AllHailZoidberg
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I recently had a paint job done 3 months ago on my motorcycle. It's only been ridden once on a 200 miles trip and was filled up twice. Within a month the paint has chipped (flaked) off in multiple areas, most of which aren't even in areas where road debris can hit them. The paint around the gas filler is also peeling as well.
For clarification I am very careful when filling up the tank and never fill it up to the brim. I had bought a new OEM gas cap before i got it repainted too so the seal is tight. I've also only hand washed the bike once, just a clean wash mitt and a garden hose.
I reached out multiple times to the shop who did the work and they have fought me every step of the way, claiming they'll fix the body panels at my cost and it's my fault. They also told me to take a razor blade and cut off the peeling paint on the tank which I promptly said no to because that'd leave a noticable unfinished area around the gas cap.
I've so far made 3 trip there to get these problems resolved and haven't made any progress. What are the likely reasons that may be causing the paint issues I'm having and what route would you suggest taking from here.
For clarification I am very careful when filling up the tank and never fill it up to the brim. I had bought a new OEM gas cap before i got it repainted too so the seal is tight. I've also only hand washed the bike once, just a clean wash mitt and a garden hose.
I reached out multiple times to the shop who did the work and they have fought me every step of the way, claiming they'll fix the body panels at my cost and it's my fault. They also told me to take a razor blade and cut off the peeling paint on the tank which I promptly said no to because that'd leave a noticable unfinished area around the gas cap.
I've so far made 3 trip there to get these problems resolved and haven't made any progress. What are the likely reasons that may be causing the paint issues I'm having and what route would you suggest taking from here.