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Guru
Well I have been using a duster on my bike before ride and after a good wash I realized I have put a LOT of small scratches in the paint (Bike is black). I had/have some aluminum wheel polishing compound and thought it was mild and used it on the paint? Know I have some whitish/gray spots that I can't get out. I may have messed up. Will regular wax help this out:confused:

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Eric

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last resort wet sand w/ 2000 or 1500 then buff, becarefull if you havent done this, take it to a shop
 
ALDog

ALDog

Active Member
You have basically scratched the clear. You are just going to have to buff out the scratches and as was mentioned it may require some minor color sanding with 2000 grit sandpaper.
 
K9Anniv

K9Anniv

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Well I have been using a duster on my bike before ride and after a good wash I realized I have put a LOT of small scratches in the paint (Bike is black). I had/have some aluminum wheel polishing compound and thought it was mild and used it on the paint? Know I have some whitish/gray spots that I can't get out. I may have messed up. Will regular wax help this out:confused:

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Dust has grit in it, and grit and clear coat don't get along well...especially on a black bike!:eek: :angry: I try to touch mine as little as possible, and NEVER "dry-wash" the bike. I would wash it well - spray it off first before using a sponge (I use Mr. Clean wash & rinse). Then blow it dry with a leaf blower or any number of bike dryers out there. Stay away from chamois and towels. Then I'd use 3M "Finesse-It" polish and apply it sparingly with a clean micro-fiber cloth. If scratches are still there, go to a local, reputable detail shop to show them and see if they feel they could buff it out. Follow up the polishing stage with a good carnuba paste wax, then touch it as little as possible until the next required washing. I invested in a "bike bubble" for mine, as I hate dust, swirl marks and clearcoat scratches too. Life's too short to worry over that sort of stuff, so I invested in something to help alleviate this concern...:up:
 
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HOOLIGAN

HOOLIGAN

SICK BOY
You messed up for sure. that shit isn't for paint. it should be able to be buffed out though. if you've never buffed anyhting before i strongly recommend taking your bike to a shop because black is very easy to fuck up if you're unexperienced with a buffer.
 
08ridgid

08ridgid

Active Member
Dude, I drive a Black 300C here in the midwest and have had my share of swirl marks scratches (light) etc. I use a random orbit polisher (Dewalt or Porter Cable), it's very easy to learn how to use. I highly recommend Adams Car Care polishing stuff too. I'm sure you could fix it and make your bike's paint ultra shinny:up:
 
K9Anniv

K9Anniv

Well-Known Member
08ridgid said:
Dude, I drive a Black 300C here in the midwest and have had my share of swirl marks scratches (light) etc. I use a random orbit polisher (Dewalt or Porter Cable), it's very easy to learn how to use. I highly recommend Adams Car Care polishing stuff too. I'm sure you could fix it and make your bike's paint ultra shinny:up:
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Hey neighbor, I was just over riding in Bartlett this weekend! Anyway, thanks for the info. I'd never heard of Adams Car Care products before, but will check them out.:up:
 
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Tank

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Great Billet Polish

We all know Billet is great but can be a pain ... I found some great metal and billet polish from a local guy who also sells on the web ... A little goes a long way! I use a small peas sized dab on the end of my finger and make a strut, yoke or controls look like chrome asap ... Highly recommended from a pro (And Shannon loves too) ! Hot Flash Auto & Motorcycle Care :up: :up: :up:

Respects all!

P.S. My Black Dyna gets washed when I ride in the rain!
 
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