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Old 06-28-2013, 08:01 AM
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Another vote for the Harley denim paint cleaner. Seems to loosen up the bugs easier.
 
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Old 06-28-2013, 08:58 AM
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Windex with ammonia here.
 
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Originally Posted by GuNsLiNgEr420
I just bought my Black Denim a month ago and love it.. My wife likes pretty bikes and says it looks like primer.... But I am in love !!!! Anyway, I am a stickler with cleaning my bike, I use the Denim Cleaner stuff that Harley makes and I purchased a product from a few recommendations on here by chemical guys. http://www.chemicalguys.com/ProductD...16&Click=56722
This stuff is great, all the bugs just wipe right off, it does not make it shine and adds a slick feel to it. It also says it adds UV protection in it. Now I don't know about all that since it can't be seen with the naked eye. But this is the best product I have found out there available to clean it with...
I will second this but also add to the list the wax for matte finishes from swissvax. It is made especially for matte finishes and it works unbelievable. Water will bead on the pain, bugs wash off with the hose, no chalky look to the paint. I highly recommend it.
 
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Old 06-28-2013, 03:05 PM
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i use the denim cleaner and windex. both recommended by the dealer i bought from and seem to work well for me.
 
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Meguiers spray detailer and a microfiber cloth...hands down the best thing u can do for black denim! Did it on my denim fatboy for yrs and it still looks like a million bucks.
 
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Originally Posted by savage1971
I will second this but also add to the list the wax for matte finishes from swissvax. It is made especially for matte finishes and it works unbelievable. Water will bead on the pain, bugs wash off with the hose, no chalky look to the paint. I highly recommend it.
Swissvax....WTF $250+


Amazon.com: Swissvax SE1015118 Opaque Premium Wax for Satin Matt Paints - 200ml: Automotive Amazon.com: Swissvax SE1015118 Opaque Premium Wax for Satin Matt Paints - 200ml: Automotive
 
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Dr. Beasley's is another fine product but also expensive.
 
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I mainly use Windex and a soft rag. But I don't scrub or do a lot of wiping. I also use Windex all over my bike.
 
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Originally Posted by aviscomi
you think that's bad, check out the glaze:

Amazon.com: Swissvax SP10155500 Crystal Rock Paul Dalton's Carnauba-Glaze - 200ml: Automotive Amazon.com: Swissvax SP10155500 Crystal Rock Paul Dalton's Carnauba-Glaze - 200ml: Automotive
 
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the denim paint set isnt much different as its just a flat base coat with an eggshell clear coat vs a gloss base with a satin clear coat. Cleaning isn't much different other then HD suggests not using wax based products that will build up on an eggshell finsh. Denim cleaner isn't much more then glass cleaner where as HD gloss cleaner and many other gloss cleaners has a cannuba additive.
 
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