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« Reply #180 on: September 12, 2014, 10:41:55 AM »
Why would he want a deep shine on a low gloss paint job?     Huh?
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« Reply #181 on: September 12, 2014, 10:55:11 AM »
Quote from: ducpainter on September 12, 2014, 10:41:55 AM
Why would he want a deep shine on a low gloss paint job?     Huh?
Sorry, didn't catch that. Only saw "pearl white" but missed the "satin" which you are indicating is flat. Not sure how you do a true pearl with flat though.  Huh?
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« Reply #182 on: September 12, 2014, 11:21:54 AM »
Quote from: Curmudgeon on September 12, 2014, 10:55:11 AM
Sorry, didn't catch that. Only saw "pearl white" but missed the "satin" which you are indicating is flat. Not sure how you do a true pearl with flat though.  Huh?
Agreed.

It has to lose something without gloss.
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« Reply #183 on: September 12, 2014, 11:41:26 AM »
Actually, it gains an amazing dirt-magnet capability.

You can put a fingerprint on one from ten paces.
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« Reply #184 on: September 12, 2014, 01:19:57 PM »
Here are the pics of the bikes, still "caged" and the owner . ..  by chance, we did open his Shocked
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« Reply #185 on: September 12, 2014, 02:18:44 PM »
Quote from: Speeddog on September 12, 2014, 11:41:26 AM
Actually, it gains an amazing dirt-magnet capability.

You can put a fingerprint on one from ten paces.
So a dirty washed out pearl...

Sweet. Roll Eyes
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« Reply #186 on: September 12, 2014, 03:05:18 PM »
Quote from: ducpainter on May 29, 2014, 05:14:52 AM
If I want to ride on the street, I'll ride my M900.

It still runs.

:lol3

:nod 

And thanks to you, it's still looking good.

It may be time to start shopping for a HM, tho. I may just have some full time work coming my way and I need something I can live with riding in sloppy weather.
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« Reply #187 on: September 13, 2014, 12:11:06 PM »
The white is actually really cool in person. We have one on the showroom floor and I really dig it!
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« Reply #188 on: September 14, 2014, 07:05:00 PM »
Quote from: Speeddog on September 12, 2014, 09:38:19 AM
That paint will keep you busy.

A spray bottle of Turtlewax "ICE" will give that paint depth and a breeze to clean. 
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« Reply #189 on: September 16, 2014, 01:28:22 AM »
mine will be white with red ...

cant wait more week  Tongue
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« Reply #190 on: September 18, 2014, 02:10:43 PM »
Only this one is black.

In the crate at Ducati Austin:


In the driveway:


With its Italian Sisters:


I have owned the bike for nearly a month (picked it up August 22nd).  I have put just over 800 miles on it and have had the first service completed.  I'm still a bit careful as to how hard I ride it as the manual talks about a 1,500 mile break in period.

I test rode a new 1200 when they came out in the spring and really liked the bike.  Personally, I think the 1200/821 is the best packaging job Ducati as done to date on one of its naked liquid-cooled bikes.  I didn't opt for the 1200 for personal reasons that I won't go into right now ( Police Really officer? I had no idea I was going that fast Roll Eyes).  We're just coming into the fall riding season in Central Texas so I'm sure I'll have ample opportunities to explore the 821's boundaries.

After a month, 800 miles and a couple of 200+ mile rides I really have no complaints about the bike.  It's amazingly civilized to ride around town, is very easy to ride, has plenty of go and is by far the best handling bike I have ever owned. 

Only thing I'm considering is a different bar or risers to give these old arms a bit of relief.
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« Reply #191 on: September 19, 2014, 01:43:56 PM »
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« Reply #192 on: September 19, 2014, 02:45:35 PM »
Quote from: Mike P on September 18, 2014, 02:10:43 PM
Only thing I'm considering is a different bar or risers to give these old arms a bit of relief.
I'm assumeing the bar is straight and flat as it was on 796/1100 EVO. If so, as long as it fits, consider the MA008A which is a bit higher and also gives the wrists a lot of relief. Check dimensions. http://www.motovationusa.com/mvstore/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=562

On my 796. http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/282951-1/Rt_-Above.jpg
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« Reply #193 on: September 19, 2014, 11:17:20 PM »
Quote from: Mike P on September 18, 2014, 02:10:43 PM
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Congrats on your new Monster  waytogo

Its a little too much Diavel Sportster for my taste.  Although I have no doubt it's a fine and powerful ride.
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« Reply #194 on: September 20, 2014, 02:11:05 PM »
Quote from: ducpainter on September 12, 2014, 11:21:54 AM
Agreed.

It has to lose something without gloss.

Hey guys! I picked up the 821 Dark on August 17th and I am IN LOVE with this bike! More on that later...

Now as far as taking care of these matte/flat/satin finishes, you CANNOT use traditional waxes & paint sealants due to the glossifiers that they contain. Waxes/sealants will want to make any paint job shiny, which makes your awesome matte finish looked nasty and confused. I was using a simple detail spray (which contains a light wax) on my "Dark" finish and after a few weeks and a few applications it started to look splotchy, stained and greasy. I diluted a very gentle degreaser with water and sprayed it on a MF Towel, then I successfully removed all the detail-spray (and thus the wax) and it looked fantastic again! So instead have started looking into something like these products The Chemical Guys and Dr. Beasly's.

The Chemical Guys
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Matte_Plastidip_Paint_Vinyl_Care_s/342.htm

Dr. Beasly's
http://www.drbeasleys.com/shop/car-care-products/matte-car-care.html
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