Katie1 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Got some fairly hefty scratches on the tank of the XJ6 (tank bag related). As it's a metallic blue (2009/10 bike), I'm a bit reluctant to use T-cut. Does anyone have any recommendations for polish that will sit over the scratches, rather than taking the paint back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 If they are deep then there's not much I can think of that will get them out, you could use a touchup pen that will mask it but of course it won't remove it, what ever you do your going to have to cut them back to a good paint surface, there's nothing out there that can make scratches disappear I'm afraid. Some polishes say they can colour match your paint and blend the scratch back to a close match but to be honest they are not that good and they need doing on a regular basis as it washes out over time. Someone else may know of a new product that works but to be honest the only way to get a deep scratch out is to cut it back and respray the area. If your bike has a lacquer coat then you could try taking that off and respraying the lacquer coat, tried that before, really difficult to get a match that don't show through tho. Sorry Katie best I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie1 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Hmmm. Are you sure the answer isn't "Get rid of scratches" TM 25ml bottle available from the nearest shop to me from £1.99? That would make life sooo much nicer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy xs Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Put the tank bag back & leave it there 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie1 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Perfect, our kind of solution! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 Clear nail varnish.I'm surprised you hadn't thought about that Katie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie1 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Clear nail varnish. I'm surprised you hadn't thought about that Katie. If it comes to nail varnish, I'm pretty sure I've got a direct colour match somewhere Just thought I'd have a go at doing things properly for a change Might pick up a T-Cut Magic Pen and see what kind of a mess I can make with that... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Just be careful Katie, a little bit at a time, don't go mad, if you think that's enough STOP don't be tempted to "oh a bit more won't hurt" cos it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie1 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 Just be careful Katie, a little bit at a time, don't go mad, if you think that's enough STOP don't be tempted to "oh a bit more won't hurt" cos it will. Not a problem, just did it (3 times) and ran away. It is now either: a) Perfect b.) Nearly perfect c) A good cup holder It's in the dark part of the garage (in fact, that's the light I used to paint it in) so won't know for a while... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 put a sticker on it iff it looks shit Katie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie1 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Was thinking it's time to buy a Bagster cover anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Oh bollocks to that, go the whole hog and replace the bike. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Might be a bit late, but in Halfrauds they sell a cutting compound (a mild one) called G3 and its shit hot and polishing at removing the fat girls ass syndrome out of newly painted clear coat. If the touch up pen is visible try rubbing some of this all over the tank to blend it in, you dont need to rub it like you want to see the metal work underneath but not so soft that your trying to stroke it to sleep. Gentle but firm (thats the way we like it ) Edited September 13, 2015 by Noise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Noise were still talking polishing here are we? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
up.yours Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 it makes you wonder where he's at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noise Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Well, you know some times you need to go a little foamy to get the idea across ha ha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie1 Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Well Noise, coming across a little Foamy seemed to do the trick nicely Actually, the Magic pen worked fine but couldn't resist that line... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 He's goany pop when he reads that........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted September 13, 2015 Share Posted September 13, 2015 Yeah he is soooo going to rub our noses in it, can someone lock this to stop him boasting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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