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24-06-05, 08:17 PM

I've had my SV 2 days and I've covered 250 miles, covered the front in bugs - so when I got home I got the tissue out and a bowl of luke warm water and set about cleaning them off,
It was only when I'd finished and dried off that i noticed small scratches on 1 side of the front fairing! doh! nowhere else (I'd been really carefull to soak the bugs then wipe them off)

My question - can i use t-cut on the fairing with it being plastic or will it make things worse?

fizzwheel · 24-06-05, 08:28 PM

I wouldnt use it on brand new paint work no, but then I dont know what else to suggest.

Hopefully somebody can advise you though

24-06-05, 08:29 PM

I agree with fizz, don't use the abrasive one till you've had several layers of wax on there.
The colour match type polish should be alright, but I don't know how well it'll cover the scratches.
The front of my bike is absolutely covered with those little marks (as well as quite a few dead bodies)

24-06-05, 08:32 PM

dont use it on new paintwork. its too soft

embee · 24-06-05, 11:14 PM

the various products like Autoglym Motorcycle Cleaner work really well to remove flies and hot weather type crud from the bodywork, and clean wheels a treat.

I use it sparingly and only when really necessary.

Otherwise use a good bodywork shampoo for washing it (Autoglym, Mer, Meguiars etc). Once it's really clean, use a normal polish (again the usual makes, I prefer Autoglym), and it'll ease out any very slight scratches. Don't use T-cut or similar, way too abrasive.

25-06-05, 12:03 AM

bug guts are more corrosive than winter salt

25-06-05, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hutchy

I've had my SV 2 days and I've covered 250 miles, covered the front in bugs - so when I got home I got the tissue out and a bowl of luke warm water and set about cleaning them off,
It was only when I'd finished and dried off that i noticed small scratches on 1 side of the front fairing! doh! nowhere else (I'd been really carefull to soak the bugs then wipe them off)

My question - can i use t-cut on the fairing with it being plastic or will it make things worse?

Thats one reason i did not get a black one as the marks will be more obvious

25-06-05, 03:11 AM

Try leaving a fairly damp tea towl over the fairing for 5-10 mins first , it really helps loosen the crap, most will just wash off with a hose then.

Similar to soaking that bowl with yesterdays wheatabix in.....

Sorry I didn't answer your question lol - No idea about using T-cut, I certainly wouldn't use it often or as a solution to removing scratches.

24-06-05, 08:17 PM	#1
hutchy Guest Posts: n/a	bugs with grit I've had my SV 2 days and I've covered 250 miles, covered the front in bugs - so when I got home I got the tissue out and a bowl of luke warm water and set about cleaning them off, It was only when I'd finished and dried off that i noticed small scratches on 1 side of the front fairing! doh! nowhere else (I'd been really carefull to soak the bugs then wipe them off) My question - can i use t-cut on the fairing with it being plastic or will it make things worse?

24-06-05, 08:28 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	I wouldnt use it on brand new paint work no, but then I dont know what else to suggest. Hopefully somebody can advise you though __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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24-06-05, 08:29 PM	#3
Carsick Guest Posts: n/a	I agree with fizz, don't use the abrasive one till you've had several layers of wax on there. The colour match type polish should be alright, but I don't know how well it'll cover the scratches. The front of my bike is absolutely covered with those little marks (as well as quite a few dead bodies)

24-06-05, 08:32 PM	#4
jaysv650 Guest Posts: n/a	dont use it on new paintwork. its too soft

24-06-05, 11:14 PM	#5
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,802	the various products like Autoglym Motorcycle Cleaner work really well to remove flies and hot weather type crud from the bodywork, and clean wheels a treat. I use it sparingly and only when really necessary. Otherwise use a good bodywork shampoo for washing it (Autoglym, Mer, Meguiars etc). Once it's really clean, use a normal polish (again the usual makes, I prefer Autoglym), and it'll ease out any very slight scratches. Don't use T-cut or similar, way too abrasive.

25-06-05, 12:03 AM	#6
RandyO Guest Posts: n/a	bug guts are more corrosive than winter salt

25-06-05, 03:11 AM	#8
adam Guest Posts: n/a	Try leaving a fairly damp tea towl over the fairing for 5-10 mins first , it really helps loosen the crap, most will just wash off with a hose then. Similar to soaking that bowl with yesterdays wheatabix in..... Sorry I didn't answer your question lol - No idea about using T-cut, I certainly wouldn't use it often or as a solution to removing scratches.