I have had the scoot for about 2 months now. I have developed several scratches and mark on the lids of my saddlebags. What do you do to fix this. I am going to post in the "paint care" forum also. Today takes the cake. I strapped my daughters helmet to the backrest to go pick her up. it is a small helmet *she is 10*. i rigged the helmet and at some time it fell over to the right and layed on top of the bag for a good ways til i could pull over and fix it. I now have a huge "rubbed" mark on the top of the saddlebag. what should I do?

 

Did the helmet or scratches wear through the paint? If not, 3M makes a very fine rubbing compound call Finesse (white color, looks like wax) buff out the wear marks and then use a high quality wax when done. Hope this helps.

 

Check out HD PN 57805-03A

Leather cover that fits over your hard saddlebag lid.

There's a picture on the accessories website.

Would cover up the spot you have and prevent any new ones. Good so long as you don't mind the look.

 

I've seen the leather lid covers and I am sure there are people that will swear by them. I searched Hi and Low to find a cobalt RG and took me close to 2 months to find one so I don't want to cover any of that bling up. I really love this color in the sunlight. I refuse to go look at the 08 Sunglow. Scared I will have to trade.

I really need to find a HARD wax to put on the bags for protection.

Thanks Geezer, where do you find the 3M product?

 

There are 3m compounds that will remove rub marks. Rubbing compounds, followed by glazing compounds even when done by hand will remove most rub marks.

I use 2000 wet dry sand paper and lots of water followed by rubbing compounds ( the Finesse line of 3m STUFF IS GOOD) , then the glazing compound, followed by a good coat od high end wax.

My bars were pulled back for some reason, the cables rubbed the tank, and I was able to remove all the damage with 2000 wet, followed by compounds. I also took all the scratch marks out of the doors on our explorer and boxster the same way ( the dogs like to greet us in the garage)

If you have never done wet sanding before, the key is a big bucket with clean water, or a spray bottle with clean water. don't be afraid of water it is your friend. a light touch , lots of water, and try to use a sanding block to prevent your fingers from causing uneven application of pressure that causes ridges. If you use fingers, try to go 90 degrees to the direction you are sanding to reduce the ridges.

Also wipe the area you are going to work on down with bug and tar remover to remove any wax before you start. That keeps you from working the wax into the area you are working on.

If in doubt, find a friendly bodyman to show you how to do it.

 

I have Grand Kids & the Wife's 5'0".... I had to put on Saddlebag Lid Covers.... Day 1 - Grand Daughter step over right into the middle of the bag... Took me 2 1/2 hrs to rub it out.... Next day the cover went on!

 

I can appreciate that. The bike I bought came with the lid covers and I haven't put them on yet. It does seem like a shame to cover up that nice paint. How about a clear film? I think 3M makes something like that too. Basically just a clear sticker.

 

SIMCOM,I have the leather (vinyl) covers on my bags. They're not that bad at covering up your bling. I like 'em, just because I've got off the bike and "heeled" the bag lid more than once, and I'm sure I would have scuffed them otherwise. Also, when I got my bike, the bags were close enough to the seat to where when you sat on the bike, the seat rubbed the corner of the bag lid. Guess I killed 2 birds with one stone. HD Dealer put some spacers on that fixed the seat/bag rubbing, but I went ahead and put the covers on anyhow.

 

Double check with a parts catalog for the paint code.
From Chicago HD, they are even less at Zanotti's.




90757-93X

CUSTOM PAINT SADDLEBAG LID, LEFT
Retail Price:$80.50
Our Price:$64.40




90756-93X

CUSTOM PAINT SADDLEBAG LID, RIGHT
Retail Price:$80.50
Our Price:$64.40

 

The lids are not ruined. I just need some tech help on the finer art of clear coat care. I am going to look for the 3M stuff this weekend. Again, can anyone tell me if there are any local stores that carry the product. (autozone, Oreilly, napa?)