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Dropped TBA last year, (Mulberry) small scratch front fender, purchased paint touch up/repair kit. How do I prep/clean the damaged area b4 painting? Use fine or what grade steel wool? What type of cleaning solution? A solvent, what type? Acetone? Plain old alcohol? Good old-fashioned soap and water? Afraid if I use too strong solvent could disfigure plastic fender. What are your suggestions or experience?
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Worn Saddle
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Jon,
First thing you gotta know is there are about 14 coats of paint on the fenders and tanks. Really! I would recommend NOT doing anything more than just cleaning and filling the scratch with the paint. I would imagine as soon as you start to sand or anything, you will end up with a large discolored area and end up repainting the entire fender.
I had a few little scratches on my fender, and just used the touch-up paint and it looks fine. You can't see it unless you know where to look. I have a spare tank that Jaymo gave me with a big chip in it and I was amazed at how many coats of paint there are on the thing. Some colors even use a variety of colors and blend as they coat the parts to get the final color. I think that is why you cannot get the Capsian blue - it's not just one color.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
Pat
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if you want it perfect that will inviolve sanding, filling, priming, and painting
Frank
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Loquacious
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Quote:
I think that is why you cannot get the Capsian blue - it's not just one color.
really good info. i was wondering about that. might hafta go change my classy 
allhailthefrenchpress
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Learned Hand
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Learned Hand
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Can I buy a qt. of Mulberry or is also a blended color. Where can I get it if is available.
Thanks
John
John 06 America Mulberry\Silver
"Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time"
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Learned Hand
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One more thing to remember, that fender is plastic, and not very sturdy plastic at that.
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