Harley Davidson (1970 to 1978) Sportster XL/XLH/XLCH/XLT-1000. Service manual — page 5

FIBERGLASS

BODY CARE

GENERAL

Parts are made of molded fiberglass. There are 3 types of fiberglass material finishes:

1. Gel Coat finish: This finish is made of a special pigment and blended polyester resin several thousandths of an inch thick.

2. Molded-in-Color finish: This finish is molded into the fiberglass material which is the same color throughout its thickness.

3. Painted finish: This finish is painted on the natural color fiberglass material using standard painting procedure.

CARE OF FINISHES

The Gel Coat and molded-in-color finishes require minimum care and can be kept new looking by following these easy maintenance rules:

Clean, buff and wax the exterior periodically to renew finish.

An automotive wax type cleaner containing fine rubbing compound is suitable for removing minor scratches and scuffs. Scratches which are not removed by the rubbing compound can be removed by wet sanding with 400 grit sandpaper. Then wet sand with 600 grit sandpaper, rebuff and apply wax polish.

Care should be taken not to cut through the gel coat surface when buffing. A power buffer may be used with care or the surface may be buffed by hand, using a rubbing compound.