I'm thinking of possibly going with the black denim paint on a new Harley but a friend said it's not so easy to maintain. I figured all the time I spent on polishing chrome over the years I could have been riding!!!! if I black-out the bike i'll just have to occasionally give it a quick wash and get back on the road. would like to hear your experience with black denim

 

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Had a 2010 Denim Low. I was very happy with the denim paint. Easy to take care of, I liked the look. Just do not wax it as that will ruin it. Use a product specially for the denim, or Windex which works great.

 

hey thanks for the info

 

The only con is if it gets a scratch or blemish it's there to stay. Other then that it's easy to take care of. Most of the time I just wipe 'em down with HD Denim paint cleaner. You can also use Windex. Both my bikes are Black Denim. Wouldn't have it any other way.

 

One con to think of is flat finishes might be a passing fad. Could affect selling it someday.

 

Pro= Don't have to wash it as often.
Con=Bike is gonna get real dirty.

 

I really like the color. The pain is a little delicate. You will get some minor scratches etc. I like the patina. If you are a spotless, rub it shiny at every gas stop kinda guy you probably don't want it.

It is really easy to clean. If it's really dirty give it a quick soap and water wash, followed by spray on, wipe off with the HD denim cleaner or similar.

 

I think it's pretty easy to maintain, I usually wash it with some soapy water, or if it's just a few spots wipe down with windex. I didn't use the windex for a while at first because I thought it would make it shiny, but after I did I felt like it actually looked flatter. The only marks on my paint are on the rear fender where the previous seller had a fender bib, it kind of has a satin outline of where it was rubbing, but my 2 up seat covers most of it.

 

I doubt that, I think there will always be some people who want flat black paint even if the "fad" passes. I have always liked flat black cars, and wouldn't want my bike any other way. If I ever get a road glide someday, it will be denim black as well.