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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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Today I decided to wax my hard leather bags heck of deference that made... Got me wondering what you guys use or recommend for a wash/ detail kit. My Fatbob is black denim. I have seen HD's kits but wasn't sure if they are worth it or it I could get something better elsewhere.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Today I decided to wax my hard leather bags heck of deference that made... Got me wondering what you guys use or recommend for a wash/ detail kit. My Fatbob is black denim. I have seen HD's kits but wasn't sure if they are worth it or it I could get something better elsewhere.
My buddy is the area manager for PPG Autofinishes and he says basically the only thing that should ever be used on any Satin finish is a plain good quality automotive soap and water. By no means should any wax or buffing product ever be applied as it will ruin the finish.
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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From what I've been told, windex is the best way to clean the denim paint. It's what I have used and it works fine.
 
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I have used those detail spray cleaners on my black denim street bob. They don't actually make it shiny.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by HYPR
My buddy is the area manager for PPG Autofinishes and he says basically the only thing that should ever be used on any Satin finish is a plain good quality automotive soap and water. By no means should any wax or buffing product ever be applied as it will ruin the finish.
Bob
yeah only used wax on the bags and center piece of leather (not sure what its called)

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US

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have you guys used these?
 
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I use Harley Denim Paint Cleaner on my SB.

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If your cheap a shot glass of vinger and distilled water in a spray bottle works great on the denim finish. Windex is good too, really cuts the grime.

I use Mequires quick detailer works great and you can use it on everything else on the bike. It leaves a little bit of a shine on the demin.
 
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I use soap and water when washing it but in between washes I use windex.
 
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I use regualr old car wash soap and water and Meguiars detail spray inbetween.
I've had the bike for 5 years almost and it still looks as dull as when I bought it
 
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As with what others have said, Windex is all I use.
 
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