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When I filled up at the gas station for the first time, I spilled gas on the paint Now I see tiny spidery-web marks in the paint… I’m really not sure if they were there to begin with but, my bike is brand new. Is there a good polish/was to “fix” this on black paint? Or, make it look better?

I use Miracle Wash dry car wash spray. It is available through AMSOIL and as an AMSOIL dealer, I can set you up if you would like. If your interested PM me.

Can you explain how that dry wash works? I've heard it mentioned but I'm not sure how it works or how well it works.

The dry wash is a foam spray on. You spray it on and rub it in with a clean terry cloth towel, wait for it to "dry". Looks like film from waxing and then you buff it off with a clean terry cloth. It lifts the dirt, grime, etc. up off the surface into the film to protect from scratching. Pretty amazing stuff.

I don't think on spill spidered the clearcoat. If you do spill gas on your paint again.....and you will DON'T wipe it off.

First, swear....it will make you feel better
Then grab a clean towel or rag and dab the spill dry.
After dabbing dump that bottle of spring water you just bought on it
Grab another clean towel and dab it dry again.

As for the paint... if it is really bad, take it to the dealer and see what they say. There are products out there. Rubbing coumpounds that will allow you to buff out small scratches. You can find them in the automotive stores. I don't recommend doing this because if you rub to hard you will damage the clearcoat.

Hope this helps

Spilt gas on a new bike should not effect the paint. I'd take it back and ask the dealer why.