kdecelle
Novice Class
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posted June 10, 2004 07:47 PM
clear coat fading....my baby isn't new anymore
I'm starting to rethink my decision to get a black 10R now that every scratch/speck of dust shows immediately. The worst of it is the clear cost on the tank and on the plastic surrounding the rear passenger seat.
I commute 60 miles every day and use a Tour Master tail bag bungeed to the two hooks and the rear sets. I wear full leathers and favour the riding position right against the tank.
After 1200 miles the clear coat on the tank was noticeably faded and the bungee cords on the plastic have also left their mark.
I ordered the plastic tank protected from www.thetankslapper.com and the side pieces for the tank fit awesome, but the center piece needed some work. Now that it is on I don't really care for it and am looking for a permanent center strip.
Anyone else experiencing noticeable clear coat fading/scuffing?
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kz2zx
Pro
Nobody in Particular
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posted June 10, 2004 07:56 PM
No. Mine's black too.
My tank protector is from LP USA, just a fake-carbon-looking plastic vertebrae strip.
Mine is waxed - that may be the difference - try waxing yours?
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Michael Lee
Zone Head
Purchase Ivy
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posted June 10, 2004 08:03 PM
Targa's got a real nice half bra for around 45 delivered. Fits extremly tight and look good if ya into bra's. I'm a bra man . . . no wise cracks please!
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gogreen
Novice Class
Posts: 34
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posted June 10, 2004 08:33 PM
I noticed very early on from using a tank bag that the paint seemed very soft and scratched easily. I don't use the tank bag anymore got a joe rocket backpack instead.
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RichTJ99
Expert Class
Newbie
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posted June 10, 2004 09:50 PM
Any links to the Targa half bra? I cant seem to find it.
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Michael Lee
Zone Head
Purchase Ivy
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posted June 11, 2004 03:34 AM
Search - Part number 27-448
Price - 34.50 + shipping
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badboy
Novice Class
Posts: 87
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posted June 11, 2004 04:00 AM
Sand works good just rub sand in with some sand paper and your ready to go. No clear coat problems!
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papawheelie
Expert Class
Posts: 381
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posted June 11, 2004 06:22 AM
I learned on my zx7r that if you practice high chair stoppies and drop your bike you end up not giving a crap about the clear coat!!!!!!!!!
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fish_antlers
Administrator
The Truth is Out There
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posted June 11, 2004 06:49 AM
I'd suggest picking up some Novus (from any automotive paint wholesaler/ supplier) steps 2 and 1 (doubt you'd need step 3) .... Novus is what detailers use... a light dose of step 2 followed by 1 and then wax should restore yer finish... you should be waxing that bike all the time... (I'm lazy and I use pledge)
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Michael Lee
Zone Head
Purchase Ivy
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posted June 11, 2004 09:08 AM
Pledge also, I pull the bike into the living room and do everything at one time . . .  (it does work good)
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worm~hole
Needs a life
Miles to go before I sleep....
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posted June 11, 2004 09:52 AM
...mine is still up on pitbulls in my livivng room and looks show-room fresh with one measley mile on the odo...and thers a can of Pledge nearby 
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