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Not sure when or how it happened.. .but I spilled some fuel down the left side of my gastank..... Looks like when it leaned on its kickstand there was a spill.... anyway, I didnt notice it I guess... and now my paint is messed up...
the bike's paint is black.... and the drip marks look a dull black....
My question is.... would I be able to smooth out the uglies by using rubbing compound on the area, and then waxxing?
Figure I would ask the group first, before I make an ugly mess of things....
I plan on getting the tank repainted in the future...
but for now, I just want to try and clean it a bit....

thanks in advance

Bill in Florida

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tmarshall57 · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:27 am Post subject:

Normal gasoline should not leave a permanent mark. I would suggest washing as normal and after drying using your usual wax polish

Tony
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BobZ(IL) · Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:18 pm Post subject:

Shouldn't have to use rubbing compound, just polish or cleaner wax. If you do use rubbing compound, do so gingerly with a wet rag. Once you rub too hard there is no going back except to repaint.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 11:43 am Post subject:

I'd try Mequiars Cleaner Wax.

I use Pledge on my vinyl seats. Better than Armor All. I don't use Lemon Pledge though. It attracts bees and I"m somewhat allergic to bee stings. (Ask Allen - he saw me with my eye swollen shut after a bee flew into my helmet one day. Laughing

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chopper_harris · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:27 am Post subject:

The tank is factory finished with a 2-pack clear acrylic, the hardest paint finish over the past 30 years (modern, water based clear coats are not as tough).

Has it been resprayed ? Low budget acrylic colour coats are susceptible to modern unleaded fuels. Home resprays with aerosols are notorious for spoiling on the first fill-up Embarassed

If you want a gentle abrasive, I recommend a smokers toothpaste Cool

Rub in straight lines, rather than a circular motion.

A clear wax, and the old girl will shine (In the UK, I like Autoglym, but Mothers/Meguiars are becoming more popular here !)
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