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Hi, got my Urban Enduro on Saturday and lovin it!
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Where are you. Still waiting.Hi, got my Urban Enduro on Saturday and lovin it!
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Can't wait for mine to show up. Where do you live?Hi, got my Urban Enduro on Saturday and lovin it!
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james, pics??Hi, got my Urban Enduro on Saturday and lovin it!
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Not so happy
Thank you for the warm welcome to the forum.
I live in the UK.
Not so happy now though, as I have realised there are issues with the paintwork on the bike and need to return to the dealer.
Has anyone else out there had any issues with the paintwork? Specifically with the paintwork not being smooth.
Thank you for the warm welcome to the forum.
I live in the UK.
Not so happy now though, as I have realised there are issues with the paintwork on the bike and need to return to the dealer.
Has anyone else out there had any issues with the paintwork? Specifically with the paintwork not being smooth.
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That does not sound good. Are you sure its just not the way the matt green feels generally or is it something that does not look right?
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I could only describe it as though there is grit in some of the paintwork on the tank.
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No need to worry
Haven't heard bad things specifically about the UE, but the general feedback from Icon owners here is that the paint quality is nothing to rave about.
So while you are at it, you might as well consider completing the claying routine with light compounding, polishing and a final coat with a good quality sealant.
These are two examples of very good quality, hi-tech coatings, one is from your neck of the woods:
CQuartz Ceramic Quartz Paint Protection, CQuartz nano coating, nano paint sealant
Gtechniq Exterior Coatings, gtech, nano coatings, paint coatings
All this is typically out of the expertise area of a motorcycle dealer and you would need to seek the help of a professional detailer in your area.
Grittiness is not unheard of in new vehicles. It can be easily fixed by a good round of claying.
Haven't heard bad things specifically about the UE, but the general feedback from Icon owners here is that the paint quality is nothing to rave about.
So while you are at it, you might as well consider completing the claying routine with light compounding, polishing and a final coat with a good quality sealant.
These are two examples of very good quality, hi-tech coatings, one is from your neck of the woods:
CQuartz Ceramic Quartz Paint Protection, CQuartz nano coating, nano paint sealant
Gtechniq Exterior Coatings, gtech, nano coatings, paint coatings
All this is typically out of the expertise area of a motorcycle dealer and you would need to seek the help of a professional detailer in your area.
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Not sure who has been moaning about the icon paint but my red one has lovely paintwork as far as I can see
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I wasn't complaining about the paint, I think it's very nicely done and seems quite tough. I was just confirming the post that it doesn't have a clear coat.
It's WAY tougher than the paint on my Alfa. That stuff is so soft it scratches with a premium microfiber. So either the Italians do still know how to use tough paint and Alfa needs to go talk to the guys at Ducati for some tips, or Thailand doesn't have the same environmenal laws and lets them spray real paint.
It's WAY tougher than the paint on my Alfa. That stuff is so soft it scratches with a premium microfiber. So either the Italians do still know how to use tough paint and Alfa needs to go talk to the guys at Ducati for some tips, or Thailand doesn't have the same environmenal laws and lets them spray real paint.
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I have lots of swirl marks in my paint already just from normal usage. Meanwhile my 15 year old Kawasaki has deep clear coat and the metallic paint still looks show room new. Even my 41 year old BMW motorcycle has blue metalilc paint that still shines pretty nicely. It's apples compared to oranges in terms of long term durability. You can keep it clean and shiny, but it'll take careful handling. I'm pretty sure it'll oxidize on bikes stored outdoors and in the sun. The simple solution is just to have it professionally repainted whatever color you desire. I like the red.
I've owned several uncoated red vehicles in the past and managed to stay on top of them, but it took clay, elbow grease, and regular washing/waxing.
I've owned several uncoated red vehicles in the past and managed to stay on top of them, but it took clay, elbow grease, and regular washing/waxing.
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it's worth noting that the urban enduro has a matt finish, if that makes any difference? Still, I will let you all know what the dealer says tomorrow.
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