discoloration

[lightspd]

I recently bought a new bike cover and it seems to have bleed all over my plastic.  Looking for suggested on what to try. I tried motorcycle detail cleaner, nada. So far people have suggested trying bleach or magic eraser. Any other suggestions or things to stay away from?  I plan on spot checking anything I try first to make sure it doesn't damage the paint or make it worse.



I have the same discoloration around the gas tank also, but not as bad.

[Kopfjager]

Not a clue really. That has to be on the 'clear' (?) Get rid of that cover for sure.

[Bill in OKC]

Clay bar?

[Auslander]

Stay away from any lacquer solvents. 91% Isopropyl alcohol, mineral spirits are pretty safe. You may try, carefully, using a heat gun on the area along with a solvent. Sometimes this works to open up the clearcoat. We use it when adjusters use dry erase markers on white cars. Past that you can try rubbing compound. If you don't have a buffer or buffing attachment for a drill, you'll want to make sure you get the type that has grit in it (mechanical). A lot of the compounds nowadays are heat activated and require friction to work(Chemical). It's just difficult to do by hand. Past that you can try 2000 grit sandpaper, followed by buffing. It really depends on how deep the staining went.

[ungeheuer]

wow.....  that's seriously disappointing. 

Hope you find a way to restore it to it's former glory.

Damn... I'd be pissed 

Does the bike cover have a 'brand name'?

[ducpainter]

Clay bar?

Best suggestion so far...

I'd use a clearcoat safe rubbing compound by hand.

[oldndumb]

Disclaimer: I have no FHE regarding this problem, but did look on the interweb for similar instances. Most were either fresh paint jobs or people putting bras on cars.  Using a combination of isopropyl alcohol and a heat gun to remove the moisture under the clearcoat is recommended frequently.........if that means anything. 

As for the cover itself, I've never seen one used which did not cause a problem unless the bike was indoors and the cover was mainly to keep dust off of it. I would never use one in sunlight, or rain, and definitely never on a trailered bike.

[lightspd]

Thanks for all the advice. Plan on trying different methods this weekend. Starting with the alchohol and heat gun idea, since it's seems like the least likely to cause issues, and move my way up. Testing on a small spot of course.

this is the cover is question Classic Accessories cover

Living in FL, a cover is pretty much required as I don't have a garage to put it in. My next place is going to have a garage.

[lightspd]

Just to give an update. Finally had a chance to test different solutions and the only one that worked was heat gun, alcohol and brillo pad. I tried a couple other abrasive things but brillo was the only one that seemed to work. That said it does scratch a little, not noticeable unless really close though.

Was thinking of purchasing this paint from amazon to touch it up and wanted to see if anyone had any feedback.

[CookieMonster]

I would've contacted the manufacturer and sent them pictures of what their product did to my bike.

[ducpainter]

Just to give an update. Finally had a chance to test different solutions and the only one that worked was heat gun, alcohol and brillo pad. I tried a couple other abrasive things but brillo was the only one that seemed to work. That said it does scratch a little, not noticeable unless really close though.

Was thinking of purchasing this paint from amazon to touch it up and wanted to see if anyone had any feedback.

A 'brillo pad' had to scratch more than a little.

I'd take it to a professional and have someone look at it before you cost yourself a paint job.

I have to believe if you got some results you could have that thing buffed out.

[oldndumb]

Yikes!!   

[lightspd]

A 'brillo pad' had to scratch more than a little.

I'd take it to a professional and have someone look at it before you cost yourself a paint job.

I have to believe if you got some results you could have that thing buffed out.

Not that I could see, I only did it on a small test area though. That's why I was asking about the touch-up paint link though, hoping that if it was noticeable I could use that to cover it. I don't have an electric buffer to try or know anyone with one. So maybe I'll take my seat cowl over to a detailer this weekend and see what they can do with an electric buffer. I tried several things by hand, rubbing like crazy and nada. I have to take off my gas tank covers soon to install a new high flow filter, so maybe I'll just and and repaint them.

@cookieMonster I sent the maker a nasty message on their website, but don't expect to ever hear back. I gave it a 1 * on Amazon, returned it, and ordered a Nelson Rigg which a friend recommended.

[CookieMonster]

Not that I could see, I only did it on a small test area though. That's why I was asking about the touch-up paint link though, hoping that if it was noticeable I could use that to cover it. I don't have an electric buffer to try or know anyone with one. So maybe I'll take my seat cowl over to a detailer this weekend and see what they can do with an electric buffer. I tried several things by hand, rubbing like crazy and nada. I have to take off my gas tank covers soon to install a new high flow filter, so maybe I'll just and and repaint them.

@cookieMonster I sent the maker a nasty message on their website, but don't expect to ever hear back. I gave it a 1 * on Amazon, returned it, and ordered a Nelson Rigg which a friend recommended.

Dang sorry you have to go through that man. I hope you can get your bike restored.

[lightspd]

So I heard from the manufacturer and they sent me a damage claim form. I have to get to estimates from qualified professionals, photo of alleged damage, receipt of purchase, and pic of item tags. Then it can take up to 60 days to decide if they will honor it.  Not sure if it's worth it yet. Still need to swing by a detailer's to see if it can be buffed out. If not I guess get a quote for replacement parts and submit it. Though I doubt they will cover it.