Denim Paint Blues "long read"
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03-13-2010, 05:41 PM
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I know clearing bad peeling paint wont help, I stated that if they fix the fender I am thinking of having all the tins cleared to help protect from further issues, I am also one of the people who stated that they are cleared with a matt clear that on my bike is obviously not holding up for sh*t
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03-13-2010, 05:45 PM
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That sucks you're having so many problems...I've had my '09 black denim street bob for 16 months now and 10,225 miles with no issues at all. No chips, peels or scratches. I just wipe the bike off with a wet micro fiber towel when I'm done riding for the day, and no special care spent with the paint at all. It looks as good now as the day I took delivery of the bike.
I agree with the other posts your bike must have a defective paint job...hope you get it resoved in your favor with MOCO.
I agree with the other posts your bike must have a defective paint job...hope you get it resoved in your favor with MOCO.
Hopefully MoCo sees things my way with less hassle then I went through with the tank. "yeah right"
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03-13-2010, 10:24 PM
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Good Luck
Let us know how you make out with the MoCo. This my first NEW HD and I have always wondered how the Moco would take care of me if something like this happened. BTW, I've had mine 13 months and 13k miles, so far so good. I know you're not supposed to polish denim but I use good ole Honda spray polish in a can every time I clean it. I don't buff it, just wipe it to give it a little extra protection.
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03-13-2010, 10:32 PM
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Sounds like the prep work before the paint job was not done correctly. Hope you get it figured out. I been told by pro painters that the moco's clear coat or matte coats are junk anyway. One guy told me once they start to flake you cant stop it. he had to repait a front fender of a heritage because the clear started flaking. started out about the size of a dime and grew like a chia pet.
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04-06-2010, 12:56 PM
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A little late to the dance...but I had the identical problem with my Nightster....gloss paint. Under the tank and on the front fender the clear peeled off and soon after the paint underneath started to deteriorate. Moco said touch luck...its cosmetic. Luckily it is in inconspicuous area but its real bad...about the size of a finger length on the tank. So it may not be the flat paint so much as bad prep.
#16
04-06-2010, 01:03 PM
probably not the answer you're looking for but...
if you keep butting heads with moco, say f*ck it and get yourself a custom paint job.
take the bike to a local guy and tell him you'd like to match the dark blue color in a denim finish, and while you're at it go with white scallops or flames over the top.
thats if you can't stick a foot up the *** of the moco and get what you want.
if you keep butting heads with moco, say f*ck it and get yourself a custom paint job.
take the bike to a local guy and tell him you'd like to match the dark blue color in a denim finish, and while you're at it go with white scallops or flames over the top.
thats if you can't stick a foot up the *** of the moco and get what you want.
#18
04-06-2010, 03:09 PM
I too have denim paint. No issues to date. I do have a chip on my rear fender from a rock (i assume) but its gotten no bigger and cannot be seen without pointing it out. I did however get my first scratch that was my fault... I'm keeping An eye on it now that i read the original post.
I know it hasnt been very long since this was posted, but have you gotten anywhere with the moco, bigdadi???
I know it hasnt been very long since this was posted, but have you gotten anywhere with the moco, bigdadi???
#19
04-06-2010, 04:49 PM
I also keep looking for problems with my black ice denim but so far, so good. I have to admit that hubby has to spend hours cleaning gloss black and I just have to hose it off or throw on some windex and I am done.
I have thought about waxing it though. My manual says it will change the look if it is waxed but I love the color of my paint so much that the worse thing that could happen - as I see it - is that it might turn a bit more purple looking. To me that is not such a bad thing.
Sorry to hear about your paint problems - looking forward to hearing how this turns out in the end.
I have thought about waxing it though. My manual says it will change the look if it is waxed but I love the color of my paint so much that the worse thing that could happen - as I see it - is that it might turn a bit more purple looking. To me that is not such a bad thing.
Sorry to hear about your paint problems - looking forward to hearing how this turns out in the end.
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04-06-2010, 08:31 PM
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I too have denim paint. No issues to date. I do have a chip on my rear fender from a rock (i assume) but its gotten no bigger and cannot be seen without pointing it out. I did however get my first scratch that was my fault... I'm keeping An eye on it now that i read the original post.
I know it hasnt been very long since this was posted, but have you gotten anywhere with the moco, bigdadi???
I know it hasnt been very long since this was posted, but have you gotten anywhere with the moco, bigdadi???
I will call them myself tomorrow, and will update post when I know something. That custom paint with the white scallops does sound sick, however my wallet and my wife wont be digging that idea.