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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Hey guys
Just wondering, I noticed recently some shaded spots on the sides of my 2011 softail deluxe tank. Specially on the black color area. I can't describe it but if you apply light to the tank, you will see some spots that looks like having fog on a window. Some people told me it is a result of the jeans pants when contacting the tank sides when ridding.
Recently I bought my second bike, 2012 Cvo SG, and I noticed the same thing starting to develop.
Any ideas and how to remove them.
Knowing that you can't see them unless the area is exposed to direct light
 
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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hmmmm, maybe the paint needs a year or two to cure? Seems strange..
 
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 06:03 PM
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Just a little of what is on my mind. Could it be water spots? Another thing is where do you work at? The place I work at we have catalyst fall out and it gets on the paint and it is real hard to get it out.
 
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