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Mar 20, 2008 | 08:59 AM

#11

2007fxdc

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RE: keeping a black bike looking good

There are all kinds of products out there. There's some 3M stuff I've heard works well but takes a lot of elbow grease. Harley Glaze makes a nice shine but it don't do dick for scratches. I somehow got about a 4 inch long scratch just below my gas gauge. It's a straight line scratch and is fairly light. I bought some scratch and swirl remover from the dealer with the HD brand on it just like the glaze. It said to put it on and work it in a firm circular motion because it is heat activated. I made sure the bike was clean and that I used a brand new micro fiber cloth. Well, now I have circular scratches that run the entire length of the straight line scratch. Just great huh? I have some of the Meguiars - I'll try that next.

Mar 20, 2008 | 12:29 PM

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bad_azz

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RE: keeping a black bike looking good

i may get flamed for this, but whatever. the best stuff i ever used was honda spray cleaner and polish. unfortunately, i hear it has been discontinued. but, supposedly this is the same formula. its called Liquid Performance Spray Cleaner. scroll down alittle, but here is a place you can get it... $7.50
http://www.scootworks.com/partspolish.htm

Mar 20, 2008 | 12:34 PM

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ozfree

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RE: keeping a black bike looking good

I use that Zymol polish.......works well and removes minor scratches.

I got some of that engine black out that I'm itchin' to try when this weather cracks. I hope it cracks before I do!

then again, maybe it's too late

Mar 20, 2008 | 12:37 PM

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Topspin

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RE: keeping a black bike looking good

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ORIGINAL: RAWHIDE07

I hear what you are saying loud and clear,I love my black bike and truck but where the heck do all those fine scratches and swirl marks come from?

They come from dirty rags. Never use a rag on your bike that you wouldn't use on your face.

Mar 20, 2008 | 12:45 PM

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voyager1

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RE: keeping a black bike looking good

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ORIGINAL: bad_azz

i may get flamed for this, but whatever. the best stuff i ever used was honda spray cleaner and polish. unfortunately, i hear it has been discontinued. but, supposedly this is the same formula. its called Liquid Performance Spray Cleaner. scroll down alittle, but here is a place you can get it... $7.50
http://www.scootworks.com/partspolish.htm

No, it is still sold at the honda shop, same looking can, just a new company owns the product.

Mar 20, 2008 | 01:06 PM

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funbikerchick

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RE: keeping a black bike looking good

I LOVE Honda polish. For a while last year it was reformulated because of EPArestrictionsof some sortand pretty much stunk. They fixed whatever it was the reformulation screwed up and it is good again.

I just bought the Denim Black so I am assuming Honda Polish is out for this bike. Someone mentioned a Details section on the forums. I have looked (Twice) but I can't find it. I even used my eyes to look instead of my mouth (which is my first choice normally). Can anyone help me find it... I really need advice on cleaning this flat paint.

Thanks.

Mar 20, 2008 | 01:24 PM

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xmarine

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RE: keeping a black bike looking good

I feel fairly qualified to answer this question, as I've just spent 3 damn days buffing out my vivid black tank. My son thought he would do me a favor and polish my bike for me last weekend. So he goes out to my shop and instead of getting the polishing compound............yep, he grabs the rubbing compound.
Ain't gonna lie to you, it brought TEARS to my eyes!!!
I went and bought some new bonnets for the orbital and went to work.
Started off with Meg. ScratchX.
Finished with Nu Finish Scratch Remover as it is a little more aggressive.
Like I said, 3 days.
Topped everything off with 3 coats of 'ICE'. Use only clean micro fiber cloths!
xmarine
Final results

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Mar 20, 2008 | 01:29 PM

#18

Punty

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RE: keeping a black bike looking good

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ORIGINAL: Topspin

Quote:

ORIGINAL: RAWHIDE07

I hear what you are saying loud and clear,I love my black bike and truck but where the heck do all those fine scratches and swirl marks come from?

They come from dirty rags. Never use a rag on your bike that you wouldn't use on your face.

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