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Old May 16, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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hey everyone,just wanted to hear your guys opinions on paint for the fatboy lo,which color do you like better and why? im most likely gonna get denim black because i hate CLEANING anything and especially bikes lol
 
Old May 16, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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Then why ask? ....
 
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Denim Black in my opinion. I have it.

If you scratch Denim Black, it can not be buffed or polished out. Vivid Black can. I use Windex to clean my denim black and she still looks new.
 
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Originally Posted by skulltrainharley
Then why ask? ....
+1 You answered your own question?
 
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the question is not about me,i just want to hear all ur guys different opinions on ur prefered choice and why u like that color over the other color
 
Old May 16, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Denim Black in my opinion. I have it.

If you scratch Denim Black, it can not be buffed or polished out. Vivid Black can. I use Windex to clean my denim black and she still looks new.
I agree with Vet though!

I love the look of the denim. So sweet looking.
 
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IMHO I've been getting a bit tired of the denim black. The vivid black is a classic color that will never look dated. I also like the way gloss black looks. But don't tell that to my little redhead. lol
 
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If you like riding more than cleaning go denim black. way easier to keep clean. I owned both and I'm planning to go back to the denim finish. That vivid black shows every damm swirl mark and finger print.
 

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Old May 16, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Or just don't worry about cleaning it regardless of the color and rid ethe crap out of it... be a lemming - go for the denim... ;^)
 
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My '09 Fatbob is denim black and it has held up perfectly. Needs no cleaning to speak of either. Wipe down with a damp rag maybe 2x a year? Still looks new.

That said vivid is more timeless. Denim is definitely a phase...although I guess I'm still in it...don't like shiny things that much. Works for me.
 



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