Downsides to the "Denim" paint?

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#21

03-15-2011, 06:00 PM

GrimmRider

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No "shiny" spots thus far and to wash I just use water and a rag, no cleaners needed. A black Sharpie fixes small scraches, its been great.

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03-15-2011, 06:09 PM

fiveliter

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Originally Posted by lo-rider

No one ever mentions that denim paint makes you even more invisible to cagers.

I have agree with this one, as I have had a few cagers make the dreaded left turn in front me, luckily just close calls. I always ride with the high beams on now. Also looking into louder pipes ( but that's a whole other thread ).

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03-15-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollywood Ball

This has gotta be one of the dumber things I've seen here at HDF.

But let me guess:

Your bike has denim paint, is all blacked out, and you've had to add a bunch of flashing lights.

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03-15-2011, 06:26 PM

Arv

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Yep it looks like a pile of unfinished crap alright..

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03-15-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Arv

Yep it looks like a pile of unfinished crap alright..

All you need is a Black primary cover to fix that...

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03-15-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GrimmRider

No "shiny" spots thus far and to wash I just use water and a rag, no cleaners needed. A black Sharpie fixes small scraches, its been great.

That's something I really could live with...if I ever buy a new HD, I would seriously consider the denim.

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03-15-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by skratch

denim black does not show the swirl marks and fine scratches like vivid black does. and yes it supposed to wear 'like your favorite pair of jeans'. that being said, my bike is almost a year old and has over 13,000 miles and still looks perfect.

Well, aren't you fancy!

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03-15-2011, 07:58 PM

jwlehman

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I love my denim...easy to take care of, and is very unique (at least around here). I have lost count of the people who had not seen a denim paint job before, and complimented the look.