Clear Coat?

[RuneRider66]

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

[Felloverboard]

http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?8...hlight=Repaint

[Felloverboard]

http://hondaf6b.com/showthread.php?9...ighlight=paint

[RuneRider66]

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.

[Felloverboard]

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

[Felloverboard]

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.

[STRaider]

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.

[Greg O]

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.

That's what I am going to do.

[No Handle Sam]

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.

One of the reasons I traded my 2013 in for a 2015 to get that matte silver finish. Wash it and go. Easiest bike I've ever had to take care of. Especially after having a Rune with all of the chrome and tight spots to clean.

[Felloverboard]

I use a small pressure washer and a lawn blower to dry. Very easy and shine every time.