I knew about the paint issues before buying my F6B. I bought a deeply discounted 2013. Within two weeks I had it stripped down and all the red parts clear coated at the auto body shop. Since I did the work and the paint was brand new, the job was relatively cheap - no chips, no scratches, no re-paint. Just $500. And 3 evenings on either end for the disassemble/re-assemble. Looks super sharp and no worries from here on out! Eyes wide open - and loving every minute of it!
Steve in OR
I'm close to 5k and at least 5 washes and LG applications. So far not a swirl or any paint coming off on applicators or wipe offs. The bike is covered under a very dusty carport and even w/ that I'm not finding any noticeable scratches. Was the issue taken care of on the 14'? I can't remember if I read that here or not.
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I have a HOR painted 6. Wife has an OEM black 6 we bought at HOR 1 week after picking mine up.
There is not a HUGE difference between the paint on either bike.
Neither of us are 'polish-aholics'.
Each bike has been waxed once since Sept of 13.
~Modern~ paint has different care requirements / characteristics than the old paint of yesteryear.
In addition, Black is the WORST color you can get for showing swirls.
If anyone is a polish-aholic, and wants a black bike, PLEASE do not buy a Honda F6B. Go down the street to the shiny bike store and you'll find all kinds of stuff to 'polish'.
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