Paint Burn

markusmaximus · 07-21-2008, 02:43 PM

After trailing my bike home last week, I noticed where the tie down strap rubbed against the saddle bag resulting in "paint burn" for lack of a better term. Any suggestions to rid this unsightly mark on my saddlebag surface? I tried washing with mild detergent and spraying with a polish treatment to no avail. Thanks.

cactusjack · 07-21-2008, 02:45 PM

Maybe a little rubbing compound? Work gently and be careful not to get overzealous with it.

**scion0** · 07-21-2008, 02:52 PM

I have a similiar spot on my rear fender. that I can not get off. I'll try to get a picture for the site tonight.

tkd · 07-21-2008, 08:34 PM

I would start with Meguairs "scratch X". It is a super fine polishing compound. Work it on a clean surface only. Follow the instructions. After that, I would go to Meguiars #7 Showcar glaze, then finish it off with the premium wax of your choice. My guess is that will take about 95% of it off. If that doesn't do it, get some regular light rubbing compound and add that to the front of the order I just described. If that doesn't do it, it's probably more than you can remove safely by hand.

Just my thoughts

macmac · 07-21-2008, 08:41 PM

Question? Does it look ok with water on it....? If so you might compound it out, and or re-clear it with out compounding.

mncruiser · 07-22-2008, 08:28 AM

I second Scratch X, it has saved me many times.

blowndodge · 07-22-2008, 09:37 AM

+1 on the above advice. Always start with polishing compound before trying rubbing compound.

markusmaximus · 07-22-2008, 11:12 AM

Thanks gents. I'll give it stiff polish and rub. And then I use some on the bike.

ridemslow · 07-22-2008, 11:57 AM

Let us know what you accomplish. Details, details, details!

macmac · 07-22-2008, 06:02 PM

No Pics of any of that!

07-21-2008, 02:43 PM	#1
markusmaximus Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 603	Paint Burn After trailing my bike home last week, I noticed where the tie down strap rubbed against the saddle bag resulting in "paint burn" for lack of a better term. Any suggestions to rid this unsightly mark on my saddlebag surface? I tried washing with mild detergent and spraying with a polish treatment to no avail. Thanks. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-21-2008, 02:45 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Paint Burn Maybe a little rubbing compound? Work gently and be careful not to get overzealous with it. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-21-2008, 02:52 PM	#3
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	Paint Burn I have a similiar spot on my rear fender. that I can not get off. I'll try to get a picture for the site tonight. __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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07-21-2008, 08:34 PM	#4
tkd Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Elk River, MN (twin cities) Posts: 271	Paint Burn I would start with Meguairs "scratch X". It is a super fine polishing compound. Work it on a clean surface only. Follow the instructions. After that, I would go to Meguiars #7 Showcar glaze, then finish it off with the premium wax of your choice. My guess is that will take about 95% of it off. If that doesn't do it, get some regular light rubbing compound and add that to the front of the order I just described. If that doesn't do it, it's probably more than you can remove safely by hand. Just my thoughts
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07-21-2008, 08:41 PM	#5
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Paint Burn Question? Does it look ok with water on it....? If so you might compound it out, and or re-clear it with out compounding. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-22-2008, 08:28 AM	#6
mncruiser Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 220	Paint Burn I second Scratch X, it has saved me many times. __________________ Jeff Twin Cities, MN '08 Goldwing '01 1500FI Nomad, traded 9/12 Also '02 Honda Sabre Kawanow #826
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07-22-2008, 09:37 AM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Paint Burn +1 on the above advice. Always start with polishing compound before trying rubbing compound. __________________ 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
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07-22-2008, 11:12 AM	#8
markusmaximus Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 603	Paint Burn Thanks gents. I'll give it stiff polish and rub. And then I use some on the bike.
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07-22-2008, 11:57 AM	#9
ridemslow Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chesapeake, Ohio Posts: 1,537	Paint Burn Let us know what you accomplish. Details, details, details! __________________
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07-22-2008, 06:02 PM	#10
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Paint Burn No Pics of any of that! __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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