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Old 07-01-2008, 12:09 PM
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Default Black Powdercoat going pale?

What's the best way to maintain the black finish on the engineblock of an '07 Fatboy? Suggestion? Thanks.
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Old 07-01-2008, 12:17 PM
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Default RE: Black Powdercoat going pale?

Dont ride in the winter the dust frome the chemicals applied to the road can damage it.&nbsp\\; Use soft water when you wash it so you dont get harsh deposits.
Harley sells a product to spray on it to make it dark again.&nbsp\\; It is like an iol mist.
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Old 07-01-2008, 12:17 PM
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Default RE: Black Powdercoat going pale?

S100 engine britener works well for me.
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Old 07-01-2008, 12:34 PM
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S100 engine britener works well for me.
Yep that S100 does a pretty good job.
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Old 07-01-2008, 12:39 PM
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Sorry to be dumb but what's S100?
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Old 07-01-2008, 12:45 PM
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Default RE: Black Powdercoat going pale?

S100 is a cleaning product that you&nbsp\\;should be able to&nbsp\\;pick up at the HD Dealership.&nbsp\\; You can also look for another product called Pig Spit....or Pig Snot....I can't remember the name of it.&nbsp\\;
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Old 07-01-2008, 01:05 PM
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Thanks. I live in the Middle East so think I will stick to the s100 \\;-)
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Old 07-01-2008, 01:16 PM
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Are you Saudi descent HotFatboy?

If so... I guess I understand why pigspit is out of the question.

S100 is really good stuff. I use it also. Should do well for you except u may have to use it a little more often as it does attract dust some. I lived in Jiddah for 3 years myself. Luv'd that city.
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Old 07-02-2008, 01:25 AM
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Yep, that's me. Emphasis on 'Hot' right now. And dusty. I'm not sure I want to use a product that attracts dust. Leave the bike for a week with the cover on and its' hard to recognise it. One broad conclusion - black is a dust magnet &nbsp\\;Not been to the west coast yet. The 10th Anniversary of HD in SA was held there last year but i had a business trip that gort in the way. Maybe I'll make it this year in the Fall.
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Old 07-02-2008, 06:13 AM
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I would give it a try anyway though.... Just make sure that after you spray it down... wipe all the excess off and maybe let it sit overnight. If it proves to be a problem scrap it... I don't mean after one ride you will have alot of dust on it. I just know the conditions there and u will get dustier than say myself over here. But.... u would anyway.

I remember not long after I first got over there... I didn't know enough to get out of the way of the kings motorcade.... the police took care of that right away. drove me to the edge of the road.
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