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Title: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: Dan73 on August 23, 2010, 05:42 PM: Got a bargain black Elina Flyte Tech off the bay with one or two scuffs to the back. They're not really bad, but any one got any advice on how to clean up and restore colour?

I thought about using a blade to tray and 'shave' any rough bits smooth.....but I still cut meself most mornings! I dont want to dye the whole thing as other than the scuffs it's a minter with perfect decals.

Any ideas appreciated and I'll try to add pics later.
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: stevochb on August 23, 2010, 06:08 PM: Try a very fine grade wet and dry or some plastic polish from halfords, I think its called plastx.
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: Dan73 on August 23, 2010, 06:53 PM: Thank mate. I'll give plastx a go.
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: trasher on August 23, 2010, 08:25 PM: dont fook it up mate ,,, i just sold one on ebay for £102 ,,,there the next big thing in bmx seats :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: sweetbeats on August 23, 2010, 08:33 PM: Thought the next big saddle was aeroroyal Glen?
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: moochalargo on August 23, 2010, 08:42 PM: I was going to post a similar thread. Just got a black shotgun2. It's been rubbed down with wet n dry on the tail and it's not the best look. The nose looks like it's been scuffed with a hack saw. Would love to know how to try n repair it. I know solvol do plastic polish. Was thinking of looking on some plastics forum for a solution or get it warm and try smoothing it!?
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: trasher on August 23, 2010, 09:27 PM: Quote from: sweetbeats™ on August 23, 2010, 08:33 PM
Thought the next big saddle was aeroroyal Glen?

fook me jas they is the ugliest seats i have seen ,,, alright for a burner ,and maybe the your gt mate :2funny:
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: Dan73 on August 23, 2010, 09:33 PM: Was going to bid on yours the gay pensioner but it went sky high! Got mine for 25 quid a couple of minutes after but not nos. Kecking myself I don't make it worse though!
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: Tonto on August 24, 2010, 06:47 PM: xcellent thanx guys do you have any suggestions where i can get it striped around the essex area ?? :-\
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: trasher on August 24, 2010, 07:05 PM: Quote from: khebeater on August 24, 2010, 06:47 PM
xcellent thanx guys do you have any suggestions where i can get it striped around the essex area ?? :-\

Am I missing something :-\
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: Tonto on August 24, 2010, 08:55 PM: sorry people i have no idea how my post posted in this tread!! sorry :idiot2:
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: moochalargo on August 24, 2010, 09:22 PM: Quote from: khebeater on August 24, 2010, 08:55 PM
sorry people i have no idea how my post posted in this tread!! sorry :idiot2:

Lol classic!
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: brettypeeps on August 24, 2010, 09:35 PM: Quote from: moochalargo on August 24, 2010, 09:22 PM
Quote from: khebeater on August 24, 2010, 08:55 PM
sorry people i have no idea how my post posted in this tread!! sorry :idiot2:

Lol classic!

Awesome :4_17_5: :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: MartyC on August 25, 2010, 12:56 PM: Steve P is the master of restoring seats he has worked magic on a few, have a look in the Tech and Resto stickies or send him a PM :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Getting scuffs out of saddles
Post by: sweetbeats on August 26, 2010, 10:23 AM: Quote from: the gay pensioner on August 23, 2010, 09:27 PM
Quote from: sweetbeats™ on August 23, 2010, 08:33 PM
Thought the next big saddle was aeroroyal Glen?

fook me jas they is the ugliest seats i have seen ,,, alright for a burner ,and maybe the your gt mate :2funny:

Yup They certainly are :P