Black Denim Care
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From: Miami Beach,FL.
Black Denim Care
I just got my blk denim "bob" last Thur. and if you look on page 150 of manual the inst. to clean are a little strange.
It recomends dishwasher detergent for the finish and s100 for the rest.
How the hell are you going to clean the rest of the the bike without getting s100 on the finish?
I'm hopeing some of you guys that have had the bike longer than I have can tell me what your using or share some ideas
Thanks
Eddie
It recomends dishwasher detergent for the finish and s100 for the rest.
How the hell are you going to clean the rest of the the bike without getting s100 on the finish?
I'm hopeing some of you guys that have had the bike longer than I have can tell me what your using or share some ideas
Thanks
Eddie
RE: Black Denim Care
I have had mine 2 months and cleaned it twice (once because I ended up on a long run, camping in a paddock of wet mud). I just used dish detergent and water all over - looks bloody good to me.
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From: Arvada, CO
RE: Black Denim Care
I havnt washed mine yet either since only picking it up a couple weeks ago but I the last few times I've wiped it down ( the tins that is) I used Quick Detail. Just sprayed it on on of my old under tshirts and lightly wiped it. Came out great, made the black a little darker and it didnt leave any streaks. Just apply lightly
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RE: Black Denim Care
Don't think it makes much difference what you use on the Denim black, the finish is very tough. I usually just spray with windex and wipe it off. I've spilled gas on mine and it had no effect whatsoever.
Good Luck
Tom
Good Luck
Tom
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RE: Black Denim Care
ORIGINAL: dubblist
I used Quick Detail.
I used Quick Detail.
Who makes that stuff/where did ya get it?
Anyone try Harley Gloss on it yet? Its on the H-D very short list of products 'approved' for denim.
STeve
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RE: Black Denim Care
McQuires Quick Detail..any auto parts store, target, etc. I just used it on the whole bike this morning and it looks great. It also puts a tiny wax or sealant if you will. Water just runs off.
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RE: Black Denim Care
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McQuires Quick Detail..any auto parts store, target, etc. I just used it on the whole bike this morning and it looks great. It also puts a tiny wax or sealant if you will. Water just runs off.
McQuires Quick Detail..any auto parts store, target, etc. I just used it on the whole bike this morning and it looks great. It also puts a tiny wax or sealant if you will. Water just runs off.
All of these aren't as good as using good old soap and water, and then give a full wax job/metal polish etc. But these are nice fast solutions if your bike is relatively clean already.
Todd
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From: Arvada, CO
RE: Black Denim Care
Ya I should have said that in my first post...if it's dirty, dirty then a reg wash is the best. quick detail, like said above should only be used for road dust or sitting in the garage for a few days.