between the paint and the clear coat. Can I squirt a little something in there that will reverse the staining?

dawg 02-24-2018 10:30 AM

Doubtful. Prolly’ have to wet sand the stains out then clear coat.

Iron lHorse 02-24-2018 11:04 AM

I would just leave that alone. Unless you’re willing to open a can of worms or your wallet to repaint the tank and the fenders .
Can you do the painting yourself?

Iron lHorse 02-24-2018 11:09 AM


Originally Posted by dawg (Post 17121863)
Doubtful. Prolly’ have to wet sand the stains out then clear coat.

If he wet sands into the metallic pearl white it will leave him with a whole new problem. It will look like a whiter blemish.

Veekness 02-24-2018 02:11 PM

Prep and repaint is the only solution, I'm afraid.

Uncle Larry 02-24-2018 02:14 PM

You're not going to do anything that will negate the damage, outside of repainting. :>(

PDB17UltraRG 02-24-2018 02:16 PM

Try some light rubbing compound in the bad areas, Apply a hard wax on top and it be fine.

Uncle Larry 02-24-2018 02:24 PM


Originally Posted by PDB17UltraRG (Post 17122397)
Try some light rubbing compound in the bad areas, Apply a hard wax on top and it be fine.

If that "stain" is under the clear coat ( as he stated ) it ain't "rubbing out"

NORTY FLATZ 02-24-2018 02:32 PM

You sure that's not rust migrating from the inside?
Either way, it's a repaint, or just live with it.

Cygnusx51 02-24-2018 02:55 PM

Looks like the start of a nice patina :icon_boat:


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