fish_antlers
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posted April 18, 2007 07:09 PM
 Edited By: fish_antlers on 18 Apr 2007 20:54
Could you have spared $50 more to put a clearcoat on this thing?
Fack me... it's got its first scratch... no clearcoat on the bike (as I now know)... boot barely grazed the rear cowl... fuck fuck fuck... nice fine 1" long scratch into the primer.
I'm gonna have to wear cloth diapers on my boots when riding???
grrrrr  
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MadMike
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posted April 18, 2007 07:47 PM
maybe that is why it is only 15k.... why dont you wax that bitch!!!
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fish_antlers
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posted April 18, 2007 07:49 PM
Edited By: fish_antlers on 18 Apr 2007 20:58
fack.... I have waxed it... FACK. 
anyways... it's a hairline scratch.... but it's still a scratch... also notice that the overall finish of the air vents going into the rear cowl is a little low... rough edges etc...
the paint on this bike is soft like butt-aaah pretty lame IMHO.
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OddDuc
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posted April 18, 2007 10:11 PM
Many are putting on 3M plastic to protect the paint. Also, check your shifter. The clearance on some is too tight and you'll wear the lower fairing from it rubbing.
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dougmeyer
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posted April 19, 2007 02:57 AM
Edited By: dougmeyer on 19 Apr 2007 03:58
Warned 'ya.
I put 3M on the tank and the front of the fairing almost as soon as I got the bike home since I scratched the tank while riding the bike at delivery. Get a really good coat of paste wax on it - no liquid cream stuff.
At leaste the paint is so soft that you can rub the scratches out easily......
And yes, Fish, you will have to change the location of your diapers.
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fish_antlers
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posted April 19, 2007 04:28 AM
Edited By: fish_antlers on 19 Apr 2007 05:29
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Warned 'ya.
I put 3M on the tank and the front of the fairing almost as soon as I got the bike home since I scratched the tank while riding the bike at delivery.
What's the 3m stuff called again?
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Get a really good coat of paste wax on it - no liquid cream stuff.
Like I said... ALREADY did that before this happened
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At leaste the paint is so soft that you can rub the scratches out easily......
not this one 
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dougmeyer
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posted April 19, 2007 07:47 AM
Trade name is Cleartastic, I think.
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princesskiwi
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posted April 19, 2007 09:20 AM
and if you take the Cleartastic off the bike, since it has no clear coat - will it take the paint with it?
Once you put the 3M stuff on, is it on for good?
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dougmeyer
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posted April 19, 2007 11:54 AM
No, it comes right off. It's pretty amazing stuff.
Rob has it on the whole front end of the Lambo.
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Geistfahrer
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posted April 19, 2007 02:38 PM
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Warned 'ya.
I put 3M on the tank and the front of the fairing almost as soon as I got the bike home since I scratched the tank while riding the bike at delivery.
What's the 3m stuff called again?
Tankslapper.com - they have a combo 3M and house-brand protectors that cover the front cowling and tank - costs about $50. I'm putting it on this weekend - it may finally get above 50degF.
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Get a really good coat of paste wax on it - no liquid cream stuff.
Like I said... ALREADY did that before this happened
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At leaste the paint is so soft that you can rub the scratches out easily......
not this one
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Geistfahrer
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posted April 19, 2007 02:41 PM
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and if you take the Cleartastic off the bike, since it has no clear coat - will it take the paint with it?
Once you put the 3M stuff on, is it on for good?
No, its held on 'electrostatically' - no adhesive, just wet the surface with water and baby shampoo and squeegee it on. Check out Tankslapper.com There will be similar aftermarket products (3M-based) coming out soon, as soon as they get the pre-cut patterns squared away.
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nabrxx
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posted April 19, 2007 08:32 PM
Fish, good to see you calling it as you see it...keep it coming!...By the way...I think you would be happier with clear-bra....It does use adhesive, but its more durable.
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chris3232
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posted May 01, 2007 01:48 AM
So has anyone had any luck yet with any of these or any other paint protection products
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deathpulse
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posted May 01, 2007 05:35 AM
maybe they will fix this for next year's model? I'm hoping because I Can't seem to find any this year  . Gonna try Doug's Bend suggestion today!
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dougmeyer
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posted May 02, 2007 02:21 PM
I use the thicker 3M product. Actually I use scraps from what we put on the aircraft and cut my own pieces. It is VERY durable and easy to apply and peels right off. It's really cool stuff. I also have it on my Corvette in the wheel wells and "mud flap" area. It's been on there two years and you still can't see it unless you look at the parting line. One of the guys here at work has the entire front end of his Carrera done from the doors forward.
We get the aircraft stuff from a company called AeroTect in Southern California (866-388-AERO) Google it.
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deathpulse
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posted May 03, 2007 06:55 AM
how does that stuff go on Doug? Did you just buy the general clear coat protector (a large sheet) and cut it to size?
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posted May 05, 2007 03:52 PM
sheesh 15K for a bike and ya'll are going through all this, tell me it ain't so!?
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deathpulse
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posted May 05, 2007 04:58 PM
hey guys - I'm thinking about ordering an entire 3m kit from www.tankslapper.biz. Anyone try this option yet? I want the WHOLE bike covered in this stuff - take no chances!!!!
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