Matt Paint Mark From New

Hi,

I have this odd mark on the tank of my new Speed Twin. I've tried wiping it with a damp cloth and some Muc Off Matt detailer but it makes no difference. It can't be a scuff as I noticed it the first time I went for a ride, and it ends neatly at the pinstripe. Also, wierdly a new mark seems to be appearing just to the right!

I've told Carl Rosner and they said they would have a look at its first service. I feel like I'm making afuss but that can't be right on a brand new bike.

 

I tried soapy water with no effect at all, I don't think it is a smudge because of the triangular shape and because it stops on the pinstripe. I'll leave it for the dealer to look at, trouble is once I see something like that I fixate on it.

 

Interesting, that seems to be a Carnuba based wax that you'd expect to use on a gloss finish.

 

Cheers, might give that a go then.

 

I tried cleaning them with a paint preparation wipe but again, no difference whatsoever. I think they are blemishes within the paint itself so will be asking for a warranty claim unless the dealer can do something magical..

 

The nice chaps at Carl Rosner agreed it was a paint defect and I have a brand new tank waiting to be fitted under warranty!