Poll: Best Cleaner for Denim Paint : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

edge04 · 06-30-2009, 02:28 PM

So I did a search and found info going back over a year and thought I would get current opinions. I have a pewter denim bike and have yet to find the best way to clean it including removing bugs. I am always afraid of rubbing it shiny. So what is the best/safest cleaner/way of cleaning these colors??

kustom_flames · 06-30-2009, 02:55 PM

A while back I sent someone a sample of a product I use on all my paint jobs...but unfortunately he never replied back...He had a pewter denim bike too, so I was anxious to hear.

I believe products containing silicones would probably cause a shine, but I would think a spray detailer should be ok. The product I sent was called Captain Richards Best, used to be BOM. It's not 'waxy' like s-100.

Good thread to follow!

bporcelli · 06-30-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by edge04

So I did a search and found info going back over a year and thought I would get current opinions. I have a pewter denim bike and have yet to find the best way to clean it including removing bugs. I am always afraid of rubbing it shiny. So what is the best/safest cleaner/way of cleaning these colors??

I had a Black Denim bike for 3 yrs, I ALWAYS used Windex. When I sold it to a parts guy at the dealer everyone couldn't get over how great it looked even with 13k miles on it.

nightrob · 06-30-2009, 05:39 PM

I use the blue coral car wash and then turtle wax spray wax. It gives it the protection, but doesnt make it shiney.

rickr01 · 07-12-2009, 01:52 PM

Windex is the recommended cleaner from what I've been told. All of the denim paint I've seen cleaned using the windex method look great after many miles.

fafcpa · 07-26-2009, 06:29 PM

I used S-100 Total Cycle Cleaner spray foam after e-mailing the company to find out if it was safe to use.

How does the Windex method work? Are there different types of Windex?

Fred

kustom_flames · 07-26-2009, 06:33 PM

Be careful with the S-100...too me it leaves an almost waxy residue and I believe if you use a wax and rub hard enough that will leave a shine mark...

I would stick to spray detailers. There are different kinds of windex...but just the way they smell

Lance03 · 07-26-2009, 07:20 PM

Sand Paper

03GLIDE_ · 07-26-2009, 08:21 PM

Meguiers final inspection works good also. napa auto parts carries it. It is clear and leaves no residue. I haven't tried Windex yet. I will have to try it. My 03 E-glide is Pewter Denim.

fafcpa · 07-26-2009, 08:45 PM

The S-100 TCC foam is put on and then washed off without any rubbing. A hard spray directly from a hose is what they recommend. No rubbing, no shiny spots.

kustom_flames · 07-26-2009, 08:46 PM

Ah, I only got as far as the S-100 part...

keebler · 09-03-2009, 01:51 AM

Simple Green, spray it on, let sit for a few minutes, spray it off with the hose. Works good for bug splatter.

I've never tried the Windex on denim paint, I do recommend Windex on the chrome though, it leaves a nice streak free shine and no chemical build up.

Steve H · 10-01-2009, 05:41 PM

I use windex on a regular basis to get the bugs off, then go over it with Harley Gloss.........both work great.

Steve

richeyo2 · 10-03-2009, 07:36 AM

Just purchased my black denim in Sept. 09 and so far for me windex followed by H-D gloss keeps her looking great. For the big bug splatter I let a warm rag set for a couple minutes followed by above.

midnight sporty · 10-03-2009, 12:00 PM

windex allways