Denim paint fade
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Denim paint fade
I have read somewhere that the denim paint is supposed to fade like an old pair of blue jeans with time.
The Street Bob came with Denim Black i 2006. Anyone havedenim paint that has started to fade?
Just wondering how it might look.
The Street Bob came with Denim Black i 2006. Anyone havedenim paint that has started to fade?
Just wondering how it might look.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Now living in Germany
RE: Denim paint fade
hi, iv had mine 2 years and no fading. from what i've heard from others its only where you rub off the paint...e.g. if you are rubbing your knees off the tank and stuff.
from what i understand the dull finish is an overcoat, the undercoat below that is gloss, so you wear away the dull coatand expose the gloss.
it probably originally was a marketing ploy as another way of saying that the new paint was not fully tested yet for wear etc.
hahaha i've become a cynic.....
from what i understand the dull finish is an overcoat, the undercoat below that is gloss, so you wear away the dull coatand expose the gloss.
it probably originally was a marketing ploy as another way of saying that the new paint was not fully tested yet for wear etc.
hahaha i've become a cynic.....
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: central TEXAS
RE: Denim paint fade
ORIGINAL: irlm1
hi, iv had mine 2 years and no fading. from what i've heard from others its only where you rub off the paint...e.g. if you are rubbing your knees off the tank and stuff.
from what i understand the dull finish is an overcoat, the undercoat below that is gloss, so you wear away the dull coatand expose the gloss.
it probably originally was a marketing ploy as another way of saying that the new paint was not fully tested yet for wear etc.
hahaha i've become a cynic.....
hi, iv had mine 2 years and no fading. from what i've heard from others its only where you rub off the paint...e.g. if you are rubbing your knees off the tank and stuff.
from what i understand the dull finish is an overcoat, the undercoat below that is gloss, so you wear away the dull coatand expose the gloss.
it probably originally was a marketing ploy as another way of saying that the new paint was not fully tested yet for wear etc.
hahaha i've become a cynic.....
pull off youre dash or tail light......look at the color difference.....then tell us how It hasnt faded..................yes they fade...not as fast as I thought but they do..........You just see youre bike everyday...and the whole thing has faded............ .again pull off youre tail light and look...................................... . . . . ...................................
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Western Washington State
RE: Denim paint fade
The following text is from HD service bulletin M-1172 dated July 23, 2005. You can ask a dealership for a complete copy.
FBL
Black Denim finish differs from traditional high-gloss finishes
on other Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Like denim fabric,
Black Denim paint will burnish with age and use, adding
character and personality to the finish of the motorcycle. The
integrity of the paint, however is not affected by age.FBL
Cruiser
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From: Now living in Germany
RE: Denim paint fade
ORIGINAL: lolife
pull off youre dash or tail light......look at the color difference.....then tell us how It hasnt faded..................yes they fade...not as fast as I thought but they do..........You just see youre bike everyday...and the whole thing has faded............ .again pull off youre tail light and look...................................... . . . . ...................................
pull off youre dash or tail light......look at the color difference.....then tell us how It hasnt faded..................yes they fade...not as fast as I thought but they do..........You just see youre bike everyday...and the whole thing has faded............ .again pull off youre tail light and look...................................... . . . . ...................................
Road Warrior
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RE: Denim paint fade
mine has definatly faded. only had my emblems on the tank for a month after i bought the bike and when i pulled them off if youlooked close enough you could see the difference in the paint. now its blended all in and you can't tell.
Road Master
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From: Radcliff, Ky
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4th Gear
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From: Winter Garden, Florida
I've had mine for 8 months, just over 10,000 so even when not covered its in the Florida sun, a LOT....the front fender has a gray finish now and the the only way I've kept the tank and fairing black at all was with a black wax that at first add a little gloss but within a week of riding is just as flat as when it was new, those areas have also faded even with the constant care...I am less than thrilled with the intense fading...The odd part is my bags and rear fender have barely faded at all, and I can really see the difference in the trunk which spends most of its time in the house.
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4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Winter Garden, Florida
Very interesting
So I decided to take bug and tar remover to the front fender washed it then went back with some invisible glass and I'll be damned ! Its not perfect but a wholllle hellove lot better than it was ! And the foaming invisible glass makes it soo friggin fast to clean the bike...wish I had found you guys earlier ! 
Cruiser
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From: Frederick,Md
IMHO the whole "supposed to fade like denim" is HD marketing BS. Denim paint is easy to clean and easy to screw up. It's just Harley's way of saying once it's rubbed smooth or slightly scratched there is nothing you can do about it.