Hi,
I just purchased a 2010 Black HD Road King Classic (thanks! Debbie).
This was a "leftover" on the showroom floor with 14 miles on it.
The staff at the HD dealer apparently "dust" the bikes periodically and as you know create the cobweb scratches in the clear coat.
Unfortunatly, a part of the deal with the salesman was to have the shop buff out the cobweb scratches.
Now we have replaced the cobweb scratches with buffer scratches.
For the most part the scratches are still only visable in the direct sun light, but the paint has lost that deep rich black shine.
In my last conversation with the salesman he suggested a wet sand.
I'm trying not to hurt their feelings and to cut my losses, so that's what brings me here.
Given that this is fairly "fresh" factory paint and what I think are minor scratches (based on what I've been reading here), I want to be certain that I have the correct products and procedures before I attempt the restore.
My goal is to restore a deep, rich black finish as good if not better than what was delivered by the factory. I'm guessing that they had it right at the factory.
Disclaimer: I'm not a detailer and have only waxed a few cars and bikes before.
I've purchased the following Meguiar's products (sorry, not finding the acros):
Scratch X 2.0
Clear Cost Safe Polishing Compound
Tech Wax 2.0
I also bought some terry cloth towels where as they were specified in the product instructions.
I am concerned that I may be too aggressive here and want to avoid that.
My thoughts are to apply the Scratch X 2.0 by hand, perhaps several applications. Follow up with the Polishing Compound (assuming that it is a finer abrasive). Finish off with the Tech Wax 2.0. All of the above are hand applied.
Sorry if this is too wordy, just want to cover everything.
If there are any suggestions, hints, tips and/or advice available that'd be great!
Thanks,
ronbonh
I just purchased a 2010 Black HD Road King Classic (thanks! Debbie).
This was a "leftover" on the showroom floor with 14 miles on it.
The staff at the HD dealer apparently "dust" the bikes periodically and as you know create the cobweb scratches in the clear coat.
Unfortunatly, a part of the deal with the salesman was to have the shop buff out the cobweb scratches.
Now we have replaced the cobweb scratches with buffer scratches.
For the most part the scratches are still only visable in the direct sun light, but the paint has lost that deep rich black shine.
In my last conversation with the salesman he suggested a wet sand.
I'm trying not to hurt their feelings and to cut my losses, so that's what brings me here.
Given that this is fairly "fresh" factory paint and what I think are minor scratches (based on what I've been reading here), I want to be certain that I have the correct products and procedures before I attempt the restore.
My goal is to restore a deep, rich black finish as good if not better than what was delivered by the factory. I'm guessing that they had it right at the factory.
Disclaimer: I'm not a detailer and have only waxed a few cars and bikes before.
I've purchased the following Meguiar's products (sorry, not finding the acros):
Scratch X 2.0
Clear Cost Safe Polishing Compound
Tech Wax 2.0
I also bought some terry cloth towels where as they were specified in the product instructions.
I am concerned that I may be too aggressive here and want to avoid that.
My thoughts are to apply the Scratch X 2.0 by hand, perhaps several applications. Follow up with the Polishing Compound (assuming that it is a finer abrasive). Finish off with the Tech Wax 2.0. All of the above are hand applied.
Sorry if this is too wordy, just want to cover everything.
If there are any suggestions, hints, tips and/or advice available that'd be great!
Thanks,
ronbonh
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