Black bikes
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: NW Arkansas
Well nobody can see the swirls when you're riding down the road, so if you bought it to ride......
(yes mine is black and I am trying hard to adopt this attitude. I like a "show bike" shine, but it's hard to keep it that way if you ride it)
P.S. for us OCD types, denim is probably the way to go!!
(yes mine is black and I am trying hard to adopt this attitude. I like a "show bike" shine, but it's hard to keep it that way if you ride it)P.S. for us OCD types, denim is probably the way to go!!
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2012
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I always use a microfiber cloth, carnuba based wax, and avoided any shammy usage. Once the swirles are in the clear coat, you can have them professionally "buffed", but the finish will never be the same. A bike in black is a awsome color to go with, but it's high maintence. Good luck.
To the OP. As stated, black is very high maintenance. You can introduce swirls, especially in Harley clear, very easily. The most common way is your wash and dry technique. Even if you're extremely careful it's hard not to get swirls in the tank area. Something you definitely need to think about when buying black.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 123
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From: Maryland
I use a California duster to get light dust / dirt off. After a wash I use S-100 detail and wax. It seems to be working great and igves the bike that wet look, but I haven't had the bike that long, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Connecticut
I never use a dry rag to wipe off the bike.
I always use a leaf blower to dry after a wash, and them finish drying with The Absorber (synthetic chamois).
Proper use of Mequires Scratch X V2 will eliminate any swirls that may crop up.
Good coat of wax when needed.
My '06's paint looks as good or better than most new ones on the dealers' showroom.
Sammi
I always use a leaf blower to dry after a wash, and them finish drying with The Absorber (synthetic chamois).
Proper use of Mequires Scratch X V2 will eliminate any swirls that may crop up.
Good coat of wax when needed.
My '06's paint looks as good or better than most new ones on the dealers' showroom.
Sammi
Last edited by Sammi; Mar 11, 2012 at 04:39 PM.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: CHILLIWACK B.C CANADA: have a u.s shipping adress
+1... best thing i did was paint my black one silver (pewter pearl)
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