Will this polish out? - SV650.org

27-12-08, 11:17 AM

It's on ebay and I'm thinking of doing a buy it now, but I'd like to know if folk think this mark will polish out?

Please don't reply if you've never polished a scratch in your life and are guessing based upon what you've heard others say, but if you really do know about these things, or even just if you've done it before, I'd really appreciate your input. Thanks.

the_lone_wolf · 27-12-08, 11:24 AM

JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!!

i haven't seen a VHS tape in years...

27-12-08, 12:00 PM

Bit sticker residue me thinks,at least it is one piece and a good Farecula and polish will probably bring it up like new. Worst comes to the worst a bit of spraying as long as it is intact. I take it the price is right?

27-12-08, 04:53 PM

I can't see properly but it looks like the scratch hasn't gone through to the undercoat/primer?

In that case, it *should* be ok - again I can't tell how bad it is but try using a polish first. I have been using Meguiars #9 Swirl Remover http://www.autogeek.net/meg9swirrem.html which is good for a polish, but quite abrasive. You could try something like T-Cut which I seem to recall is less abrasive, but I haven't used it for a long time!

If the polish isn't enough, some very fine wet and dry sandpaper can be used first but just be careful...it'll take paint off quite quickly...

27-12-08, 05:33 PM

I have used some paste called g3 before with good results although best to do by hand using a little water heres a link http://www.autopaint-pro.co.uk/400g-...-paste-4-p.asp

phil24_7 · 27-12-08, 06:47 PM

g3 is the shizzle, they do it in different grades too.

27-12-08, 06:51 PM

Cool, I've bought it. Thanks guys.

phil24_7 · 27-12-08, 07:10 PM

Go gentle with it and use the g8 or 10 to get any stubborn polishing marks out.

27-12-08, 07:16 PM

If it is sticker residue, i have stuff that smells like oranges(sort of) which is used in the sign trade for disolving the adhesive, one wipe leave for one min wipe again and its gone! if you can't get it locally get in touch and i will send you a little bottle of it. Mike

Dave20046 · 27-12-08, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lifeboat Mike

If it is sticker residue, i have stuff that smells like oranges(sort of) which is used in the sign trade for disolving the adhesive, one wipe leave for one min wipe again and its gone! if you can't get it locally get in touch and i will send you a little bottle of it. Mike

mmm we have that stuff, we refer to it as chocolate orange stuff though. Not sure why it's specifically choc orange.

27-12-08, 11:17 AM	#1
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Will this polish out? It's on ebay and I'm thinking of doing a buy it now, but I'd like to know if folk think this mark will polish out? Please don't reply if you've never polished a scratch in your life and are guessing based upon what you've heard others say, but if you really do know about these things, or even just if you've done it before, I'd really appreciate your input. Thanks.

27-12-08, 11:24 AM	#2
the_lone_wolf Captain Awesome Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hamble Posts: 4,266	Re: Will this polish out? JESUS CHRIST!!!!!!!!! i haven't seen a VHS tape in years... __________________ Official "Dumbass of the Year" 2011 (•_•) ( •_•)>⌐■-■ (⌐■_■) Deal with it...

27-12-08, 12:00 PM	#3
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Will this polish out? Bit sticker residue me thinks,at least it is one piece and a good Farecula and polish will probably bring it up like new. Worst comes to the worst a bit of spraying as long as it is intact. I take it the price is right?

27-12-08, 04:53 PM	#4
muffles Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Will this polish out? I can't see properly but it looks like the scratch hasn't gone through to the undercoat/primer? In that case, it should be ok - again I can't tell how bad it is but try using a polish first. I have been using Meguiars #9 Swirl Remover http://www.autogeek.net/meg9swirrem.html which is good for a polish, but quite abrasive. You could try something like T-Cut which I seem to recall is less abrasive, but I haven't used it for a long time! If the polish isn't enough, some very fine wet and dry sandpaper can be used first but just be careful...it'll take paint off quite quickly...

27-12-08, 05:33 PM	#5
theshed Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Will this polish out? I have used some paste called g3 before with good results although best to do by hand using a little water heres a link http://www.autopaint-pro.co.uk/400g-...-paste-4-p.asp

27-12-08, 06:47 PM	#6
phil24_7 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Plymouth, England Posts: 3,787	Re: Will this polish out? g3 is the shizzle, they do it in different grades too. __________________ Phil I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time! Blue SV650 K3, GSX-R K5 front end, TL1000S clip-ons, lower fairings, seat cowl, gel seat, Pyramid undertray, R&G crash bungs, stainless steel bar ends, full titanium Akrapovic exhaust, Power Commander, clear rear light, flush mount front indys, mini rear indys, Autocom 300 duo intercom, Acumen cat 1 alarm and Micheline Pilot Power 2ct's.

27-12-08, 06:51 PM	#7
-Ralph- Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Will this polish out? Cool, I've bought it. Thanks guys.

27-12-08, 07:10 PM	#8
phil24_7 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Plymouth, England Posts: 3,787	Re: Will this polish out? Go gentle with it and use the g8 or 10 to get any stubborn polishing marks out. __________________ Phil I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time! Blue SV650 K3, GSX-R K5 front end, TL1000S clip-ons, lower fairings, seat cowl, gel seat, Pyramid undertray, R&G crash bungs, stainless steel bar ends, full titanium Akrapovic exhaust, Power Commander, clear rear light, flush mount front indys, mini rear indys, Autocom 300 duo intercom, Acumen cat 1 alarm and Micheline Pilot Power 2ct's.

27-12-08, 07:16 PM	#9
Lifeboat Mike Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Will this polish out? If it is sticker residue, i have stuff that smells like oranges(sort of) which is used in the sign trade for disolving the adhesive, one wipe leave for one min wipe again and its gone! if you can't get it locally get in touch and i will send you a little bottle of it. Mike

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