Ever use automotive rubbing compound on your bike?
07-09-05, 09:16 PM
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Ever use automotive rubbing compound on your bike?
Have any of you ever used automotive rubbing compound on your bike? I have some marred spots (not scratched though) on my clearcoat/paint and was contempating using the same compound I use to rub out scratches on my pickup. Bike's a little marred from traveling on the hitch mount rack. Comments?
07-09-05, 10:42 PM
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Most rubbing compounds are quite coarse so you need to be careful you don't rub through the paint. A polishing compound may be more appropriate.
Good luck.
Ed
Good luck.
Ed
07-09-05, 10:53 PM
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Thanks for the tip. Does a polishing compound have any grit at all? I've rubbed the frame with bike wash until I couldn't rub anymore, but no luck (The marred spot is in the shape of a Yakima rubber chain strap used to attach the bike to the rack) If it has just a little grit, the polishing compound might be a good option.
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I use Kit SCRATCH OUT scratch & haze remover. It's made for clear coat as well as plastics. It works great and is available from ...gulp..... Walmart.
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Originally Posted by Plainsman
Thanks! That sounds like a great option. I'll be dropping by Wally World to pick some up!
Oh yeah, works good on cars too, if you have one of the infernal beasts.
Check it out!
Last edited by Wurm; 07-10-05 at 05:00 AM.
