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Author Message   S1owner Posted on Sunday, March 15, 2015 - 09:50 pm:        So on my build I am using an XB front fender. It is black plastic all the way through so it has some minor rash whats the best way to smooth it out? Want to keep it black and not paint it.   Littlebuggles Posted on Monday, March 16, 2015 - 06:17 am:        Sand paper in increasing grades of smoothness, 1500-2000/2500... Harley branded finishing creams work nicely, I'll update the thread with the two I have used for final work in the morning as the specific names are escaping me at the moment. I've found the Surlyn refinishes nicely (and have refurbished a few different pieces for resale) with just some elbow grease, care, and the right grit polish.   S1owner Posted on Monday, March 16, 2015 - 06:44 am:        Thanks kinda figured but never hurts to ask   Littlebuggles Posted on Monday, March 16, 2015 - 10:02 am:        Okay, so start with the Swirl and Scratch Remover, until you have a nice even finish, having removed the sanding scratches, then finish with the Harley Glaze. I use small folded pieces of the HD disposable soft cloths, or old fine weave 100% cotton t-shirt material to get to a scratch free finish. I've found the poly cotton blend t-shirts will leave small scratches, the poly isn't very fond of rubbing up against the plastics. It's done well for polishing out light scratches in the paint on my wife's car, keeping it looking bright and new... I purchased these products a number of years ago, five to ten or so, so they may call them something else, but as long as you know what they do the parts guys can sort you out, If they're only a Harley shop I suggest you just try not to say "Buell" or you might scare them off. Something suitably descriptive but still vague -like "light finish repair on bodywork" may get you the help you need.   Ceejay Posted on Monday, March 16, 2015 - 02:30 pm:        If you don't want to hit an HD store, look NOVUS up on line, they have a system, 1 is light 3 is for heavy scratches. 1 would give you a mirror and we used to joke that it was only there to help mitigate the static charge inherent. Where I worked we used to use it on acrylic and polycarbonate. worked great. Like Lb stated though, I'd hit it with some superfine sandpaper first.

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