paint

[okmac]

Would someone please explain the term "soft paint" as I have seen it mentioned more than once in the forum. Isn't the paint clear coated on the FJR.

Does it scuff or marr easily.

thanks

mac

 

[twowheelnut]

If you look at it wrong, it'll scuff and scratch. Not that I'm bitching, mind you...

 

[OrangevaleFJR]

All I've done is ride 20k placid miles and the sides of my tank are so messed up by my knees that Macquiar's scuff fix doesn't work on it.

Get a side of tank protector.

 

[Rickster]

All I've done is ride 20k placid miles and the sides of my tank are so messed up by my knees that Macquiar's scuff fix doesn't work on it.
Get a side of tank protector.

Or -- shave your beastly legs and make sure the stubble doesn't abrade the tank paint! :blink:

 

[shuswaper]

OKmac...it`s been mentioned over and over by new owners(of new bikes) about "soft" paint. Yes it`s clearcoat and yes it marks easily. What many fail to realize is, while the bike parts were "painted" and assembled a while ago, the surface hasn`t properly cured yet. That can take months before it is sufficiently hardened. Like any new vehicle, ya have to be real carefull with it till she "cures"! :assassin: