Donovan Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 It appears that the zippers on my helmet bag have rubbed off on the sides of my helmet and left these horrible ugly black scuffs. Is there any way to scrub these off or would I have to paint over them? Sent from my SM-A136U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Looks like they scratched the paint, but maybe we can get an opinion from RS... @CatfoodRob any suggestions for our friend? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopper Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 I would dip a q-tip in some iso alcohol and see if that might remove the markings. Pick a very small, non obvious spot to try and test it and don't press hard with the q-tip. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 If it turns out you need to retouch the helmet because the paint has been scratched down to the primer, here is the color match for what RS uses.RAL 9010 They actually make a touch up pen so you might be able to use that instead of a rattle can. https://www.crosslinkpaints.com/RAL-9010-Touch-Up-Pen.htmlI cannot remember if the helmet is finished in matt or satin. @Chopper ?The armor is definitely gloss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatfoodRob Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Remove the black with automotive cutting compound . A small bottle should be only a few dollars from the auto store . If there are actual scratches under the black marks , you have realistic weathering ! It’s such a small area no one would notice . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 Thank you all so much. You're all amazing Sent from my SM-A136U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 Update, I ordered and used the touch up pen that Aradun provided and i think it turned out nicely after a few light coats. I highly recommend this to anyone else with the same issueSent from my SM-A136U using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aradun Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 That turned out really nice! Thanks for letting us know! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan Posted August 14, 2023 Author Share Posted August 14, 2023 That turned out really nice! Thanks for letting us know!Thank you for your help!!Sent from my SM-A136U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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