08 / 09 black Swingarm paint

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  1. slasherr

    slasherr Active Member

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    Does anyone know what type of black coating is used on the swingarm for the 08 / 09 Fireblade is ?
     
  2. Broadie

    Broadie Active Member

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    I think it's anodised.
     
  3. slasherr

    slasherr Active Member

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    It certainly does look like that, I was hoping I might be able to improve a scuff mark on a replacement swingarm I just recieved from ebay.
     
  4. Broadie

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    Sharpe sort of works at a distance if you squint your eyes.
     
  5. Jez

    Jez Senior Member

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    Got my blade at 700 miles and had scars from using paddock stands, It's so annoying, mines silver so no help to you :(
     
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  6. slasherr

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    This kind of suggetion matches my expertise, don't tell anyone but I already have sharpie experience with stone chips on black wheels :D!
     
  7. bladey

    bladey Senior Member

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    That or mascara. Used the wife's for covering a scratch on a hired Alfa when I reversed into a flower bed rockery on holiday. Good old blind EuropeCar :D
     
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