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chandlerbingfl
03-21-2015, 09:18 PM
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.

Thanks in advance!
chandlerbingfl
jonathan180iq
03-25-2015, 09:56 AM
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.

Thanks in advance!
chandlerbingfl

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.
alantf
03-25-2015, 10:11 AM
What's a shaprie? Is that a typo, or is it an American product that I've not heard of?
Fawlty
03-25-2015, 04:26 PM
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.
Water Warrior 2
03-25-2015, 09:08 PM
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.
5th_bike
03-26-2015, 01:42 AM
Get a new one:
http://www.mrcycles.com/oemparts/a/suz/508b128bf870023530723a7b/headlamp-housing

It's the "FENDER, FRONT".
:tup:
chandlerbingfl
03-28-2015, 10:30 PM
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....

Thank you,
chandlerbingfl
bwader
04-12-2015, 08:55 AM
For anyone who doesn't know, rubbing alcohol or isopropyl alcohol will remove permanent marker.

it turns it purpleish
Water Warrior 2
04-12-2015, 06:12 PM
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.