Crack in Black Denim Paint
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From: NCWV
Crack in Black Denim Paint
I just noticed a crack in the black denim paint on the rear fender. It's about an inch long and in the step-down curve on the left side of the fender.
Anyone seen this on the denim paint?
Only had it 4 weeks. Haven't had a passenger on the back. No real stress put on the rear fender.
Someone help me out here.
Anyone seen this on the denim paint?
Only had it 4 weeks. Haven't had a passenger on the back. No real stress put on the rear fender.
Someone help me out here.
Cruiser
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From: Laurel, Maryland
The indy custom shop that works on my bike pointed out cracking in my paint (on the tank) last week when I was in there picking it up. He said it was under the clearcoat and clearly a warranty issue so guess I need to make a trip to the dealer. Mine's a 2008 model that I got last July, and I fully expect them to give me grief and not want to do anything about it. In addition, my salesguy no longer works there.
Road Master
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From: CA
Hey guys. can you take a pic of cracks?
I feel like I have little scratch marks on it, that just appeared out of no where and will take pics of mine. They are very minor, but still noticeable in the sun light.
I feel like I have little scratch marks on it, that just appeared out of no where and will take pics of mine. They are very minor, but still noticeable in the sun light.
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From: NCWV
I took another quick look at it this morning, it almost feels/looks like a small dent from an impact on the inside of the fender, which may have caused the crack.
I'll check it out again after work and post a pic.
Road Master
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I'll get some pics when I get home from work today. It was dark out last night and raining this morning. I did intend to get a pic for everyone to check out though.
I took another quick look at it this morning, it almost feels/looks like a small dent from an impact on the inside of the fender, which may have caused the crack.
I'll check it out again after work and post a pic.
I took another quick look at it this morning, it almost feels/looks like a small dent from an impact on the inside of the fender, which may have caused the crack.
I'll check it out again after work and post a pic.
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Thanks man appreciate it. Let me know what HD says also. I love the paint, but was overall worried about the support/vibe that HD gives off which is that no one knows what to do about the paint. I talked to the local HD paint guy, where I bought my bike, and he was kind of clueless on what happens if there is a scratch and how he would go about fixing it.
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Road Master
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From: CA
yea I heard that too. I think in the end, in a few years from now, we will all be painting them. lol.
