Buffing out a fender

[GWS]

I took the passenger seat off my 98 Standard. The 4 rubber mounts under the seat were resting directly on the fender, damaging the paint. I'm hoping the "paint bruises" (for lack of a better term) will buff out. I've never done work like this before and the damage is in a prominent place. Any help regarding the type of buffing compound and cloth, etc. would help.
Thanks!

[old2soon]

            Disclaimer right up front-I ain't a painter although I have painted vehicles. See if you can lay your hands on the finest-small grit-rubbing compound you can find. And rub them out by hand NOT a power buffer. And yet Another disclaimer-yer results may vary. Good luck. RIDE SAFE.

[Chrisj CMA]

            Disclaimer right up front-I ain't a painter although I have painted vehicles. See if you can lay your hands on the finest-small grit-rubbing compound you can find. And rub them out by hand NOT a power buffer. And yet Another disclaimer-yer results may vary. Good luck. RIDE SAFE.

That fine compound is your bottle of aluminum polish or all metal polish. If it doesn’t all buff out go go auto zone and get the Honda touch up pen that matches and dab it in there let it dry for a few days and then do more buffing

[Jess from VA]

If they are not fixable to your satisfaction, some aftermarket rear fender bibs may cover them.

Mustang. (plain)


If you find a solo rack, stainless washers cover the paint at the mounts (over rubber ones).


If you don't find one, you could still use short (bottom up) bolts with acorn nut tops with stainless washers (for blemish cover).

[mello dude]

I have a number of things on the self for this kind of thing, but try Mequires Ultimate Compound, followed by the Ultimate Polish......plus lots of elbow grease....

If those aren't working there's the fine cut and medium cut cleaners.  Wrap up with the polish and go to sealant.
(IMHO, I would never use metal polish on paint)

Finish with a high end sealant...... polymer or ceramic...

Oh yeah, good quality microfiber towels for this job are a must, no terry cloth or other raggy materials.

 

[GWS]

Thanks for the help. It probably seems like a simple fix, but it's all new to me. I'm a semi-old, semi-retired farmer. The bike doesn't have four legs and a tail so I'm on a learning curve here!

[Pluggy]

I have a number of things on the self for this kind of thing, but try Mequires Ultimate Compound, followed by the Ultimate Polish......plus lots of elbow grease....

If those aren't working there's the fine cut and medium cut cleaners.  Wrap up with the polish and go to sealant.
(IMHO, I would never use metal polish on paint)

Finish with a high end sealant...... polymer or ceramic...

Oh yeah, good quality microfiber towels for this job are a must, no terry cloth or other raggy materials.

 

That combination works.  The moving men said they could take my bike.  They put a coarse moving strap across the front fender.  The black surface sure showed it.  I used the same Meguiars products and finished it with motorcycle detailer.  It took a couple of hours and turned out right.  The fine abrasives of the Ultimate compound reduce the risk of rubbing through.  It was worth the effort.