How successful is applying touch up paint?

THE BIG SITT · April 11th, 2014, 08:56 AM

I am looking to sell my bike soon to get something a little bigger. I have a few scratches here and there, and I thought about touching them up before selling it. Is it worth my time, or should I just sell it as is?

CC Cowboy · April 11th, 2014, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by THE BIG SITT

I am looking to sell my bike soon to get something a little bigger. I have a few scratches here and there, and I thought about touching them up before selling it. Is it worth my time, or should I just sell it as is?

Don't sell your bike. You don't need anything bigger. The baby Ninja is fastest in the corners than any other bike. You will regret the nimbleness of this little rocket. Girls will be too afraid to ride with you on a bigger bike also.

THE BIG SITT · April 11th, 2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

Don't sell your bike. You don't need anything bigger. The baby Ninja is fastest in the corners than any other bike. You will regret the nimbleness of this little rocket. Girls will be too afraid to ride with you on a bigger bike also.

While you raise some good points, I want something bigger so the girl (aka my wife) and I can go on a two up trip of the west cost. Baby Ninja doesn't like 75mph with the people on her.

subxero · April 11th, 2014, 10:47 AM

2 things ill never understand

1) wanting to ride with some one pillion? No thanks, I like my bike to myself.
2) someone wanting to ride pillion? Can't be that exciting or comfortable, right?

Leave the wife at home, get away, isn't that why guys ride bikes in the first place?

oh oh, almost forgot,

touch up paint will still look like crap up close but from far away will hide some of the scratches, dings ect...

THE BIG SITT · April 11th, 2014, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by subxero

2 things ill never understand

1) wanting to ride with some one pillion? No thanks, I like my bike to myself.
2) someone wanting to ride pillion? Can't be that exciting or comfortable, right?

Leave the wife at home, get away, isn't that why guys ride bikes in the first place?

I guess it is a good thing this is your opinion, and not a rule everyone must follow.

As anyone ever used touch up paint?

Alex · April 11th, 2014, 10:52 AM

I think it depends on the scratches. Touchup paint works well for me for things like rock chips. It's still often noticeable, but less noticeable than the chips were prior. For longer scratches, I think that it is less likely to work out well.

THE BIG SITT · April 11th, 2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I think it depends on the scratches. Touchup paint works well for me for things like rock chips. It's still often noticeable, but less noticeable than the chips were prior. For longer scratches, I think that it is less likely to work out well.

In you personal opinion, is it better to leave it as is, for full transparency, or to touch it up and risk it not looking too good?

Alex · April 11th, 2014, 10:59 AM

Clean, wax, and buff; but otherwise leave as is IMO. You will not be able to hide the scratches with touchup paint from any buyer who is looking at the bike even moderately carefully, and if they get the sense you're trying to hide the fact the bike has been down, they might walk on principle alone.

THE BIG SITT · April 11th, 2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Clean, wax, and buff; but otherwise leave as is IMO. You will not be able to hide the scratches with touchup paint from any buyer who is looking at the bike even moderately carefully, and if they get the sense you're trying to hide the fact the bike has been down, they might walk on principle alone.

Thank you Alex.

subxero · April 11th, 2014, 11:11 AM

only time I use touch up paint is if I have a scratch, or big chip out and it is showing lots of bare metal. Clean, remove moisture and then put on touch up paint to help prevent rusting.

other than that let it be, no point in touchin up plastic, if it is that bad replace it, or do a complete sand, prime and paint.

ForceofWill · April 11th, 2014, 12:05 PM

This kit works surprisingly well. Get some OEM touch up and this kit.

http://www.amazon.com/LANGKA-Complet.../dp/B000BAV602

jkv45 · April 11th, 2014, 12:12 PM

Chances are it will look worse and be more noticeable if you touch it up. Depending on the size/depth/placement of the scratch, and color of the paint, it can be extremely difficult to do a decent job.

If you still can't decide, post a photo.

April 11th, 2014, 08:56 AM	#1
THE BIG SITT ninjette.org sage Name: Andy Location: Indianapolis Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 771	How successful is applying touch up paint? I am looking to sell my bike soon to get something a little bigger. I have a few scratches here and there, and I thought about touching them up before selling it. Is it worth my time, or should I just sell it as is?

April 11th, 2014, 10:47 AM	#4
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	2 things ill never understand 1) wanting to ride with some one pillion? No thanks, I like my bike to myself. 2) someone wanting to ride pillion? Can't be that exciting or comfortable, right? Leave the wife at home, get away, isn't that why guys ride bikes in the first place? oh oh, almost forgot, touch up paint will still look like crap up close but from far away will hide some of the scratches, dings ect... __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

April 11th, 2014, 10:52 AM	#6
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I think it depends on the scratches. Touchup paint works well for me for things like rock chips. It's still often noticeable, but less noticeable than the chips were prior. For longer scratches, I think that it is less likely to work out well. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 11th, 2014, 10:59 AM	#8
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Clean, wax, and buff; but otherwise leave as is IMO. You will not be able to hide the scratches with touchup paint from any buyer who is looking at the bike even moderately carefully, and if they get the sense you're trying to hide the fact the bike has been down, they might walk on principle alone. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

April 11th, 2014, 11:11 AM	#10
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	only time I use touch up paint is if I have a scratch, or big chip out and it is showing lots of bare metal. Clean, remove moisture and then put on touch up paint to help prevent rusting. other than that let it be, no point in touchin up plastic, if it is that bad replace it, or do a complete sand, prime and paint. __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

April 11th, 2014, 12:05 PM	#11
ForceofWill Blind 250 Loving Whore Name: Tom Location: Chesapeake, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R, 02 FZ1, '20 Fat Bob 114 Posts: A lot.	This kit works surprisingly well. Get some OEM touch up and this kit. http://www.amazon.com/LANGKA-Complet.../dp/B000BAV602

April 11th, 2014, 12:12 PM	#12
jkv45 Rev Limiter Name: Jay Location: WI Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16	Chances are it will look worse and be more noticeable if you touch it up. Depending on the size/depth/placement of the scratch, and color of the paint, it can be extremely difficult to do a decent job. If you still can't decide, post a photo.

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