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Old Dec 16, 2017 | 12:32 PM
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I was looking at bike bright to be an all and one cleaner for my 2017 sb. I want to maintain it as new as possible but w out so much products and time spent cleaning it. Would this be good for the denim paint and wrinkle black on the engine and other parts? Anyone else use this for there blacked out dyna?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2017 | 01:39 PM
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I wouldn't use it. Windex for denim paint.
Just like your manual says. I wouldn't use detailing products. Windex can be used on all your paint, chrome and mirrors.

As as far as the engine, simple green diluted in water or use the s100 engine brightner.
 
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I asked law abiding biker on youtube. He says it works good. And bike bright moto black also works good and protects your wrinkle black ebgine. I might just try it out. Has anyone used these products?



 

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Old Dec 17, 2017 | 03:20 AM
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You didn't mention in your question to the guy on Youtube that your bike was denim black. It may still be fine but it may mark the paint...
 
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Old Dec 17, 2017 | 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Northbound Southerner
You didn't mention in your question to the guy on Youtube that your bike was denim black. It may still be fine but it may mark the paint...


Wrinkle black paint on the engine is not the same as denim paint. Why not use something that is made for denim paint.

HD denim paint cleaner
 
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Old Dec 17, 2017 | 06:36 AM
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Wrinkle black paint on the engine is not the same as denim paint. Why not use something that is made for denim paint.

HD denim paint cleaner
Agreed; I've never found a, 'one does it all' sort of product. My Lady has owned several bikes with denim paint, and I used Windex on the paint and when it comes to the wrinkle black of the engine cases, I've found Pig Spit to be a better product than S100 engine brightener; it's cheaper, too
 
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Old Dec 17, 2017 | 07:34 AM
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I use dish soap to wash the bike. Windex to wipe it down between washes.

HD makes cleaner specifically for the denim paint. Dish soap is cheaper. I wouldn't risk the use of standard bike/car wash soaps.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2017 | 08:09 AM
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Same here i would follow the dealers recommended cleaner for any denim paint. The guy in the video sells the stuff they dont care about your bike. Play it safe use the recommended stuff.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Northbound Southerner
You didn't mention in your question to the guy on Youtube that your bike was denim black. It may still be fine but it may mark the paint...
I didnt ask about the denim paint because it was already addressed and it was said it was good for denim paint. But i actually do have denim cleaner straight from hd from my previous denim sportster 72. It still has alot because that tank was so small plus just the fenders. But that bike was alot of chrome. From all chrome too wrinkle black has been a big change.
Thanks for the advice on pig spit. Ill try that out if im not happy w tge results. I did order the bike brite wash and the moto black product. If i can clean it less as possible but keep it in mint condition as much as possible then thats good with me!
 
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For matte paint I like this product.

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