HD's Denim finishes
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 656
Likes: 1
From: TN & FL
RE: HD's Denim finishes
ORIGINAL: Justa5o
Love my pewter denim. But would like to see the one you were talking about that was sprayed with clear coat. Got a link????
Love my pewter denim. But would like to see the one you were talking about that was sprayed with clear coat. Got a link????
I do not have a link. I saw the bike with my own eyes, in person, in Northern Georgia.
I do not personally like the normal denim finish in any color. But the clearcoated pewter knocked my socks off.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,934
Likes: 43
From: Bloomfield, NM
RE: HD's Denim finishes
To me the denim paint looks unfinished on most models. I do really like it in black on the new CrossBones. That bike looks like it should have flat black paint. Most other models, especially the dressers, just look unfinished.
Bill
Bill
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
From:
RE: HD's Denim finishes
If you want to see the denim colors with clear coat just look at the regular bikes. The denim look is all in the clear coat. Pewter Denim is pewter pearl with a flat clear, same base coat with different clear. Denim blue is Pacific Blue, a great color. The same with the Silver and black. Alot of dealerships can't move the denim bikes so the just scuff and reclear them.
Advanced
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 76
Likes: 0
From:
RE: HD's Denim finishes
Blueride, thanks m'man, appreciate it. Can't really bash people for their tastes...mine being plain and simple.
I've had more positive comments than negative...and it seems to grow on those who don't like it at first.
One thing I've noticed is, it's a dust magnet...really hard to keep it clean. Not sure if it's because of a more porous finish, or it just stands out more because it's flat.
Another thing I've noticed...it's still a Harley, and it turns heads, in motion or standing still.
Oh, and ladies love it...(that, or the stupid grin I'm always wearin' is infectious).
Thanks again, take care, and enjoy.
I've had more positive comments than negative...and it seems to grow on those who don't like it at first.
One thing I've noticed is, it's a dust magnet...really hard to keep it clean. Not sure if it's because of a more porous finish, or it just stands out more because it's flat.
Another thing I've noticed...it's still a Harley, and it turns heads, in motion or standing still.
Oh, and ladies love it...(that, or the stupid grin I'm always wearin' is infectious).
Thanks again, take care, and enjoy.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 246
Likes: 0
From: Central Florida
RE: HD's Denim finishes
I have the dark blue denim. I absolutely love the color, it looks kinda of subdued/military to me. I just use soap and water and it cleans up perfect. The only problem I have with it is, if you do scratch it, your screwed, it has to be repainted. So until I scratch the hell out of it I'll enjoy the denim look.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Novice
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From:
RE: HD's Denim finishes
I also have the dark blue denim on my 08 flhx. Before I bought it I went to three dealers. The first two dealers told me clean it with soap and water only. The dealer I purchased from was the only one who knew the real method. Soap and water when washing, ammonia based windex in between washes and you can also use harley gloss if you dont want the denim paint to achieve its weathered look.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 891
Likes: 1
From: Nor Cal
RE: HD's Denim finishes
pewter denim??? ah man, I thought it was primer and gettin ready to shoot it. Pewters are way easier to clean , no wax, although as someone said that its like a pair of jeans, itll eventually get dull and look all used up. But thats cool, by then Id have enuff money to get that cool paint job i want.