675 Paint problem

Discussion in 'Street Triple' started by PeteH, Mar 20, 2017.

  1. PeteH

    PeteH Active Member

    Oct 1, 2013
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    Hi, Any one with a new street had trouble with their black 8 ball paint? its just that 2 of our members have found their tanks have cloudy patches and loads of swirl marks after washing. Cheers
     
  2. Cadaver

    Cadaver Well-Known Member

    Apr 20, 2017
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    I've just bought one, so sent a message to 8 ball to ask how to clean it, I got the following advice:

    "You're okay to use water on it to wash it down if particularly dirty. But one of our top tips is something you'll find hard to believe....Mr Muscle window cleaner! After you've wet the bike down liberally spray the Mr Muscle over the panels and wipe off with a clean microfibre cloth in as few a strokes as possible. With matte paintwork you must never rub at it as this will cause it to go shiny. The Mr Muscle can be applied on to the dry panels, they don't have to be wet!!"

    I'm tempted to get mine wrapped with clear matte vinyl to protect the paint from bugs etc.
     
  3. PeteH

    PeteH Active Member

    Oct 1, 2013
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    Thanx for the reply, one has been told its a complete paint job by Triumph and will be sorted under warrenty...not heard back from the other person.....
     
  4. Cadaver

    Cadaver Well-Known Member

    Apr 20, 2017
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    That's concerning! Can you point me to a thread so that I can look at pics to know what to watch for?
     
  5. PeteH

    PeteH Active Member

    Oct 1, 2013
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    Hi , sorry there`s no thread on this forum just a couple of Chester RAT members reported it, seems that the paint blooms and also has loads of swirl marks after washing.
     
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