Scratches on front fender, etc.

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

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Originally Posted by chandlerbingfl

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

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Originally Posted by alantf

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/s...adlamp-housing

It's the "FENDER, FRONT".

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

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Originally Posted by bwader

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.

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chandlerbingfl Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 142	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
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