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Old 05-13-17, 07:10 PM
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Removing Scuffs/Scratches from frame?

Recently bought a used bike which has several scuffs and scratches on the frame, like the one in the attached pic. How do you guys go about removing these? Does the nail polish remover with a cue-tip trick work or could that damage the clear coat finish? I have an aluminum frame. Thanks in advance!
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Have you tried a damp Magic Eraser?
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Try rubbing compound.
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Great ideas, thanks guys! I'll give them a try.
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T-cut, would be my firrt choice, or even tooth paste, an old trick from motorcycling days..... jif from the kitchen will also work, but use just a drop... its quite abrasive.
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