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Old Aug 9, 2022 | 11:11 AM
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Just bought a 2019 roadglide special that is blacked out. What do I use to clean the gloss black on the engine. Not the wrinkle black. The gloss black on the primary cover or the rocker covers
 
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Old Aug 9, 2022 | 11:22 AM
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Nice looking bike! I would think any multipurpose cleaner would work but I'm sure the experts will chime in soon. 😀
 
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Windex, or my favorite, Chemical Guys glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth. It's power coat. So anything safe on powder coat and a lint free scratch free cloth.

https://www.chemicalguys.com/signatu...s-cleaner.html
 
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Any detailer spray will work just fine, thats what I use on my gloss black tins and chrome.

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For the gloss black use a waterless wash, not detailer spray, to clean it. A WW will lift the dirt off the black, quick detailers dont do this. Quick detailers should only be used to remove fingerprints, stuff like that, not for cleaning.

I use the same for chrome also. I can mix up 5 gallons of WW for $20, so it is also economical
 
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Originally Posted by eaglefan1
For the gloss black use a waterless wash, not detailer spray, to clean it. A WW will lift the dirt off the black, quick detailers dont do this. Quick detailers should only be used to remove fingerprints, stuff like that, not for cleaning.

I use the same for chrome also. I can mix up 5 gallons of WW for $20, so it is also economical
I have the same problem and just cannot seem to get the gloss black portions of my 2019 SGS perfect. Sorry for the stupid follow up question, but what is a waterless wash? Any particular brand?

I am also having a tough time with the matte black paint finish? Anything special to be used there?


 
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