Tank side panel paint durability

[Victor c]

Hi all

Just pondering on if I need paint protection film on the tank side panels of standard LC where my inner knees/thighs touch, or is the paint (Triple Black) durable enough to resist marking.
I have only done a couple of hundred miles so far, with no evidence of marking as yet.
Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[ChazzyB]

I'm 19K miles into ownership and haven't noticed any problems (yet).

 

[Victor c]

I'm 19K miles into ownership and haven't noticed any problems (yet).

Many thanks ChazzyB

 

[MrMcNamara]

Hi all

Just pondering on if I need paint protection film on the tank side panels of standard LC where my inner knees/thighs touch, or is the paint (Triple Black) durable enough to resist marking.
I have only done a couple of hundred miles so far, with no evidence of marking as yet.
Does anyone have any recommendations?

Hi
I cut clear protection pads from wide helicopter tape - just for where my knees grip the tank, also applied to critical frame areas - has worked well for me & near invisible unless you are really looking for it
Mac

 

[Nutty]

I'd get it covered. IIRC, someone here rubbed the paint with his trousers within the first few weeks of ownership. You can never have too much protection.

 

[DavidB]

I reckon the risk depends on your kit. Some have pretty abrasive fabrics in critical areas. FWW I put Nippy's protection film on from new almost invisible and saves the worry.

 

[Victor c]

Thanks all for your replies, I have just ordered some 150mm x 3m helicopter tape to cover the vulnerable areas.
Also ordered fender extenda, head guards and rear hugger from Nippy Normans this evening. Nearly £350 lighter now, better not let swmbo know