Polishing out a scratch?

When i did my test, the guy in the office said he used to work in the plastics / fairing industry and if something was scratched they'd rub over it with a crayon that was a rough colour match, keep buffing the area till all the excess crayon was gone and the scratch was hen filled with the crayon, then i think he t-cut'd over it. prob not the best way but i just thought id mention it.

Originally Posted by cluffy

When i did my test, the guy in the office said he used to work in the plastics / fairing industry and if something was scratched they'd rub over it with a crayon that was a rough colour match, keep buffing the area till all the excess crayon was gone and the scratch was hen filled with the crayon, then i think he t-cut'd over it. prob not the best way but i just thought id mention it.

Think I might be trying that when I come to sell my YBR, willing to try owt to save money, don't call me missyorkie_chris for nuffin'!

[Bibio]

here is a nice little video for you all:

http://www.paints4u.com/videopage.aspx

Originally Posted by Mr_Chin

STP

Use the following link to find the decal part number - dependent on the colour of your bike (part no.3) on COWLING BODY. I'm at work at the moment and can't see your pictures. The emblem colours will differ dependent on the year of your bike (this search was based on a K4)

http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_p...FQpgMAodNj8QKg

Then put the part number in the search on the following link:

http://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/co...&Submit=Submit

HTH

Chin

Thanks! That's really useful, so what is the best way to remove it? Will a good clean of the area, then using a hairdryer to heat it up and peel it off work ok?

Guys, this is the exact kit i purchased, its not the cheapest but the stuff will last for ages and delivers top results if done properly.

The best kit you'll ever need

I would also, if i was you guys get a pack of micro fibre cloths from costco, about £16 for 30 (not like £5 for one in halfrauds), use these loosely on the mop head for final polishing, i have my pack 18 months and still have some left.
I shove mine in the washing machine and they come up brilliant.

HTH

[Nobbylad]

Sheesh kebab! Which bit of cheap did you not understand!?!

[andrewsmith]

Originally Posted by Nobbylad

Sheesh kebab! Which bit of cheap did you not understand!?!

That is cheap for detailing kit

Originally Posted by andrewsmith

That is cheap for detailing kit

Yep, but good stuff though.

Originally Posted by specialone

Yep, but good stuff though.

Fair enough, personally I can't afford £150 to get rid of a couple of minor scratches. I'm a student so next year I imagine it's a good thing to have but at the moment, what would you reccomend under £50 as s good alternative, that's not going to stop me from using a better more pricy solution when I can afford it next year?

Originally Posted by skithepowder

Fair enough, personally I can't afford £150 to get rid of a couple of minor scratches. I'm a student so next year I imagine it's a good thing to have but at the moment, what would you reccomend under £50 as s good alternative, that's not going to stop me from using a better more pricy solution when I can afford it next year?

Tbh, id hand polish the scratches out for now, or lessen them and when you can afford some kit, give it the full monty.
BTW, where are you based?