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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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I'm not sure where to post this request, but here it goes.
I parked my 08 Ultra Classic (vivid black) very close to an abrasive bush (the green type). In doing so, I wound up with some “scuff” marks on the inner fairing right behind the right hand grip. Not deep scratches but scuffs. I thought about using very, very fine sand paper, but later thought better of it and now I am glad I did. Instead I opted for polishing compound; it worked too good, now the fairing is (in the 6 sq inch area) a very shiny finish. Does anyone know if there is a chemical that I can buy that will restore the dull finish? Or what is the proper way to create the dull finish. All I know at this point is that polishing compound was not the answer. Any help will be appreciated.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 03:17 AM
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You might try a Scotch Brite pad to scuff it up.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2008 | 01:29 AM
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Take the inner fairing off and polish the whole thing? lol
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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if you got the manual its easy to remove the inner fairng takes about 1 hour

is this fairing painted to match the bike ?? if so i would polish the whole fairing

to match-ride safe
 
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