paint fade? - SV650.org

24-01-11, 10:32 AM

Is paint fade a known issue on an SV, specifically with RED ones??

I have seen a couple now that seem to be quite a bit lighter than some others - just wondered if it was my eyes

Cheers

Stu

SoulKiss · 24-01-11, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starsky72

Is paint fade a known issue on an SV, specifically with RED ones??

I have seen a couple now that seem to be quite a bit lighter than some others - just wondered if it was my eyes

Cheers

Stu

K5 Red is more purple

K6 Red is more orange

2 different, but similar reds.

24-01-11, 10:41 AM

dizzyblonde · 24-01-11, 10:56 AM

ever seen a red car? they is baaaaaaaad for fading paint!

It happens to every paint, just some more noticeable than others. Doesn't help when people Tcut them all the time either. They don't get a tan in the sun, they fade. Leave it out in the sun in summer like most people and thats what it does.

24-01-11, 11:02 AM

I appreciate that

Just wondered if it was known to be more of an issue with certain paint codes

(I used to own a fiat coupe and the Speed Red colour was more commonly known as Speed Pink)

Stu

24-01-11, 11:06 AM

Get the colour cut back to red, then put regular coats of a good top wax on, it will stay red and not turn pink.

24-01-11, 10:32 AM	#1
starsky72 Guest Posts: n/a	paint fade? Is paint fade a known issue on an SV, specifically with RED ones?? I have seen a couple now that seem to be quite a bit lighter than some others - just wondered if it was my eyes Cheers Stu

24-01-11, 10:41 AM	#3
starsky72 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: paint fade..

24-01-11, 10:56 AM	#4
dizzyblonde Da Cake Boss Mega Poster Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a flying Horse Posts: 9,992	Re: paint fade.. ever seen a red car? they is baaaaaaaad for fading paint! It happens to every paint, just some more noticeable than others. Doesn't help when people Tcut them all the time either. They don't get a tan in the sun, they fade. Leave it out in the sun in summer like most people and thats what it does. __________________ Suzy, yellow 2001 SVS. Kitty, V-Raptor 1000, ZZR1400<<its my bike now Pegasus! Hovis 13.8.75-3.10.09 Reeder 20.7.88-21.3.12

24-01-11, 11:02 AM	#5
starsky72 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: paint fade.. I appreciate that Just wondered if it was known to be more of an issue with certain paint codes (I used to own a fiat coupe and the Speed Red colour was more commonly known as Speed Pink) Stu

24-01-11, 11:06 AM	#6
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: paint fade.. Get the colour cut back to red, then put regular coats of a good top wax on, it will stay red and not turn pink.

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