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24-09-04, 11:54 AM

Hi,

I scratched the rear bodywork of my bike (about 5 inches long) when manoeuvring it too close to a skip. It's quite deep so I can't polish/T-cut it out. Is there a cheap and easy way to get it like new? Was considering buying a whole rear panel or getting it resprayed.

What do you think? Thanks in advance.

24-09-04, 03:42 PM

I did the same, but againt a brick gatepost.

Thinking of going at it with a dremel but I'm a bit nervous about it! Anyone tried this?

24-09-04, 03:52 PM

Hello, I'm new here.

I bought mine used with a similar gash. I hid the gash with 2 vinyl hash marks on both sides until I can repaint it (this weekend hopefully). The hash marks actually look good, but it bothers me to know what's under them. Just go to a sign shop and ask for some scrap vinyl in the color of your choice and cut them with an xacto knife. Kinda like this // // for the left.

24-09-04, 11:54 AM	#1
Boomer Guest Posts: n/a	Scratched! Hi, I scratched the rear bodywork of my bike (about 5 inches long) when manoeuvring it too close to a skip. It's quite deep so I can't polish/T-cut it out. Is there a cheap and easy way to get it like new? Was considering buying a whole rear panel or getting it resprayed. What do you think? Thanks in advance.

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24-09-04, 03:42 PM	#2
BaggaZee Guest Posts: n/a	I did the same, but againt a brick gatepost. Thinking of going at it with a dremel but I'm a bit nervous about it! Anyone tried this?

24-09-04, 03:52 PM	#3
toyozuki Guest Posts: n/a	Hello, I'm new here. I bought mine used with a similar gash. I hid the gash with 2 vinyl hash marks on both sides until I can repaint it (this weekend hopefully). The hash marks actually look good, but it bothers me to know what's under them. Just go to a sign shop and ask for some scrap vinyl in the color of your choice and cut them with an xacto knife. Kinda like this // // for the left.