Rubbed too hard

coffey67 · 08-12-2013, 02:27 PM

So I rubbed on my flat black paint job a little too hard. There was a splattered something on my fairing and I rubbed a little too hard getting it off. Lesson learned. I now have a slightly shiny spot on my flat black paint. I also have a couple of shiny spots on my tank where it meets the seat. These spots are when my jeans rub on the tank a bit while I'm riding. I am considering buying a can of aerosol paint from color-rite that is the exact match for my 2013 Vaquero. If I were to mask over around the area and then shoot a very light coat of the paint over the shiny spots would this fix the problem or make matters worse?

**BigRed** · 08-12-2013, 03:48 PM

So you rubbed one out, ey?

dale55 · 08-12-2013, 04:20 PM

Rubbed too hard! eh?????????????????????????? on a public forum???!!

coffey67 · 08-12-2013, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dale55

Rubbed too hard! eh?????????????????????????? on a public forum???!!

Yes, I have no shame!

blowndodge · 08-12-2013, 05:36 PM

Don't we have a seperate section for this????

coffey67 · 08-12-2013, 05:40 PM

OK so now that the fun is over... Has anyone ever tried a light over spray of aerosol touch-up paint to fix a shiny spot on flat black?

**cnc** · 08-12-2013, 06:28 PM

You might be Ok with flat, but usually the overspray areas ( edges of the spray pattern ) will be noticeable. A trick we used to use was spray through a small, say 1-2 in hole in a piece of cardboard, holding the cardboard a few in off the work and the spray tin another 6 or so inches off of that. Bear in mind the resprayed part even if you are able to blend it well will not be baked and in my mind will be quite sensitive to rubbing into a shiner surface again.

**glwilson** · 08-12-2013, 07:50 PM

Maybe just use a high-speed buffer on the rest of the fairing so it matches the new shiny spot...

Another idea that has been done and is quick, easy, and reversible is to use Plasti Dip.

You cannot screw up with it. It is a temporary situation, although some get a year or more out of it. It is easily removed (just peel it off). It is fairly resilient in its adherence (although a rock or something could start to make it peel off -- however, a can doesn't cost that much to re-spray a new coat on.

Anyway... you get the point. There are plenty of videos on YouTube about it. Some on here have used it on rims.

Just an idea... for what it is worth.

Oh... and by the way... quit rubbing things so much.

**nomadtom69** · 08-12-2013, 08:36 PM

when they came out with the flat black I had thought something like that might happen get something hard to get off and would mess up paint job in the process. Give me shine any time

id-man · 08-12-2013, 08:52 PM

In my business I paint things satin black all the time and cleaning off spots takes special handling to avoid either dulling or shining. Sheen can often be buffed back to the right level with a little compound and light rubbing - the lightness of your touch depends on the coarsness of the compound. Light sanding with very fine (1200 grit) wet paper can also work. But basiclly it's more zen voodoo than science - you have to be one with the shine. If you pull that off you're a master.

08-12-2013, 02:27 PM	#1
coffey67 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Goreville, Illinois Posts: 202	Rubbed too hard So I rubbed on my flat black paint job a little too hard. There was a splattered something on my fairing and I rubbed a little too hard getting it off. Lesson learned. I now have a slightly shiny spot on my flat black paint. I also have a couple of shiny spots on my tank where it meets the seat. These spots are when my jeans rub on the tank a bit while I'm riding. I am considering buying a can of aerosol paint from color-rite that is the exact match for my 2013 Vaquero. If I were to mask over around the area and then shoot a very light coat of the paint over the shiny spots would this fix the problem or make matters worse? Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

08-12-2013, 05:36 PM	#5
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Don't we have a seperate section for this???? __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005 Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

08-12-2013, 05:40 PM	#6
coffey67 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Goreville, Illinois Posts: 202	OK so now that the fun is over... Has anyone ever tried a light over spray of aerosol touch-up paint to fix a shiny spot on flat black? Last edited by coffey67; 08-12-2013 at 06:53 PM.
	0

08-12-2013, 06:28 PM	#7
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	You might be Ok with flat, but usually the overspray areas ( edges of the spray pattern ) will be noticeable. A trick we used to use was spray through a small, say 1-2 in hole in a piece of cardboard, holding the cardboard a few in off the work and the spray tin another 6 or so inches off of that. Bear in mind the resprayed part even if you are able to blend it well will not be baked and in my mind will be quite sensitive to rubbing into a shiner surface again. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
	0

08-12-2013, 07:50 PM	#8
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Maybe just use a high-speed buffer on the rest of the fairing so it matches the new shiny spot... Another idea that has been done and is quick, easy, and reversible is to use Plasti Dip. You cannot screw up with it. It is a temporary situation, although some get a year or more out of it. It is easily removed (just peel it off). It is fairly resilient in its adherence (although a rock or something could start to make it peel off -- however, a can doesn't cost that much to re-spray a new coat on. Anyway... you get the point. There are plenty of videos on YouTube about it. Some on here have used it on rims. Just an idea... for what it is worth. Oh... and by the way... quit rubbing things so much. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
	0

08-12-2013, 03:48 PM	#2
BigRed Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 765	So you rubbed one out, ey?
	0

08-12-2013, 04:20 PM	#3
dale55 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 353	Rubbed too hard! eh?????????????????????????? on a public forum???!!
	0

08-12-2013, 08:36 PM	#9
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	when they came out with the flat black I had thought something like that might happen get something hard to get off and would mess up paint job in the process. Give me shine any time __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
	0

08-12-2013, 08:52 PM	#10
id-man Advanced Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Cape Cod Massachusetts Posts: 822	In my business I paint things satin black all the time and cleaning off spots takes special handling to avoid either dulling or shining. Sheen can often be buffed back to the right level with a little compound and light rubbing - the lightness of your touch depends on the coarsness of the compound. Light sanding with very fine (1200 grit) wet paper can also work. But basiclly it's more zen voodoo than science - you have to be one with the shine. If you pull that off you're a master. __________________ 2004 Nomad 1500FI - weeeeeeeeee!
	0