cleaning gloss black
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: NJ
I don't have a gloss bike bike, but have had 2 black vehicles in the past and I would dare to say it would be virtually impossible to achieve that.
I would however give the ceramic coatings a try (and I mean the professionally applied and guaranteed coatings) and see where that goes.
I would however give the ceramic coatings a try (and I mean the professionally applied and guaranteed coatings) and see where that goes.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Central, NJ
Original Bike Spirits. I've only been using it for a few months but once you clean the bike the first time, most dust and minor grime just wipes off. Subsequent cleanings are incredibly easy. Works great on bugs and windshields too.
As for swirls, no idea. Every black vehicle I've had eventually gets them. There is a McGuires swirl remover but I've never used it. Sticking with Bike Spirits.
As for swirls, no idea. Every black vehicle I've had eventually gets them. There is a McGuires swirl remover but I've never used it. Sticking with Bike Spirits.
Last edited by tcatnat; Sep 10, 2019 at 07:09 AM.
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From: pensacola fl
Swirls are tiny tiny scratches. Wheels, forks, engine covers are powder coated, mine are anyway. PC is tougher then clear coat, so it takes more to swirl them up, but can be done,Ceramic coatings, some are harder then clear, but they are not bullet proof.
To avoid these swirls for as long as possible, use proper washing, drying techniques. I also avoid all quick detailers also. I will use a waterless wash for any QD needs.
All F11 would do is hide any swirls, or some of them. Lots of fillers in it. Save your money, way better stuff out there for less.
To avoid these swirls for as long as possible, use proper washing, drying techniques. I also avoid all quick detailers also. I will use a waterless wash for any QD needs.
All F11 would do is hide any swirls, or some of them. Lots of fillers in it. Save your money, way better stuff out there for less.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Milan,Tennessee
I have a 13 FLHX, Vivid black. I use Maquires products. I use the spray wax for black paint .I don't get any swirl marks and looks wet all the time. I use their quick detail spray in between washing. But what eagle fan said, good wash and dry practices are always needed before you want to take care of your paint. .also clay bar the bike also. just the way I do things....
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You might start here ... ya gotta love Vivid Black :>)
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From: pensacola fl
Great looking paint comes from machine polishing to as close to perfect as possible. Anything else is a temporary look.
Always good practice = if you clay you should machine polish.
Always good practice = if you clay you should machine polish.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: BC
Here is a link to my thread about this. I ended up getting platinum products and have been really happy with the finish.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ck-bike-4.html
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I knew you'd be here before long :>)