HELP with fine scratchs on 2011 rg

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Jul 28, 2011 | 07:40 PM

livindadream

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HELP with fine scratchs on 2011 rg

Ok so i had my black 2011 rg custom for 2 weeks and i wiped it down with a micro fiber and ice detail spray and i can see these fine scratchs on spots, it was not that dirty just average, how do i prevent this, i know the bikes going to get dirty but dang i dont want to scratch it all up, any HELP please

Jul 28, 2011 | 07:51 PM

spiceman40

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Originally Posted by livindadream

Sorry my fellow black rg owner,but those fine scratches are gonna happen.I use a new microfiber cloth every time I clean my bike with a high grade spray cleaner,and boom! A tiny little scratch will appear. Make sure your cloth doesn't hit the ground or you use the same cloth you might have used chrome polish on.The tiniest gradient in the cleaner or cloth can cause very fine scratches.It bugs the **** out of me too,but it's what you deal with when you have the baddest color! You can limit them with a little extra care.

Jul 28, 2011 | 07:58 PM

alkrisma

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that's exactly why I got denim

Jul 28, 2011 | 08:06 PM

PistonPuller

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High quality microfiber and use a back and forth motion and not a circular motion.

Jul 28, 2011 | 08:06 PM

Cowboy Rob

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I first take the California Duster over the entire bike,then use detailer. Then when I need to really detail,I still use the duster first,then use Turtle Wax Black Box. It works great if you follow directions. After you are done,it should remove all swirls,and scratches.

Jul 28, 2011 | 08:53 PM

Slash

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Maguires Scratch X is outstanding stuff for black bikes.

Jul 28, 2011 | 09:15 PM

mtclassic

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I have had black vehicles and bikes for years and I finally found something that works to hide the little micro scratches. Turtle wax black detailer. It really works well as it has some black in it and it fills in the little scratches. I never detail without a total soapy suds wash and like was said above always a new micro fiber towel. one speck of grit and it is a mess.

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Jul 28, 2011 | 10:04 PM

Dionicio

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My Bike is'nt Black, but My buddy has a Black SG. He always had the little scaatches after detailing. He started using Lemon pledge and guess what, no more scratches.