Stone chips

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  1. Gravel trap

    Gravel trap Senior Member

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    Did an oil and filter change today and a good clean. Bloody fairing has taken a battering . 20190218_154855.jpg 20190218_154627.jpg 20190218_134518.jpg
     
  2. Leem79

    Leem79 Active Member

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    I’ve got my bike booked in to get Xpel paint protection coverage but was planning on riding it tomorrow, fingers crossed I don’t pick up any stone chips
     
  3. tuktuk

    tuktuk Elite Member

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    PPF is the way to go, ideally from new.
     
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  4. Gravel trap

    Gravel trap Senior Member

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    This has autoglym paint protect on. But that only protects fade from sun and washing ect. Only stuff that really works is a clear wrap I suppose.
     
  5. nigelrb

    nigelrb Elite Member

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    My 2011 OEMs were in a similar condition. Kept telling myself to get some of that Rhino stuff or similar. Will put it on the to do list, and then get @PauloHRC to install it because I think he is the only one who can do it without leaving bubbles!!:)
     
  6. Blade runner 1

    Blade runner 1 Elite Member

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    I’ve had venture shield on mine for more than 3 years now, even that has given way to a couple of hefty rocks.
     
  7. Gravel trap

    Gravel trap Senior Member

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    I think its just part and parcel of running a bike all year round .
     
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