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rww930
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« on: January 10, 2010, 06:58:05 AM »
Do these hurt the paint/finish at all over time?

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« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2010, 08:03:12 AM »
Make sure they are clean and tight.  But, over time ,hey will gradually rub.  Also, if bike outside a lot, the paint under them will not fade like where the sun hits it.

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« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2010, 09:52:32 AM »
I have had mine on since I bought her new in 2000. Repainted in 02. As of 3-09 there has been no paint wear on mine. When I take the tank off, I clean under it.
I woudn't worry about if it did or not. If your gonna use the pouch then you won't see whats under it.
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Gary
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« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2010, 04:40:24 PM »
Yes, it will wear on the paint. I tried making sure I cleaned well whenever possible, waxed it up, etc but ultimately it still wore.

Side note: I also have the studs on mine.
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Thunderbolt
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« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2010, 05:10:32 PM »
why worry.  Take it off occasionaly and clean and wax the tank underneath it.  Also clean the bib itself underneath.
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