Repairing a scratch

[OldSchool]

I have a scratch in one of my bags. No I didn't put it there and yes the person who did is still alive....they apologized. Colorite offers the touch up pens and for 5 more the 2 oz jars. (Need a base and color) Am I better off getting the pens or is my better choice the jars? Does anyone know if the these will keep for longer periods of time? Also I already have a clear coat in an auto touch up pen. Can I use that to finish or am I better off using the clear coat Colorite sells ? Any help is greatly appreciated:tup:

[Quarterbore]

There are videos on YouTube that show how to do it. The videos could be on Colorite's website too. I have a saddlebag that needs to be redone - it has a number of deep scratches mainly on the door. I am working on a trunk for the bike too and I plan to use spray cans myself to paint the saddlebag plus the trunk and rack at the same time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7Bn3hf_jeE

I don't know if the cans are a better option or not for a single scratch. My guess is that they would be better for a future mishap then the pens.

[id-man]

My guess is that the pen would get you by till you're ready to tackle a more elaborate fix. I bought Colorite rattle cans to paint my trunk this summer and in spite of being too expensive for what you get I was pleased that they worked exceptionally well (nice spray pattern and no spitting) and the color was dead on. I was able to lay down a nice base coat which I cleared over with some 2-part clear from a bodyshop buddy. I would think if you're just covering a scratch any clear pen would suffice, at least in my case I did not buy Colorite's clear and everything worked out dandy.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5508/14384001224_a8f1a2381a_c.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5581/14993514279_cb12e86f45_c.jpg

[OldSchool]

My guess is that the pen would get you by till you're ready to tackle a more elaborate fix. I bought Colorite rattle cans to paint my trunk this summer and in spite of being too expensive for what you get I was pleased that they worked exceptionally well (nice spray pattern and no spitting) and the color was dead on. I was able to lay down a nice base coat which I cleared over with some 2-part clear from a bodyshop buddy. I would think if you're just covering a scratch any clear pen would suffice, at least in my case I did not buy Colorite's clear and everything worked out dandy.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5508/14384001224_a8f1a2381a_c.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5581/14993514279_cb12e86f45_c.jpg

Id thats a nice bike man. I really think the Vulcans are one of the best looking bikes every made and yours can easily be the poster child. I did find out the pens are good for 7 years. No mention on the 2oz jars, but your right why overkill. The pen should last me quite awhile. Thanks on the clear coat too. That saved me some cash. I got a brew saved for ya.

[Silent Sam]

id-man...If I ever decide to buy a new bike..I'm just gonna leave the one I have with you for a winter...and the cash difference, a new one would cost ! :tup:

[id-man]

FUnny! Thanks for that Sam but the pictures really do look better than in person. The bike's got about 43k on it now and all I see is the flaws. Although I must say I fully agree with OldSchool that it is a handsome piece - the 1500s in particular I think they just had the right proportions of all the parts. I got a little unexpected late season ride yesterday (Thank you God) and both my lady and I said as we emerged from our lunch spot what a damn fine looking bike it was. It's nice when you like what you've got. (lady included!)

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3728/13883855372_99d7322769.jpg

[robjob]

That is a nice looking ride id-man in spite of the white walls. Not normally a fan of them but I gotta admit they do look good on your bike. That wasn't too bad yesterday for Nov 23. Snuck in a ride myself here in the great white north :tup:

[Silent Sam]

.... :tup: Looking Good..Happy Holliday's.. :D