Flat Black paint?
#12
12-10-2013, 02:48 PM
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12-11-2013, 04:42 AM
They didn't offer denim black for StreetGlides in 2009 but that's what I would have bought. Flat black powdercoated parts weren't commonly offered in 2009 either so I built an oven, bought a pc gun, and powdercoated my parts flat black myself. I occasionally touch up a few chips with paint but the flat black still looks good.
#18
12-12-2013, 11:26 AM
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My experience is it's harder to keep flat black looking its best. Every finger print shows and stands out on flat black. While it's fairly easy to clean the problem is up keep. You can not buff out small scratches or nicks from flat paint like you can gloss. And for me it seems that rock chips also stand out on flat black much more than a gloss black paint.
I knew nothing about denim paint when I bought my ride, and even polished the tank to 'protect' the finish when I first picked it up from the dealer. Took me ages to get the polish marks out.
If you don't pick up any scratches it's okay, just wash and dry with chamois. If you get scratches then you're stuck with them.
