First boo boo
Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:10 pm
Must have been a stone chip. Any tips for fixing?
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dgnyberg wrote:One thing I've found that works good for minor nicks and scratches is fingernail polish.
There are so many different colors, it is easy to find a very close match.
And, they are cheaper than "official" touch-up paints.
Use a fine artist paint brush and it comes out very nice.
I flat mine within a couple of days. Easier whilst the paint is soft?Jge64 wrote:Yup toothpick or artists brush, filling in the chip until it has a slight dome
Wait 30 days......this is critical
Hand rub with a polish, Meguires ultimate compound a good one
When it's flat, rewax or seal, done.....
Ah. I don't sand, just use the cutting compound to flatten.Jge64 wrote:30 days , and spot will polish out better.
Another great trick is cut a mini spot of 220 grit paper the exact size of a new eraser on the end of a pencil, spot glue it on. Then after 30 days, use it in a circular fashion or in a drill and then you sand only the spot.
Awesome idea!!! Thanks!dgnyberg wrote:One thing I've found that works good for minor nicks and scratches is fingernail polish.
There are so many different colors, it is easy to find a very close match.
And, they are cheaper than "official" touch-up paints.
Use a fine artist paint brush and it comes out very nice.
Thanks!easyrider wrote:Boo boos are common and easy to come by, so might want to get an adequate paint supply that is correct for your year and model.First resource would be your dealership but you can also contact these companies by phone or email and perhaps they can get some made for you as well . The paint code is most likely in the luggage or storage area under the seat on a sticker. I think its pearl red ??
https://touchupdirect.com/shop/touch-up ... red-r-259/
http://www.colorrite.com/product/honda- ... l-1359.cfm
Thanks...I appreciate the tips.Jge64 wrote:Yup toothpick or artists brush, filling in the chip until it has a slight dome
Wait 30 days......this is critical
Hand rub with a polish, Meguires ultimate compound a good one
When it's flat, rewax or seal, done.....
I did think about decals to cover up any boo boos.....bullet holes would certainly lend a tough feel to my scooter.....loldavenowherejones wrote:I am passing though Abbotsford bc. The sometimes murder capital of Canada. There is a bloody t-shirt behind my Forza. I am going to get some bullet hole stickers to cover my booboo's. I have been in the middle of a shoot out in this town. I moved.
Ooooo neat trick Jge. Good one. Thanks.Jge64 wrote:30 days , and spot will polish out better.
Another great trick is cut a mini spot of 220 grit paper the exact size of a new eraser on the end of a pencil, spot glue it on. Then after 30 days, use it in a circular fashion or in a drill and then you sand only the spot.
Hi, I was at the dealer and they do not have touch up paint , however, they told me to go to colorline.com. I don't think that is going to work after looking at the site.Sandymay wrote:Thanks!easyrider wrote:Boo boos are common and easy to come by, so might want to get an adequate paint supply that is correct for your year and model.First resource would be your dealership but you can also contact these companies by phone or email and perhaps they can get some made for you as well . The paint code is most likely in the luggage or storage area under the seat on a sticker. I think its pearl red ??
https://touchupdirect.com/shop/touch-up ... red-r-259/
http://www.colorrite.com/product/honda- ... l-1359.cfm