paint scratch repair
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From: pennsylvania
paint scratch repair
hello all i have a small scratch in the paint on my fuel tank, its a 2007 xl883 low with black cherry pearl paint . i got the touch up paint from the dealer today it is 2 part, paint and clear coat.
i did search here for tips but i dont see any on how do i do this . do i need too clean the area first ? and after i apply the paint do i rub it down before the clear coat ? and then do i polish the whole area , tank or just buff the scratch area ? or what ???
any help would be appreciated , as i want too keep it looking good . i get compliments on the bike everyday
i did search here for tips but i dont see any on how do i do this . do i need too clean the area first ? and after i apply the paint do i rub it down before the clear coat ? and then do i polish the whole area , tank or just buff the scratch area ? or what ???
any help would be appreciated , as i want too keep it looking good . i get compliments on the bike everyday
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Paragould, Arkansas
Before I started painting, I would go to a body shop and see if they could buff the scratches out. I also have the Black Cherry Pearl color. I had several big scratches on my tank and the rear fendor. A friend that has a body shop buffed it out. After he finished, you could never tell that there was any scratchs. Believe me, they were bad, they stood out like a sore dick! I would try that first. It it doesn't work, then use the paint.
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