Denim Paint
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Hey guys,
So I'm thinking of finally trading my wideglide for a SGS. I have only seen them in vivid black, amber whiskey and denim. I kinda like the denim with the red pinstripe and am wondering about how easy it is to clean and if it shows scratches like vivid black does. Do they clear coat it or is it just painted. Just wondering if you can buff out light scratches like clear coat.
So I'm thinking of finally trading my wideglide for a SGS. I have only seen them in vivid black, amber whiskey and denim. I kinda like the denim with the red pinstripe and am wondering about how easy it is to clean and if it shows scratches like vivid black does. Do they clear coat it or is it just painted. Just wondering if you can buff out light scratches like clear coat.
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That's the reason I didn't go with denim. Once there are scratches of any kind there is nothing that can be done. With standard paint at least polishes and compounds can be used to get rid of them, or at least make them less noticeable. It's easy to clean, but in my opinion no easier to maintain in the end. I enjoy cleaning mine on days I can't ride due to weather (we have lots of those). I think it really just comes down to personal preference.
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It's easier than gloss black that is for sure. Gloss black shows swirls so easily. But you can't buff it and you can't touch it up. It's called denim cause they say it wears like a pair of jeans. I can say that is pretty true. My nightrain has a "broken in" look to it now with little scuffs and fading here and there
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The nice thing about denim paint is there's no need to wax or polish it and it seems more difficult to scratch. The bad part is that once you scratch it you can't buff it out. I have only had my denim black bike since September and like the easy cleaning. HD has a denim paint cleaner and I have some stuff from Chemical Guys made for matte finish paint.
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I have a denim black Lo and I love the color! It is easy to keep clean, some soft cloths and Windex WITH ammonia keeps it looking nice; no need for any of those pricy brand name chemicals. As for the scratches, yes, they will show if you scratch the paint but I haven't had to baby my bike, just take care of it as you would any other painted vehicle. I hope this helps, good luck.
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