Ive heard that the flat black paint from Harley (Black Denim, I believe) scratches easily or shows scratches easily....just wondered if this is true?

 

I haven't scratched mine yet, so I can't answer that.

It will rub to a shine...that I know. My jeans on my right leg, when it bends, has rubbed a small shiny spot on my tank. My wife saw it before I did, so it's not that noticeable.

The sad part is, there's no way to fix the shiny spots or scratches.

 

Isn't the point of "denim" paint to show the use or petina? Isn't that why it is called denim?

 

It's supposed to wear like a nice pair of jeans.

 

I haven't scratched or buffed mine yet. It does show any little dirt smudge, smear, or spot. My denim green nightster didn't seem to show as much road grime.

 

I have it on my bike and its a very forgiving finish, some light scratches can be worked out with Meguiar's ScratchX but not to many times. It will develop some worn in spots over time, but thats the charm of denim paint. Mine reminds me of a beat up leather jacket. when i park mine next to a brand new denim bike the new finish lacks the lived in look of my 6 year old paint. another up shot of the finish is that i have never need to use anything more than windex and a soft cloth to clean it.

 

you can get something called (pig spit) from your H D shop , spray on motor and chrome and it looks new.I use it on my 08 night train and really like it!!!!

 

Comparing it to leather is the best description. Easy to clean and shows signs of being 'lived in'. After having HD gloss bikes for years, it's nice to be able to embrace the wear rather than stress out about it.

 

Black denim is the F*ck it! lets ride paint!

 

Only had mine for about a year. My fourth HD and the first with denim paint. It is my favorite paint "color".