AdamFozz Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 Hi All, I lost balance on my xj6 the other day (whist standing still...doh!). its ok, the crash protectors saved the day but the mirror did get scratched a little. Has anyone ever tried running a mirror down to try and remove the scratch. Its that textured matt black material. Your thoughts would be excellent. Adam_Fozz
Moderator DirtyDT Posted May 9, 2011 Moderator Posted May 9, 2011 ............Has anyone ever tried running a mirror down to try and remove the scratch. Its that textured matt black material................... No but I have run a few pedestrians down! It will not look right if it is textured and rubbed out. It will look like you had a scratch and rubbed it out. I would leave it and keep my eye out for a good secondhand one, or new one if you are minted.
barkwindjammer Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 You could rub both down and then paint with a matt black acrylic rattle can
Moderator DirtyDT Posted May 9, 2011 Moderator Posted May 9, 2011 You could rub both down and then paint with a matt black acrylic rattle can Och aye. A good, budget, option there BWJ . Or scratch the other one to match.
barkwindjammer Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 The moths in my wallet wear sunglasses, not used to seeing daylight
Moderator drewpy Posted May 9, 2011 Moderator Posted May 9, 2011 you can get textured black paint in cans. Frost do them
2 Wheels Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 The moths in my wallet wear sunglasses, not used to seeing daylight :lol: bit like myself
AdamFozz Posted May 10, 2011 Author Posted May 10, 2011 Thanks for the replies. I didnt think there was much chance of it coming out half decent. That texture finish should be banned on all bikes and cars! Might look at the Rizoma mirrors. I see there are some copies on the net from china. Theres a good chance that they come from the factory Rizoma use I reckon. £50 doesnt sound too bad. Adam_Fozz
neversaydie Posted May 10, 2011 Posted May 10, 2011 Hi All, I lost balance on my xj6 the other day (whist standing still...doh!). its ok, the crash protectors saved the day but the mirror did get scratched a little. Has anyone ever tried running a mirror down to try and remove the scratch. Its that textured matt black material. Your thoughts would be excellent. Adam_Fozz You're not alone on that one. I pulled into the drive last week on the dragstar, switched off, jumped off, walked towards the backdoor with the dragstar falling over behind me. Forgot to put the sidestand down Just caught it as it hit the deck, no damage or marks
AdamFozz Posted May 11, 2011 Author Posted May 11, 2011 Yea, bikes can be so fragile if you are a perfectionist and like to keep them looking nice! I'm sure I'm not the first or will be the last person to drop a bike when standing still! Adam_fozz
David Baker Posted May 11, 2011 Posted May 11, 2011 Yea, bikes can be so fragile if you are a perfectionist and like to keep them looking nice! I'm sure I'm not the first or will be the last person to drop a bike when standing still! Adam_fozz New mirror from yamaha will cost you bout 50 quid, 14 quid labour on top of that. They isn't the cheapest of ones i can tell you. I lost one on my XJ6S due to being parked on thawing snow.... dont ask.
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