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Old 03-21-2015, 08:18 PM   #1
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Scratches on front fender, etc.

I have some chips and a few small scratches on the front fender. I was wondering what would be the best way to repair them? Same with on the tank, very tiny scratches. For the tank a good wax will cover them up temporarily but in either case I was wondering if there was something more permanent.

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Old 03-25-2015, 08:56 AM   #2
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I have some chips and a few small scratches on the front fender. I was wondering what would be the best way to repair them? Same with on the tank, very tiny scratches. For the tank a good wax will cover them up temporarily but in either case I was wondering if there was something more permanent.

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If you have a black bike, then a shaprie can work wonders.

There's always factory paint or something from the automotive world that is very very close to it.

Personally, I like those little dings and scuffs. They become part of the character and story of the bike.
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Old 03-25-2015, 09:11 AM   #3
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What's a shaprie? Is that a typo, or is it an American product that I've not heard of?
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Old 03-25-2015, 03:26 PM   #4
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What's a shaprie? Is that a typo, or is it an American product that I've not heard of?
Sharpie. It's a permanent marker pen.
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Old 03-25-2015, 08:08 PM   #5
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Under some conditions you might find that nail poish will do the trick. A gal pal may be handy to have as they tend to know more about applying nail polish.



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Old 03-26-2015, 12:42 AM   #6
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Get a new one:
http://www.mrcycles.com/oemparts/a/s...adlamp-housing

It's the "FENDER, FRONT".
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Old 03-28-2015, 09:30 PM   #7
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Yes I tried the Sharpie...maybe it was old because it didn't do anything. I'll try a new one.
A new fender, I'll live with the scratches lol....

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For anyone who doesn't know, rubbing alcohol or isopropyl alcohol will remove permanent marker.

it turns it purpleish
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For anyone who doesn't know, rubbing alcohol or isopropyl alcohol will remove permanent marker.

it turns it purpleish
It is also good for removing those silly warning stickers.
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