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10-23-2010, 11:03 AM

StanfordMan

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Speaking of the scuff marks on the tank due to the jeans rubbing against the tank, what is the best product/method for getting rid of those marks?

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10-23-2010, 11:23 AM

barrygreen

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Originally Posted by StanfordMan

Speaking of the scuff marks on the tank due to the jeans rubbing against the tank, what is the best product/method for getting rid of those marks?

Maguire's Scratch X

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10-23-2010, 11:44 AM

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I use a multi part system for removing fine scratches. I start with a heavy compound such as Wizard Turbo cut. I then go to Wizard finish cut. Then I use Wizard Shine master and finish with Wizard supreme sealer. I use cloth diaper material for working the compounds and applying the shinemaster and supreme sealer. I only use new microfiber towels to remove the shine master and supreme seal.

I do nothing but hand rubbing, no machine polishing. Work the compounds in until they disappear and you start to see the finish again. I work the shine master in to the paint two or three times till I get a high gloss no swirl finish then top it off with the supreme seal. My scooter looks wet all the time even though it is bone dry.

I do this two or three times a season as needed. With one being before I put it up before the snow starts flying.

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10-23-2010, 12:01 PM

j1mmy

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i have scratches on evry piece of my bike,the tank has several dents,and the front fender was smashed up and straitened back out.. it still runs great and i ride it all the time..good luck with your touchup

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10-23-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jacknthebox

I don't know how it got there, but, I washed the bike really good - about 3 or 4 hours later I decided to go for a ride - as I was walking up to the bike I noticed a white line about 2.5 inches on the top of the tank somewhat near the seat - thought it was a thread from the towel - went to brush it off an GASP it was a scratch!

Now what do I do?

Check this out. I use the Porter Cable buffer and it works very well.

HOW TO REMOVE A SCRATCH

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