Just wondering if anyone else has this problem. Ever since I bought the bike about a year ago (98 F3) when I wax the bike I get some red on my cotten towel. This only happens on the plastic red pieces. The red tank I have no trouble with or the black plastic tail section. Only the red plastic. So when I wax that area I rub very lightly so nothing comes off. I thought maybe after I got a coat of wax on it it will stop doing that but it still happens. Just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and what can be done to fix it. The bike is almost 8 years old but it is in perfect shape. I had this same problem with an old truck of mine and I used some cleaner wax the took the paint down a little and it went away. I just dont want to screw something like this up. The truck I didn't care about but this... thats another story.

 

you sure it hasnt been repainted cheaply by a previous owner?

 

I`ve had it before many times on cars, never on a bike though the paint seems to be a bit more protected. Sorry not much help.

 

That's what it sounds like to me...previous owner pulled a quick one.

 

Some car wax and pastes are abrasives.... make sure of what you are using. I use Du Pont Teflon Spay Wax, awesome stuff. Leaves a very slick surface. Your tank may be clear coated, mine is, and that would prevent the paint from rubbing off on to your towel.

 

Sounds like some cheap paint. YOu would really have to use a hardcore wax to have that happen. There are some cleaner waxes or polishing compounds that can do that but "normal" wax shouldn't.

 

How’s this... straight quote from Turtle Wax web site:


Q: Why do I experience paint dust or my car's color coming off onto the cloth when waxing my car?
A: The paint that you see on the cloth is dead paint caused by oxidation. It is necessary to remove this oxidized paint in order to maintain shine and protection. Most cars have clear coat finishes and residual color will not be seen on the polishing rag.

 

It has not happened to me and I haven't really waxed my bike, just in spots, but still nothing. What kind of wax are you using?

 

I agree with you. I was thinking large amounts of paint and flaking of the paint. I would agree that in waxing you may get some paint off. Example. Wax a red car and you will most likely get red colored wax on your rag. Now if there are large flakes or peeling, thats not right.