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Message started by john1652 on 03/06/07 at 14:51:49

Title: dull paint
Post by john1652 on 03/06/07 at 14:51:49

I have noticed on both my bikes that on the tank right where I grip it with my knees, that the pain is real scuffed up. I guess I would say it is dull. I have tried wax and wax and wax and it does not help. Someone told me today to try mirror glaze and an orbital buffer I got the buffer today but couldn't find mirror glaze. does anyone know what it tis and where to find it, and how to use it. Also will it bring the gloss back to the paint. thanks Johnhttp://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2007%5C01%5C24%5Cbikepics-781147-full.jpg

Title: Re: dull paint
Post by verslagen1 on 03/06/07 at 16:55:14

You'll find mirror glaze in the auto detailing section of the auto parts store. It's fine rubbing compound for a mirror finish.

Title: Re: dull paint
Post by grandpa on 03/06/07 at 17:14:18

The larger NAPA stores will have it as well as any automotive paint stores.

Title: Re: dull paint
Post by Greg_650 on 03/06/07 at 22:11:55

Just remember that as you buff it out, you are removing some of the clearcoat finish. The more you buff the thinner it gets....

So if you continue "gripping the tank with your knees" you'll be right back with even less to buff next time.

Personally, I'd try the much slower and more patient method of doing the rubbing compound by hand. If you don't have a lot of experience with the buffer you could be looking at bare metal if you aren't careful.

Just a word of caution...

Title: Re: dull paint
Post by smokin_blue on 03/07/07 at 03:16:16

I aggree with Greg (hey Greg...put it on the calendar! ;D)...Not to sound overly cautious but if you haven't done much buffing and you get too much speed on it and too much pressure you can actually burn the clear as well as go right through it.

Title: Re: dull paint
Post by Greg_650 on 03/07/07 at 04:27:58

smokin_blue wrote:

Yeah Buddy. That's at least twice this year. We better be careful or people will start talkin'.

I just know that it's virtually impossible to keep from scuffing the paint in those areas. A tank bib will help with zippers and buckles but the sides are just begging to get dull.

I wonder if there is a bra that will fit the Savage. I think that I've seen them for Sportsters.

Title: Re: dull paint
Post by john1652 on 03/07/07 at 05:41:40

Greg_650 wrote:

I wonder if there is a bra that will fit the Savage. I think that I've seen them for Sportsters.

It would have to be a 55 EEEEEE whoa buddy watch out

Title: Re: dull paint
Post by Greg_650 on 03/07/07 at 08:11:42

john1652 wrote:

It would have to be a 55 EEEEEE whoa buddy watch out

It's a cyclops though ;D

Title: Re: dull paint
Post by Mr 650 on 03/09/07 at 17:56:32

If you still have any clearcoat left;
forget the wheel, Meguires #2 fine cut polish(I think), then #7 (Seal and reseal glaze, they may have renamed it) let it soakin for 20 min, then wax, all by hand,works everytime. ;)