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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 07:17 PM
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I can find gas cap paint protectors but non of them look stock..
I am trying to protect my paint from fumes getting under the paint and I want the cap to look stock.? Is there no such thing?
 
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 07:49 PM
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A good waxing?.......Fumes under paint? If the job was done correctly, I don't think I'd be too concerned......

My 97 has nice paint round the caps......
 
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 08:05 PM
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That's only because you use --------. My painter said to use them and Iv seen too many pealing paint around the gashole. My paint job don't need wax, ever...
 
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 08:25 PM
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You gotta protect your gashole!!

Have you considered the 3m clear stuff?

Why no wax the paint?
 
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You gotta protect your gashole!!

Have you considered the 3m clear stuff?

Why no wax the paint?
The painter said the clear he used was tough enough to not use wax for a year or two. Also said to use a gas cap that seals off the fumes from getting to the paint.
Never heard of 3m clear stuff. Don't want nothing getting to my gashole.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2014 | 09:40 PM
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Never had an issue with it except with sub-standard paint jobs. The lengths H-D got to in order for gas fumes not to escape it should never be an issue.

Anything you stick onto the paint is going to be a fail, especially in hot climates.

My paint guy gets plenty of paint and clear coat up around that crucial area.
 
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Ok thanks span.
 
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My gashole is ALWAYS squeaky clean.......
 
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My gashole is ALWAYS squeaky clean.......

That is the most disturbing post I have read in a while!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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