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Old 08-12-2013, 03:08 PM
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Default Came out to garage--two small nicks in tank-----

Have no idea had it happened from one day to the next, but my guess is the kids did something and somthing hit it. No dent--just two very small paint chips. Sorry, but for me, it doesnt matter how small, they stand out like a sore thumb. Honestly, there slightly bigger than a grain of salt, but they're right there in the middle and i notice them big time. It is appears to have gone all the way down to the metal.

I already order a paint touch up pen and a clearcoat pen from COLORITE...anybody use their products or can comment on touch ups using paint "pens". Pretty easy??
 
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A ridden bike will always gather stone chips. I've never used a pen, just the closest match in Testors model paint for a couple bucks.
 
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The Colorite pens work fine for small chips and scratches.
 
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It's funny how the owner sees the smallest things on their bike. I know because I'm the same way. And it ticks me off to no end! Like where the bend in my jeans at the knee has rubbed a shiny spot on my tank, in denim paint.
 
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I'm always afraid when I'm washing it I'm going to find some new chip or scratch.
 
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Originally Posted by Rnt77
Have no idea had it happened from one day to the next, but my guess is the kids did something and somthing hit it. No dent--just two very small paint chips. Sorry, but for me, it doesnt matter how small, they stand out like a sore thumb. Honestly, there slightly bigger than a grain of salt, but they're right there in the middle and i notice them big time. It is appears to have gone all the way down to the metal.

I already order a paint touch up pen and a clearcoat pen from COLORITE...anybody use their products or can comment on touch ups using paint "pens". Pretty easy??
Oh My God! This is serious. Go visit your local Mo-Co shrink, ASAP.
 
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Old 08-12-2013, 05:20 PM
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Do you have an automatic garage door opener? My garage door drops crap on my bike from time to time.
 
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