Gastank scratch removal tips?

[Paul466]

Hi Everyone! Over the summer got stuck in a muddy situation. In the process I managed to tip over and my boot shank put abut an inch scratch in the side of the tank! It is through clearcoat not to metal. Want to get some graphics from Tabasco but im not sure what im into as far the repair. Any tips I would appreciate. Thx

 

[Scoobynut]

I've used 3M Scratch Remover in the past with good results. Depending on how deep the scratch is, might take 5 or 6 applications and a lot of heavy pressure, elbow grease.

 

[autoteach]

if it is through the clear you won't "remove" the scratch. Cover it with a sticker, or get a touch up pen. If it is just the clear, you can get a clear coat paint that come in a nail polish-ish container.

 

[Scoobynut]

Autoteach, have you ever used the 3M stuff? I bought a Ninja 650 for my son and it had some pretty deep scratches through the clearcoat on the rear of the tank. The bike is black so they were pretty visible, basically looked like white lines about a pencil lead width where the scratches were. After 5 or 6 heavy passes with the 3M scratch remover, they're barely visible, you have to know they're there to find them. I then applied 3M clear bra material where the scratches were to prevent future scratches. Better than a sticker or touch up pen IMO.

 

[~TABASCO~]

Depending on your expectations you have several options. You can add some clear fingernail polish on the scratch and then take some 1000 grit and knock down the excess and do an easy buff to the area. Next if have an air brush you can reduce some clear and add it to the area and then an easy buff. Another option is to contact a few local small custom paint shops. You might be able to find someone to add a little clear for not much money. Finally, drop it off at a paint shop and just have them fix it. Ive done each of these on different applications many times. Again, just depends how perfect your expecting the end results to be. ::008::

 

[autoteach]

I have this kit:
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-da-microfiber-system.html

Not a high speed buffer, which has its ups and downs.


And I substitute this in for the heavier scratches:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/3m-rubbing-compound2.html?productid=3m-rubbing-compound2&channelid=FROOG&utm_source=CSEs&utm_medium=GoogleProductSearch&utm_campaign=CSE&gclid=CI_m29-A0L0CFQ7MtAodI2QADA

Going by the OP's description, I don't know if any of these items will help. Like Tabasco said, you will likely have to add some clear to get the smooth finish back.