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Radster1986

04-24-2018, 11:05 AM

I have a solid black ninja that is getting older, and I want to protect it better than with the products that were available at the time I bought the bike. Over the years from taking the cover on and off, road grime, bugs, riding etc. the paint is in phenomenal shape, but like all things black it attracts and show every defect. I plan on getting the swirls out and then applying a ceramic coating of some sort. I looked over the bike thoroughly and found only one major defect that I forgot about. I had a bug stuck to the tank, and foolishly tried to get it off with my fingernail, needless to say it left a scratch in the paint. I tried various methods or polishing with the least aggressive to most aggressive I was comfortable with. If it was anywhere else, I wouldn't care as much, but its right on the top of the gas tank I see it every time I use to bike. I have attached photos of the best I could get, give the light and camera. The surface is smooth to the touch and wont catch on the edge of my finger, but there is still a visible line that looks like its a little valley where the original scratch was. Any advice on how to correct this would be great, however I am not oppose to taking it to a professional if need be to have it corrected, if it is something I may not be able to do with my skillset. Also what coatings work well for motorcycle applications? Or are they all about the same? Thanks in advance.

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Radster1986

05-03-2018, 08:24 PM

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WaxMaster1

05-03-2018, 09:31 PM

I have a solid black ninja that is getting older, and I want to protect it better than with the products that were available at the time I bought the bike. Over the years from taking the cover on and off, road grime, bugs, riding etc. the paint is in phenomenal shape, but like all things black it attracts and show every defect. I plan on getting the swirls out and then applying a ceramic coating of some sort. I looked over the bike thoroughly and found only one major defect that I forgot about. I had a bug stuck to the tank, and foolishly tried to get it off with my fingernail, needless to say it left a scratch in the paint. I tried various methods or polishing with the least aggressive to most aggressive I was comfortable with. If it was anywhere else, I wouldn't care as much, but its right on the top of the gas tank I see it every time I use to bike. I have attached photos of the best I could get, give the light and camera. The surface is smooth to the touch and wont catch on the edge of my finger, but there is still a visible line that looks like its a little valley where the original scratch was. Any advice on how to correct this would be great, however I am not oppose to taking it to a professional if need be to have it corrected, if it is something I may not be able to do with my skillset. Also what coatings work well for motorcycle applications? Or are they all about the same? Thanks in advance.

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I don't see any pictures

Radster1986

05-03-2018, 09:58 PM

I don't see any pictures

Ah crap, I see them on my end, but when I try to re upload them it gives me a little red exclamation in a circle. Any idea how to fix that so I can upload them? Thanks

Eldorado2k

05-03-2018, 10:05 PM

I see the picture in the thread preview screen. But can’t see the photos from within the thread. Weird.

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Radster1986

05-04-2018, 11:00 AM

[QUOTE=Eldorado2k;1573153]I see the picture in the thread preview screen. But can’t see the photos from within the thread. Weird.
Ah bummer idk whats going on either! Does anyone have an tips for what they can see? I would like to try and tackle it this weekend if possible since it will be cool and sunny, Thanks!