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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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Anybody run into this last Friday 2-10-12 the dealer was delivering my 2012 FLTRX denim black The front fender and the right saddle bag looked like they had a paint blem in the clear coat a dark spot size of a quarter The front fender also had a small scratch in the clear coat from someone and a tool that’s a different problem. Left saddle bag lid had a dirt bump in the clear coat and what looked like a molding mark in the outside lip of the cover. The outer fairing had a series of small marks under the clear coat that might be in the fairing itself so I sent the bike back to the dealer .Today the dealer told me they had their paint expert ie body man looking at the problem. I asked what he was going to do as a repaint was not a acceptable solution
 
Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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Sounds like you went over the bike with a fine tooth comb - good on you. I'd say it was painted on a Friday at "beer-o'clock."
 
Old Feb 14, 2012 | 08:27 PM
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that thing should be perfect upon delivery period.
 
Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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denim has a clear coat???????
 
Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by firefighter616
denim has a clear coat???????
actually, contrary to popular belief, yes, it does have a clear coat on it. it just has a flattening agent in it.
 
Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:29 PM
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Repaint not an option. What else is there? New part with paint?
 
Old Feb 14, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by skratch
actually, contrary to popular belief, yes, it does have a clear coat on it. it just has a flattening agent in it.
thanks, learned something new
 
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 06:26 AM
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Sounds like they owe you a new bike....
 
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by jo_mama
that thing should be perfect upon delivery period.
 
Old Feb 15, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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Good for you , you paid for a new bike it should be perfect.
Stick to your guns, don't let them f you around.
 



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