Scratch

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So I have a small scratch in the rear of one of my bags...about 1.7 inches. Without spending a small fortune to have the entire bag repainted, whats the best way to repair this? I have had experience with rattle can painting but I always have the problem of blending and overspray. I think the edge of the bag can be buffed out but the scratch is fairly deep but not completely thru the paint and I don't think there will be the problem of paint fade as the bikes not that old and is always garaged, except when I'm riding...IMG_1744.jpg IMG_1745.jpg
 

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That's nasty. I bet a body shop would paint 1 bag for a hundred bucks if not less.


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Damn, sorry man I feel for you. Like Bluebowtie suggested take it to a body shop, it will save you a lot of headaches in the long run.
 
Use factory touch up,
fill up the scratch with several layers
Let cure,
3000 grit sandpaper
Finish off with an orbital
Works well!
 
Use factory touch up,
fill up the scratch with several layers
Let cure,
3000 grit sandpaper
Finish off with an orbital
Works well!

So I got the touch-up paint from ColorRite and followed the directions. Its a two part paint, a base and the color and after finishing with the clear coat, I was waiting a few days for curing. In the meantime, I left for work early the other morning and hit a patch of ice and the the bike slides out from under me, landing on the same side and skidding on the ice about 15 ft. Luckily I was only doing about 5 mph and it only scratched the bottom edge of the bag and the engine guard. It did damage the lid, but that's a good thing as I was going for some new lids with speakers anyway. All-in-all, I have the city where I live paying for it as they created the situation with the ice by not cleaning a storm drain after multiple complaints and allowing water to collect. And thanks to everyone for their suggestions but I think I will take the lower to a painter I know and have him repaint it.
 


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