3.3 tank scratch

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Jul 4, 2013 | 08:47 AM

Big Lebowski

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3.3 tank scratch

There is a 3.3 tank on ebay that I like, except that it has a scratch. I can't tell from the pic if it is down to the paint. I know nothing about paint, clearcoat, etc, but I am hoping that someone here might have an opinion based on the picture if this might be able to be "fixed" without a repaint.

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Jul 4, 2013 | 10:38 AM

BMCsteve

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that looks like its only on the clear. you can most likely get rid of it or make it barely noticable

wetsand with 2000 -> 2500 -> 3000. then use Meguires scratch X or scratch and swirl remover then polish and wetsand

Jul 4, 2013 | 02:02 PM

Ployd4

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That's a good tank I've been bidding on it also. I'm out now so good luck. It's hard to find a tank without a dent in it that is the color and style u want. I had a scratch similar to that on my tank and used some buffing compound and a buffer. You barely notice it now. Wax it when your done.

Jul 4, 2013 | 02:13 PM

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Yeah, a Nightster tank recently went for $330. I think I'll pass on bidding on this one, but I'll be watching to see how much it goes for.

Jul 4, 2013 | 05:06 PM

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$400 was the winning bid

$400 was the winning bid. I've been watching these recently and that is on the higher end of the spectrum for a 3.3 tank. But, the 2012+ Iron tanks are rare to come up for resale.