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Apr 29, 2013 | 10:39 PM

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Denim Black Cleaning

Hey guys. This is my first thread and picked up my first bike (2012 Fatboy Lo) last Friday. To say the least, I am pretty exited for this summer. I have to ask you, what is/are some good cleaning products for the denim black and black wrinkle finishes? what should I NOT use to clean it as well, so I can be sure to stay away from them as well. I don't want to ruin the paint using something that I shouldn't.

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Apr 29, 2013 | 11:52 PM

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Windex is the way to go. I go to Sams Club and get a gallon bottle of it, I mix it with water in a bucket for heavy cleaning, or just spray it on for touch ups. Do not use any soap, or anything with any oils or waxes in it, otherwise you will have a perma shine paint job. Windex or nothing as far as I'm concerned

Apr 30, 2013 | 01:04 AM

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Windex.

Apr 30, 2013 | 04:13 AM

plasmadaddy

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Swissvax all the way for me. They make a range of products specially for matt finishes.

Not cheap but damn fine stuff!

Apr 30, 2013 | 07:38 AM

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windex

Apr 30, 2013 | 08:01 AM

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Thanks guys. I had heard to use Windex, but wasn't sure about it. Appreciate the feedback. Will try it out.

Apr 30, 2013 | 08:38 AM

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+1 on the Windex for everyday touch-ups.

But why not wax once in a while?
After all, it is paint with clearcoat...

I asked the guy who did my powdercoat and he recommended Eagle One NanoWax.
After some searching I finally found it at Pep Boys, and I gotta tell you, this is great stuff.
It covers any small scratches and actually adds a little shine to the denim.
It works even better on the gloss black parts.

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Apr 30, 2013 | 09:47 AM

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Just don't rub it a lot. Where my jeans/chaps bend at my knee, it's rubbed a small shiny spot on the right side of my tank. I never knew my leg was that close to it.