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Old 05-26-2009, 08:50 AM
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Thinking about buying a Denim Black FLHT. If you are the owner of a Denim Black bike - would you do it again?

I've heard the good (no waxing) and the bad (scratches suck) of the denim story. Now, the dealer tells me they have touchup paint for denim black that supposedly works.

I really like the look, like the low maintenance idea, but am worried that it would look like sh*t down the road.

I'd really like to hear from anyone, any model, about your denim paint experiences.

Thanks!
 
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Originally Posted by TurkeyRun
Thinking about buying a Denim Black FLHT. If you are the owner of a Denim Black bike - would you do it again?

I've heard the good (no waxing) and the bad (scratches suck) of the denim story. Now, the dealer tells me they have touchup paint for denim black that supposedly works.

I really like the look, like the low maintenance idea, but am worried that it would look like sh*t down the road.

I'd really like to hear from anyone, any model, about your denim paint experiences.

Thanks!
I have a Black Denim Xbones. I would buy that color again, my only grip is that it shows grease marks from sunscreen. Its very low matiantance, I clean mine with window cleaner.

I haven't had to touch it up yet, but I hear its hard to match.
 
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I'm real happy with the black denim paint...less time polishing/waxing and more time riding. If the Street Glide was available in black denim, I would most likely buy one.
 
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In a heart beat.

I love it.

I've even had an issue with the paint cracking on the rear fender, but the dealer replaced the tin under warranty - no questions asked.

I love the look of the denim paint and will most likely get it on my next bike (Maybe a pewter denim Street Glide?).
 
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Without hesitation I would buy it again.

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I have had no issues with the denim black paint on my XB

I would highly reccomend it!

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I would highly recommend the paint as well. I love it.
 
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I have a Pacific Blue Denim Street Bob and I like it. Like others mentioned it is easy to clean and IMO when it is dirty it does not look as bad as a gloss finish. And, like others mentioned, it does scratch a little easier but I am not really too concerned about it.
 
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I have a Pacific Blue Denim Street Bob and I like it. Like others mentioned it is easy to clean and IMO when it is dirty it does not look as bad as a gloss finish. And, like others mentioned, it does scratch a little easier but I am not really too concerned about it.
The Pacific Blue Denim is awesome. I wish it was still available.
 
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I love it. Accidently scratched it a bit while wrenching but honestly, it just adds to the character. Doesn't seem as noticeable as you may think.
 


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