Scratched Paint - HELP!
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My left saddlebag lid got scratched a couple of weeks ago, and I'm about to try to fix it, before I have it painted and/or replace it. Does anyone know how much clearcoat these things have, my plan is to wetsand the area then buff it out. Below are some pics.
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mikebaby
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Thanks,
mikebaby
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Looks to me like the majority of the "scratches" I saw were surface scratches. When they are white, like yours, it meens that the top layer (clear coat) is scratched. THIS CAN USUALLY BE POLISHED OUT WITH A DECENT SCRATCH REMOVER such as Turtle Wax scratch and swirl remover.
Three types of scratches -
surface - newer vehicles with clear coat scratch white
paint deep - can be repaired with touch-up paint and clear coat
below surface scratch - requires filler or more extensive body work
Three types of scratches -
surface - newer vehicles with clear coat scratch white
paint deep - can be repaired with touch-up paint and clear coat
below surface scratch - requires filler or more extensive body work
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My buddy was able to get about 95% of everything out via wet sanding and polishing / buffing. He was not comfortable sanding anymore than he did. All in all, I am very pleased with the results. As a bonus, we also buffed my fenders, the other bag, and my ferring, so it all looks like new. ![Smile](https://www.hdforums.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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