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Blast510
Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 02:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey guys my brother dropped my blast a few days ago and landed in the grass. There isnt too much damage but there are light scratches on the front windscreen and tank cover. Should i try buffing them out or will it end up just making it look worse? Any help would be greatly apreciated.

Thanks,
Andrew
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Ezblast
Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 09:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Gently use ultra fine grit on scratch area then buff very gently.
GT - JBOTDS! EZ
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Monday, April 02, 2007 - 01:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Though it may be better to leave it alone. You can definitely do more harm than good, unless you have old worn bodywork. (I've seen a few botched scratch repair jobs)
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Slowhand96
Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 10:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Andrew
Maybe I can advise you on this one. Since winter has returned to Minnesota (from 86 to 40 in one day) I spent the weekend cleaning and shining up my blast. I had some boot scuffs on the tail so I thought I would polish it up a little. I used Meguiars #9 swirl remover, the "gentlest" least abrasive polish available. When I was done the boot scuff was gone but now the black plastic looks cloudy, very cloudy, almost a grey when looked at straight on. I don't know if a coat of colored wax will save it or not, but I agree with with Erik, leave it alone!
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