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Post by mainepeace on Oct 13, 2011 16:25:33 GMT -5
Here is a real tip for those of you (all of you) that have errant scratches on your scooters. A real quick fix is to get a colored marker (preferably a shade or two lighter as it will darken) and follow the scratch. No need to get touch-up paint. Permanent or Dry-erase markers work fine. The marker pigment gets caught in the scratch and semi-permanently darkens the plastic to closely match the paint. Of course, on close inspection it won't fool you, but for a quick and almost free fix it does a great job! No photoshop on the images. It sounds like an infomercial but it really works. Pics were taken 2 days ago. Greg Attachments:
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Post by mainepeace on Oct 13, 2011 18:26:47 GMT -5
That's where I first got the idea. The little crayons they sell to fill in wood scratches. I used a black sharpie on the black panels and it worked great. I tried it on my blue panel two days ago, and it worked just as well! Good thing is that if you use dry-erase markers, you CAN easily remove the pigment with some good cleaner. Regular wax or one-step waxing sprays don't seem to remove it. So it is semi-permanent.
Never used the pens. I wouldn't think they were really much different than using the dry-erase. Lots of things can be hidden on camera that you can plainly see in person. The scratches are still evident, but from five or more feet away they don't draw your eye and are effectively invisible. I'm sure the scratch pens are the same way.
It's like getting the scratch "wet". The whiteness of the normal scratch (except on our cheap plastic) reflects light differently as it's typically NOT the undercoating or bare metal. The pen just adds a clear layer to transmit the light from the paint to make the scratch visually go away.
Greg
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Post by chaz12 on Oct 13, 2011 18:41:36 GMT -5
I have a good idea for a permanent fix. Go to the store and buy fingernail polish. Usually a $1 or $2 and paint over scratches. When dry than put a coat of wax on it. It will stay permanent any color you want..
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Post by ♣Luke♣ on Oct 13, 2011 18:57:27 GMT -5
great idea...thanks greg!
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Post by DevilDawg on Apr 27, 2012 23:49:05 GMT -5
I have used my daughters fingernail polish on my scooter to cover up som scratches that happend pre-delivery and it works like a charm, been there over a year and still looks good.
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Post by timelancer on Apr 28, 2012 0:21:59 GMT -5
might have to do that to my scoot, with the nail polish. my panels got scratched when they were off the scoot. and maybe a clear coat for protection.
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