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    Clear Coat?

    I recently purchased a 2013 black F6B. It now has 900 miles on it. I am not happy with the paint protection, especially with the small micro scratches on the parts on and around the gas cover.

    What would it take to have a clear coat sprayed on the bike? Would I have to dismantle all the parts? or just some of them and tape off the rest? I would like to keep the paint looking as good as possible.

    Thoughts and suggestions?

    Just took the Rune on a 2 thousand mile trip because I didnt want the paint of the B to get messed up. Yes, I know. I am a bit anal but want to keep it nice!!!

    I have a friend that does damn good paint work....HOLY CITY Choppers in Charleston. Have been thinking about him just putting a clear coat on the B. Does he have to sand or scuff the paint in order to spray the clear?

    Just looking for advice.

    Thank you

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    Very nice, you did a great job.

    Dang
    A lot of work for just a clear coat...maybe I should just ride and not worry about it....then repaint it in a few years.

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    Not just clearcoat. Metallic red with a tinted clearcoat them several coats of regular clear over that then 3000 grit sanded and then buffed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RuneRider66 View Post
    Very nice, you did a great job.

    Dang
    A lot of work for just a clear coat...maybe I should just ride and not worry about it....then repaint it in a few years.
    I'm pretty sure this will be my approach. It irritates me to no end that Honda did this, but I love the bike and hope to keep this on a very long time, so I am starting to accept I will just have to paint it at some point. I'm hoping at some point Honda will have to acknowledge the problem.

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    It is a lot of work, if to do over I would shine the black asbest I could and just ride, saving the $1400 that itcost. And that price is withme tearing down an reinstalling. I do know how it all goes together now and have no fear to disassemble the body parts for air filter or any other which takes a while. I would also help others to dissasemble for a cheap price, a bed, meals while visiting a new area.

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    Better get yourself ready big boy...your coming to Myrtle Beach!

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    In WV at the moment helping 85 yr old mom with some things. But like to travel around usually. Stay in touch and we can discuss it.

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    I also have a black 2013 with the same paint problems.
    I called up Glare ang talked to them and I bought the Winners Circle kit.
    Bike now looks great I can wipe the bike down and it doesn't scratch the paint.
    And it has a fantastic shine!
    http://www.glare.com/products

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