Crappy paint jobs on the Gen2's?
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.just glad it didnt hit him in the helmet/bodythats real sad to hear. what other issues have you had? i agree, the paint suzuki uses is too soft. but there are alternatives other than choosing a different brand of bike!
The front end is real prone to chips, the lip around the fender is starting to show substantial wear, as well as the black paint is generally fading on my solo cowl (showing a substantial difference between the cowl and the tail). The tank has a few chips that have gone all the way to metal, from small bits of sand and regular road debris. I'm just disappointed that Suzuki's flag ship sport bike has proven to lack in something so fundamental to quality: appearance.
This bike only has 7800 miles on it, and looks as though it has 40k. I take care of my bikes, always have. It receives plenty of attention, and spends plenty of time in the garage looking pretty. I know I'm particular, and I know I'm picky, but I just expected more. A clutch issue, small electrical issue, as well as scratches on the wheels (on the showroom floor, which I noticed) has just sort of added up to a less than satisfactory experience. I'll eventually paint it, and i'll just continue to modify it and hopefully rid of money pit of it's imperfections.
blackbullet
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i have a 09 and already have two tiny spots showing bare metal, guess im just going to have to get that custom paint job i wanted
Takeuon
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I find that no matter what vehicle it is you must keep the paint fed with a good coat of wax or some sort of protectant.
Like once a week with a spray on wipe off quick detailer.
It will keep the paint in a softer more pliable condition like its supossed to be.
This way you will not get as many chips as instead of hitting it and chipping it it will dent it or not mark it.
I owned a detailing company here in Florida and worked on all things, boats, planes, helos, cars, show bikes, you name it.
The key is keeping the paint 'fed'.
If it starves and dries out you will get easy chips.
Like once a week with a spray on wipe off quick detailer.
It will keep the paint in a softer more pliable condition like its supossed to be.
This way you will not get as many chips as instead of hitting it and chipping it it will dent it or not mark it.
I owned a detailing company here in Florida and worked on all things, boats, planes, helos, cars, show bikes, you name it.
The key is keeping the paint 'fed'.
If it starves and dries out you will get easy chips.
Speed King
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25000 on my 08 and no chips.
aussiekeeper
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I find that no matter what vehicle it is you must keep the paint fed with a good coat of wax or some sort of protectant.
Like once a week with a spray on wipe off quick detailer.
It will keep the paint in a softer more pliable condition like its supossed to be.
This way you will not get as many chips as instead of hitting it and chipping it it will dent it or not mark it
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Hmmm, waxes and polishes won't get it done. Any "softening" of the paint for flexibility would be best handled by using Kerosene. Just don't leave it on too long. Suzuki could learn a lot from Yamahas "Star" paint work. A "detailer" spray is only silicone and a weak solvent to clean and leave a weak temporary shine to make you feel good.........even Meguires detail spray is crap and evaporates quickly in the sun. Best way is to use a 3M type "mask" to protect it. Waxes and polishes really only fill in the micro pits and scratches in the paint and make the surface more reflective, most, if not all do not last longer than a week or so.
Like once a week with a spray on wipe off quick detailer.
It will keep the paint in a softer more pliable condition like its supossed to be.
This way you will not get as many chips as instead of hitting it and chipping it it will dent it or not mark it
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Hmmm, waxes and polishes won't get it done. Any "softening" of the paint for flexibility would be best handled by using Kerosene. Just don't leave it on too long. Suzuki could learn a lot from Yamahas "Star" paint work. A "detailer" spray is only silicone and a weak solvent to clean and leave a weak temporary shine to make you feel good.........even Meguires detail spray is crap and evaporates quickly in the sun. Best way is to use a 3M type "mask" to protect it. Waxes and polishes really only fill in the micro pits and scratches in the paint and make the surface more reflective, most, if not all do not last longer than a week or so.
Point simply was to keep it 'fed'.
if you let it dry out and neglect it it will chip much easier .
of course masking it will do better.
if you let it dry out and neglect it it will chip much easier .
of course masking it will do better.
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