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The black access panels are a pain in the butt. I just ended up spray painting mine due to all of the scratches and blemishes it was getting.
I used a Behr interior/exterior metallic blue from home depot. Prep by cleaning with alcohol; cover the latch with petroleum jelly using a qtip so the paint does not stick to it.
Then spray about 4 light coats about an hour apart. Clean the petroleum jelly off the latch with a dry qtip making sure not to get any on the painted surface.
After a couple days of curing and a nice long ride to get some heat under it and bake it in, soak it with some graphene wax and buff it out.
Pretty much bullet proof now against minor scratching and blemishes as compared to the standard paint. If you are worried about paint being permanent you can always go with some plastidip spray and just peel it off when you don't like it.
Also a lot cheaper at $9 a can compared to the $40-$50 that some websites want just for access panel decals.
With the way your panel is cracked it may be good to sand it down and prime it before going to the painting steps so you get a nice even coating.
Last edited by CloverHillCrawler; 04-17-2024 at 03:19 PM.
2020 F3 SE6
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I keep a shop towel in my F3 Limited's "glovebox" specifically for gas pumps in case they don't have paper towels. I always wrap the nozzle in something as I remove it to keep from splashing residual fuel on the bodywork.
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I always take a folded-up paper towel and place it under the nozzle when I fuel up just in case of a burp/overfill.
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That damage is crazy from just a gas splash. Very surprising that your paint is that soft. I knew Spyder's had soft paint but that is ridiculous.
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Last edited by BLUEKNIGHT911; Yesterday at 02:20 PM.
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I put black microfiber 'wrap' on both access panels. Keeps marks from happening AND I like the look better than the shiny paint....presents a nice contrast and will not streak or spot.
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Originally Posted by FrogmanDave
That damage is crazy from just a gas splash.
Yea, from the pattern of damage it looks like a pretty good amount of gas was splashed on it and it ran over to the side.
It had to be a good bit to get the paint to crack. I have had drops hit the tank and panels and never had that happen with wiping it off right away.
Last edited by CloverHillCrawler; Yesterday at 02:06 PM.
2020 F3 SE6
Safety and Lighting: LED Headlight upgrade, IPS LED Fog lights, Show Chrome LED Fender Signals, LED Signature Light, Tric LED Afterburnerz, MotoHorn 2.0
Suspension: Wilbers Front and Rear Shocks, BajaRon Sway Bar, Vredestein Quatrac Front and Rear Tires
Comfort: Blue Ridge Windshield, Corbin Dual Touring Saddle, Ultimate Floorboards, OEM Passenger Backrest with Rear Shelf, OEM Passenger Floorboards Modified with High Risers from Pierre
Tackform Center Mount Phone Holder w/ rapid charging USB-C.
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