Honda response to paint issue

[MichaelG]

Their 1st response was....it is a black bike and you know how black shows everything.

I was then told that I should use a 3M product called "finess-it", re-wax and my problems should be solved.

That always makes me very upset when someone from Honda service makes the statement..."well you know it is black paint, and it shows everything".

Well, what about the RED bikes with the same problem ???? And...I will not allow them to get away with treating me like I am some idiot that doesn' t know my bike is a Black bike...and that black paint does show marks and swirls easily. I know that. Don't treat me like a fool as if you are telling me something that I don't already know. Because...it makes you look like a fool.

Also, sevceral of us have heard the same song and dance from Honda...buy the 3M brand Finesse, and use it. And...this 3M brand Finesse needs to be applied with a power buffer. So is Honda going to supply the 3M brand Finesse for us, and give each of us a Honda branded Power Buffer ? NO !
Then their own service departments should be the ones to wash and polish our bikes...every one of them...and if it doesn't last the first time, we can bring it back in 3 or 4 times a year, whiloe under warranty, and get it polished out.

Honda should not be makiing US go buy this special 3M brand Finesse wax, and a power buffer. That is on them.

[av8rdave]

I have a hard time with the argument that we shouldn't expect a decent finish on a black bike. My previous bike was a '00 black Roadstar. When I sold it in April, the finish looked as good as the day I bought it. That's after many years and miles with road grime, tank bags, etc. I'll grant that the Roadie's tank and fenders were metal, but the plastic side covers fared just fine after 13 years of frequent removal and getting scraped with boots and rubbed with denim.

My F6B is red, and the finish is soft and fragile. I felt that my dealer blew me off about this until I sent a very pointed email and reminded them that in this hi-tech age, it was very easy to share my experience with a lot of people. I feel they're at least taking my complaints seriously now.

Be the squeaky wheel, and good luck to everyone in getting this resolved satisfactorily.