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 used to get similar marks on the tank of my first Street Scrambler, which had a matt green/silver finish, caused by greasy finger prints. Personally I never bother with fancy bespoke motorcycle cleaners but just use stuff I have in the house. I like Mr Sheen as it's cheap and works.
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.
You could try some panel wipe or IPA (isopropyl alcohol, not India Pale Ale) to see if it is something on the surface. If it's a paint defect then it'll need respraying or replacing as you can't polish imperfections out of matte paint as it then just goes shiny
I had the same marks on my matte gray speed triple, used autoglym rapid wax,always removed the marks and didn't change the paint, no shiny bits.Bike was immaculate when I eventually sold it.
Yip that's what I thought but was assured by owners of matte finishes that it wouldn't change the appearance, and thankfully it didn't, spray on and wipe off with a microfiber cloth, perfect result, I will attach pic of the product.
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!
