Front Fairing Clear Coat Peeling

Primo · Post by **Primo** » Tue Jun 16, 2026 1:54 am

Anyone have any tips and or tricks on how to safely restore the clear coat on the front fairing?

Dutch724 · Post by **Dutch724** » Tue Jun 23, 2026 4:31 pm

I don't see a way to save it besides adding PPF over it.

mello dude · Post by **mello dude** » Tue Jun 23, 2026 4:41 pm

Hi - Captain80s is probably the best guy to give you some tips...

Captain 80s · Post by **Captain 80s** » Tue Jun 23, 2026 6:15 pm

I've done a little, but I am no position to offer any solid advice.

Pretty sure there was a really good thread recently on VFRW regarding somebody who cleared their whole bike with the original paint job and decals. Think it was a 5th Gen. It came out pretty damn nice from the photos. Can't remember if theirs was peeling though.

I can't log into VFRW at work to poke around and try and find it.

maxredline · Post by **maxredline** » Sat Aug 22, 2026 1:32 am

I would guess you would have to peel off what you can and then use a fine sandpaper to sand anywhere you want the clear to adhere as to create a mechanical bond. You will also have to feather out the edges of peeled off clear to original paint. From there clean, clean, clean before you clear over.
Talk to you local automotive paint supplier.