Long term report on Denim paint
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Long term report on Denim paint
I'm picking up a new Train with denim black paint. Since I'm buying from AAFES for overseas delivery, I don't have much choice of colors. I'm wondering if it will grow on me or if I'll want to swap out the tins for something else. I have a crazy idea that brushed metal would look cool if that is possible - Think about the finish onMicky Rourke's bike in Harley Davidson & the Marlboro Man or a Delorean.
Anyway, what is the long term report on denim paint??
Anyway, what is the long term report on denim paint??
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RE: Long term report on Denim paint
There was a VROD that had a brushed metal finish from the factory, I believe. I never paid much attention to them but I saw one at a dealership the other day and I remembered them looking like that when they first came out.
The "denim" paint comes from the clear coat that is over the color coat. As any good hot rodder will tell you, satin or flat paint shows imperfections to a much higher degree than gloss paint and is actually a more challenging choice of finishes for the body man... er... person... and the prep work has to be meticulous.
I would wonder, and do wonder, if the paint would show every bit of unfortunate encounter with gravel, helmets, wallet chains, tools, etc. that it comes to face with...
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The "denim" paint comes from the clear coat that is over the color coat. As any good hot rodder will tell you, satin or flat paint shows imperfections to a much higher degree than gloss paint and is actually a more challenging choice of finishes for the body man... er... person... and the prep work has to be meticulous.
I would wonder, and do wonder, if the paint would show every bit of unfortunate encounter with gravel, helmets, wallet chains, tools, etc. that it comes to face with...
C#
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RE: Long term report on Denim paint
From HD 06 mater catalog:
Black Denim Paint
Special Service Note:
This finish has qualities
which differ from high gloss finishes
on all other Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
Like denim fabric, Black Denim paint will
burnish or mar with age and use, thus adding
character and personality to the finish
of the motorcycle. If scratched, the color
coat of paint does nick/scuff and these
marks cannot be rubbed out. If polished,
the finish will become glossier and less
flat (or matte) over time. Please see your
ownerâs manual for details on the finish
and its care.
FBL
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RE: Long term report on Denim paint
judging on what HD is saying about it, it's going to look more "beat up" as time goes on, so if you want a finish that you don't have to take care of, this is it.
basically, your bike will look like it's in primer.
basically, your bike will look like it's in primer.
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got denim on my 07 train and i can tell that this paint is not going to last for a long period of time, it looks good at the moment, but you have to be real careful with zips from jackets etc, i have a couple of marks that would not have even noticed on a painted bike, i was going to see if i can live with it for a couple of years and then weigh up the possibility of getting a custom paint job?
Ask me again in 2 years!!!!
FYI - this denim really shows marks, more so than a normal paint job - so be careful!!!
You have been warned.
DVM
Ask me again in 2 years!!!!
FYI - this denim really shows marks, more so than a normal paint job - so be careful!!!
You have been warned.
DVM
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RE: Long term report on Denim paint
ive asked some harley dealers about the demin paint, and they said its designed to fade like jeans. so for me that was a big Hell No!, i didnt want to pay extra for paint that will fade, so i got the vivid black on my night train.