Paint lacquer

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mrapriliafalco · #1 Post by **mrapriliafalco** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:26 pm

Has anyone else had a problem with the lacquer peeling on the tank and bodywork and any advise
Cheers

FlyingKiwi · #2 Post by **FlyingKiwi** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:31 pm

I had my tank replaced under warranty (less than 2 yrs old).
The lacquer was peeling from the the edge of the black stripes.
Mind you, it is a fast bronze one, friction and all

Aladinsaneuk · #3 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:47 pm

sure it wasn't rust?

fastasfcuk · #4 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:02 pm

fastasfcuk · #5 Post by **fastasfcuk** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:02 pm

Gio · #6 Post by **Gio** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:05 pm

Itchy fingers I expect

D-Rider · #7 Post by **D-Rider** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:07 pm

Not a problem on mine

DavShill · #8 Post by **DavShill** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:03 am

Yes I posted a response to someone last week. I stuck some duct tape around the near end of the tank to protect it from rubbing straps and zips on my tour last month. When I took the tape off it brought some lacquer off too. Not really noticeable but i need to do something to stop it getting worse.

Clear tank protector I think.

Big_AL · #9 Post by **Big_AL** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 8:27 am

Same happened to mine, a bit of the lacquer chipped off so i rubbed down the area to get off all the loose bits filled it up with some clear coat then used this 'mer scratch fixing kit' thing i found in my garage (had it for years) and now i honestly can't see where the repair was made. Took some guts though, as i was sanding down the lacquer to get the finish right i was praying let this all polish out when i use the cutting compound. It did and i'm well happy with the result

mrapriliafalco · #10 Post by **mrapriliafalco** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 3:15 pm

Thanks for the replies I have the problem on the front fairing near the headlights too

sabestian · #11 Post by **sabestian** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:11 pm

I have 2x2 mm blister on the side of the tank (stone chip?). Otherwise I have to say the paint is flawless. Best off all the bikes I've seen. Must differ from bike to bike...

mrapriliafalco · #12 Post by **mrapriliafalco** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:42 pm

mrapriliafalco · #13 Post by **mrapriliafalco** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:44 pm

Fausto · #14 Post by **Fausto** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 6:45 pm

That's pretty bad there Mrapriliafalco but looking at that black lower fairing piece it looks to have been dropped in that area. Could that have caused it?

Other than a respray I have no useful repair ideas I'm afraid.

D-Rider · #15 Post by **D-Rider** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 7:23 pm

That's a nasty case of sunburn .... bright red and peeling

never seen a falco looking like that before