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Started by Mr.Purple, April 17, 2013, 07:01:48 AM

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Mr.Purple

April 17, 2013, 07:01:48 AM
Im looking for some advise on a couple of scratches on my bike and what to do with them.

First I got a smale dot on my tank, its the sise of a pin-hole and is pretty deep. Probably down to the steel, but I can't see for sure since its so small. Is it possible to buy some paint and put a small drop of paint in the hole? Let it dry and then polish it up? How would it look?

The second scratsch is on the frame. Its on the right "handlebar" under the passanger seat. Its 5-7 cm long (2-3 inches), and has not gone trough the paint. What would be the best approach here?

And at last, does anyone know the paint code or paint name for a 2005 Monster S4R, red frame, red tank with the white stripe.

ducpainter

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April 17, 2013, 07:10:18 AM
The code should be in your owners manual, but it should be PPG 473.101 Anniversary Red

I looked in the .pdf file and it's listed as F_473.101. Never seen the F before.

Can you post some pictures of the frame scratch?

Your method for the tank sounds good.
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ducpainter

#3
April 17, 2013, 02:16:50 PM
Most touch ups look best if you keep them inside the borders of the scratch.

I use an artists brush to fill the defect and then sand it smooth with 1500/2000 grit paper and polish.

You should try to find out if that paint is a base coat or single stage red. Base coat needs clear to shine, whereas single stage will be glossy on its own.
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 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
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    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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Mr.Purple

#4
April 17, 2013, 03:56:09 PM
Ok, Ill just go to a paint shop tomorrow and get the single stage one.

When you sand it smooth, do you only sand the area where you have painted? Or do you sand it down togheter with the surrounding area?

ducpainter

#5
April 17, 2013, 04:17:15 PM
Some sanding of the surrounding area is unavoidable. Try to keep it to a minimum so you don't sand, or rub through when you polish.

The tank is clear coated. I don't believe the frame is. You might have a slight appearance difference which is why I like to keep touch ups as small as possible.

You'll probably need a little reducer/thinner to make the paint more manageable and slow the drying enough so it will flow to the edges of the scratch. Don't be afraid to apply more than one coat to fill/hide where it is deepest. Without activator, give the touch up several days to dry before polishing.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Mr.Purple

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April 17, 2013, 04:35:51 PM
Thanks, I have learned much from this :)

I'll post pictures with the final result.
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