As I said, I made sure that if I was offered new parts and if I had them installed I would still be eligible IF Honda chose to fix the paint properly.
Why would I not take the new parts?
I'm not taking a temporary fix in lieu of a real fix. (That may or may not be coming.) That would be foolish. As would be not accepting the new parts because they haven't made a decision yet on the proper fix.
It now has new saddlebag lids and side covers. The balance of the Tupperware was given the 3M treatment.
SO FAR, the replaced parts appear to have a harder finish. I've been flying a lot since I got it back, so I don't feel like I've really "tested" it yet. The lids and side panels don't seem to have the surface scratches the old ones got from handling. As far as the 3M treated parts go, I have no idea what to expect.
I told the service department folks that I was regarding this as an experimental treatment. They agreed that I may have to bring it back.
We shall see.
Originally Posted by Gumby
Gumby, that was MY error. I read the word...ineligible...as being...eligible. That was my mistake for not reading that word more carefully.
My bike is at Honda right now I am getting new panels as we speak. They want the current panels off our bikes to test them and see how bad the paint is after the bike has been used. Or at least that's what I was told.
If they come up with a Fix I'll be getting a third set of panels, cant wait to see what happens
I posted about the paint issue before the forum crashed and it is only getting worse. This is my fourth GL1800, and is by far the worst paint I've ever seen on a motorcycle! I guess I'll be taking my bike to the dealer to start the band aid process as well.
Let it be known and let it be written, this is the best bike I've ever owned, and I ain't shittin!
Can wait to see the uproar that happens here if only a few people get new parts. Hopefully they do the right thing and change everyone's parts...
2015 HD Ultra Glide
2017 Mustang GT Premium
1997 Low Tahoe
2002 HD Road King
Ok so for us new guys, and since I already got chewed on, what specifically is the issue folks are having with their paint???
I've noticed some usual swirls in my red which I'm sure will disappear once I get the LG on it, but from the sounds of things, folks are more upset than what a few swirls would generate. So what's the issue?
Soft paint, easily scratched, no clear coat, durability in question.
2015 HD Ultra Glide
2017 Mustang GT Premium
1997 Low Tahoe
2002 HD Road King
get the LG on it?
bobbyf6b, Liquid glass aka LG. Forms a hard shell coating over the pain and as it build up in coats, makes any swirls disappear. I like it because I hate waxing bikes. After I put on the initial 3 coats which I do in one day, I just add a single or double coat each spring. The more coatings the less paint flaws that show, and it prevents you from scratching the paint. Any Autozone carries it.
ps... thanks for the explanation of the problem "chipmaker." I am not making any excuses for Honda but the industry standard is now water based paints and no clear coat which does make them much easier to scratch. That is one of the reasons I began using the LG several years ago. Hope they get those with a problem fixed up.
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