Scuff marks from Trunk.
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Rub in circles, then horizontal, then vertical and back to in circles again until the compound starts to dry or liquefy. Then use a new cotton ball to remove the compound.
It takes quite a bit of rubbing if you do not have a machine.
You probably will not get then all out, but just shine them up and make them less noticeable.
Then put the 3M on and call it good, OCD be damned.
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If you do not have a machine polisher, try using a cotton ball with the compound on it.
Rub in circles, then horizontal, then vertical and back to in circles again until the compound starts to dry or liquefy. Then use a new cotton ball to remove the compound.
It takes quite a bit of rubbing if you do not have a machine.
You probably will not get then all out, but just shine them up and make them less noticeable.
Then put the 3M on and call it good, OCD be damned.
Rub in circles, then horizontal, then vertical and back to in circles again until the compound starts to dry or liquefy. Then use a new cotton ball to remove the compound.
It takes quite a bit of rubbing if you do not have a machine.
You probably will not get then all out, but just shine them up and make them less noticeable.
Then put the 3M on and call it good, OCD be damned.
OCD be damned! Haha!
That part always gets scuffed from the passenger backrest. Can't see it unless tourpak's open so no big deal to me. But, I have some pretty serious swirling scuff marks on the top of my tourpak from the luggage I strap onto the luggage rack when traveling long distances. Just loose straps and the natural sagging that happens have conspired to do the damage. Sucks.
That film will be great at protecting the paint. So great in fact that the paint outside the film will age differently and it will look even more uneven. 
I have scuffs on the tank from the seat, on the rear fender from the seat, on the side covers from my legs. Maybe someday I'll repaint the bike and restore it but for now, the rocks, rain, and dust are having their way with the paint and I really don't care.
I have scuffs on the tank from the seat, on the rear fender from the seat, on the side covers from my legs. Maybe someday I'll repaint the bike and restore it but for now, the rocks, rain, and dust are having their way with the paint and I really don't care.
Last edited by NoRegerts; May 12, 2022 at 08:50 AM.
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Plus one on the 3M tape. I have it on my tank where the seat rubs.
But now I see the tape and if your OCD kicks in you will fixate on that.
But now I see the tape and if your OCD kicks in you will fixate on that.
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