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Title: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: neil on April 21, 2011, 09:48 PM: my top tube has some scuffs and a few scratches nothing major!! on it >:D is there any way to get rid of em ??
Title: Re: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: Peter J on April 21, 2011, 09:51 PM: T - Cut :-\
Title: Re: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: neil on April 21, 2011, 09:57 PM: was thinking t cut never used it before
Title: Re: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: Peter J on April 21, 2011, 09:59 PM: Or even peek

Suppose they are both mild abrasives
Title: Re: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: superbikedan on April 21, 2011, 10:06 PM: 1500 wet and dry then tcut then wax :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: neil on April 21, 2011, 10:57 PM: cheers SBD :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: Darren KAP on April 22, 2011, 12:33 AM: I'd use 2000 wet n dry as you'll find it easier to polish it back up after flatting , :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: neil on April 22, 2011, 01:54 PM: gonna give it a try tommorow night cheers for the advice fellas :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: meticulous on April 22, 2011, 07:05 PM: Quote from: Darren K.A.P on April 22, 2011, 12:33 AM

I'd use 2000 wet n dry as you'll find it easier to polish it back up after flatting , :daumenhoch:

takes fookin ages though.... :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on April 22, 2011, 07:13 PM: Try Turtle Wax BUG & TAR - it's softer than T-cut and will help smooth down the powdercoat and also leave a sweet shine after - if you haven't tried it then get your self a bottle - it has a degreaser in it and works wonders on white frames to bring them back, also great for chrome - put it in your cleaning box of gear

cheers B ;)
Title: Re: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: neil on April 26, 2011, 04:36 PM: havent done it yet cant find wet and dry finer than 1200!!!
cheers bendycat will try that :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: Peter J on April 26, 2011, 04:39 PM: Quote from: neil on April 26, 2011, 04:36 PM
havent done it yet cant find wet and dry finer than 1200!!!
cheers bendycat will try that :daumenhoch:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6x-wet-and-dry-sandpaper-sand-paper-1500-2000-2500-grit-/180478534123?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Paint_Varnish_MJ&hash=item2a055be1eb
Title: Re: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: Peter J on April 26, 2011, 04:46 PM: I've flatted my white PK frame with 1500 to get rid of some of the "FLA" effect that powder (or paint) can leave.

Then went over it with 2000 followed by T-Cut on a mop and to finish with auto glym polish again wet mop'd

Remember its only a thin coat of paint so you can rub it away very easy :-[

Sam's right it takes forever :'(

And you'll get the worse case of w&nkers cramp in your hands ever.... >:D
Title: Re: scuffs on powder coat
Post by: neil on April 26, 2011, 05:49 PM: cheers for that Peter as for the cramp im used to it got an arm like popeye!!! :knuppel2: