New member, 1st question
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Cruiser
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From: Edmonton
New member, 1st question
Hey guys. Been a motorcyclist for 30 years, and I'm about to own my first Harley, and I'm stoked.
I'm pretty seriously considering a 2014 Street Glide. I really like the matt paint on some of the new models, especially the Black Denim. Thing is, the sales guy told me that this type of finish is hard to keep clean, and tends to look lousy after a few years with scratches and bug guts eroding the surface more than the polished finishes.
My question is, is he right? I'm really looking forward to hearing back from owners or anyone who has any info regarding the reasonably long-term viability of this paint.
What's the word?
Cheers
Ross
I'm pretty seriously considering a 2014 Street Glide. I really like the matt paint on some of the new models, especially the Black Denim. Thing is, the sales guy told me that this type of finish is hard to keep clean, and tends to look lousy after a few years with scratches and bug guts eroding the surface more than the polished finishes.
My question is, is he right? I'm really looking forward to hearing back from owners or anyone who has any info regarding the reasonably long-term viability of this paint.
What's the word?
Cheers
Ross
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I did a search for you and you now have some reading to do...LOL Just click on the link.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/searc...rchid=24268017
PS Welcome to the forum. There's a wealth on info on here.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/searc...rchid=24268017
PS Welcome to the forum. There's a wealth on info on here.
Last edited by Dguy; Mar 14, 2014 at 10:13 PM.
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From: Sherwood Park AB Canada
Denim finishes are a snap to maintain, much less work than regular paint. Don't know what the salesman is talking about. However, on touring bikes you will polish up the lower part of the tank with your jeans in pretty short order and I am not sure how you avoid it or fix it once it occurs. On the shiny painted bikes its the opposite, jeans rubbing on the tank scuffs the clear coat. Particularly noticeable on darker paints. It is easily buffed out with a good polish though.
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Cruiser
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From: Edmonton
Awesome feedback, guys, and Dguy, thanks for the link! I'm going to dive into that right now, and I'll make sure to use the search function myself before posting another question, but I'm bound to have a few more shortly!!
Great forum, guys! Glad to be here.
Cheers
Ross
Great forum, guys! Glad to be here.
Cheers
Ross
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From: South Carolina
I have a denim black Fat Boy Lo and the paint is awesome! A damp micro-fiber cloth will take anything off of it, AND it's nearly impossible to scratch. I've got 15K miles on the bike and the paint is still flawless. Don't listen to the dealer! I ordered a new limited, but if I hadn't gone with the FLHTK I was considering a new denim black street glide just because the paint is so easy to maintain.
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