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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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I have a 2009 street bob with a matte finish.I just recently discovered I have a small scratch.I know there isn't much I can do about the scratch itself,but will the scratch rust out?and is there product I can buy to protect the scratch from rusting?
 
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