clicker
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Just wanted some advice on getting rid of small scratches on the side of my tank. They've been caused by my leathers rubbing on the tank over a period of time. Nothing major, from most angles you wouldn't be able to tell the difference, I'd like to get rid of them though none the less!
I've been using Autoglym's resin polish which brings the bike up lovely, but there's still a slight dulling on that section. Can I bring it back to how it was?
Cheers.
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monkiboi
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I've used Autoglym paint renovator in the past, a bit like T cut but, personally, better I think.
I have tried those polishes with the coulorant in them, they just change the colour of your hands 
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clicker
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I've used Autoglym paint renovator in the past, a bit like T cut but, personally, better I think.
I have tried those polishes with the coulorant in them, they just change the colour of your hands
I've been warned against products like T-Cut, I was under the impression that they do more damage in the long run?..I'll have a look at the Autoglym renovator and see if I can find a little more about it. Cheers anyway.
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monkiboi
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It's ok as long as it's not used too frequently. T cut removes a very small amount of paint so if used too much over a long period, it would theoretically be possible to end up cutting back to primer level. Paint is put on a lot more thinly these days. Also not recommended for metallic finishes.
Autoglym renovator isn't as abrasive as T cut. If you're really anal about polishing, you could always follow up the Super Resin Polish with the Extra Gloss Protection. Apparently very good but I've never tried it myself. Another good polish is Zymol but fuck me is it expensive (about £30 for a small tub!!!)
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Zen teachings:
A closed mouth gathers no foot.
Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me for the path is narrow. In fact, just piss off and leave me alone.
There are two excellent theories for arguing with women. Neither one works.
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chappers
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MR Sheene works well as a polish.
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Biggles
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Basically you have three common routes. Polish out, resurface, or mask.
1. you polish out the scratches-this means reducing the thickness of the laquer on the tank, which it dangerous to the life of the paint. I have taken out fairly pronounced ones with Vonax - a plastic polish designed for use witha soft cloth "mop" attached to an electric drill. This will smooth out scratches on iPods too BUT, you do remove he surface of the laquer and can go through the paint!
2. You smooth down the scratches a bit with T-cut or similar and then resurface. But not in a drastic way. If you can get a shine over bumps they don't show as much. In the past I have thinned clear yacht varnish with white spirit. About 20% varnish 80% white spirit. If you apply this to the clean surface with a lint free cloth it is thinned so much it is almost like wiping with water. Just do the area effected and leave to dry in a dust free place. After it has hardened (a couple of days at least) you can polish the area and you should not see the join between the treated and untreated. I did this on my Black RGV years ago and it worked very well.
3. You can get very thin clear tank protection kits (from Demon Tweaks).These are rubbery plastic that you float into place. Once applied these will protect you tank but also mask the old scratches (particularly if you have smoothed them first).
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