The New Tri Glide getting blacked-out.. cleaning tips?

[Mixitman]

So I recently bought a 2015 TG, and now it's away for the next 3 weeks getting de-chromed... Everything is going to either be gloss or flat-black! Does anyone have some cleaning tips? Especially the engine and that "crinkle" black :AGGHH:

 

[jc1300]

So I recently bought a 2015 TG, and now it's away for the next 3 weeks getting de-chromed... Everything is going to either be gloss or flat-black! Does anyone have some cleaning tips? Especially the engine and that "crinkle" black :AGGHH:

As the owner of the same bike and 3 other Black bikes, the only thing I've found that works is never taking it out of the garage!! I love black, but damn....just looking at it and it smudges. For the paint, I've had real good luck with that S10 stuff.

 

[FLTR2008TRIKE]

Pig Spit... & WD40

 

[Peter A.]

Black

Totally agree - love my ALL black trike and they are a pain to keep shiny BUT they sure be
P U R D Y.......:clapping: epper:

 

[Papa Zook]

S100 or Bike Brite, both sold at Harley stores.

 

[Keystone]

Get a duster too. You will be surprised at just how much dust the black shows. Mine gets covered just sitting overnight.

 

[Sloride]

I had a 2013 Black denim RGC and used Windex on it with great results.

 

[jc1300]

So I recently bought a 2015 TG, and now it's away for the next 3 weeks getting de-chromed... Everything is going to either be gloss or flat-black! Does anyone have some cleaning tips? Especially the engine and that "crinkle" black :AGGHH:

Are we gonna see pictures of the Bike?

 

[Mixitman]

Thanks for all the tips folks.. I really appreciate it!!

I had to go in and pay a visit to the bike yesterday, and this is what I found!



Most of the bits going to the paint shop for powder coating and engine "crinkle" painting are on the table and a few marked with the blue tape are still on the bike.. Once back from paint, it'll just be a couple days to put the pipes, stage-1, and all the other goodies on there and I'll have it back! I've been told "2 weeks" but, we'll see.

Edit: Huge mistake going in there too... I ended up buying the black version of the daymakers since, you know.. black! hah.. also decided to go with a different tank emblem to get rid of, I think, the very last bit of chrome.. I'll be putting the emblem from the Street Bob on it (as long as it fits the contour of the tank).

 

[Sloride]

That's going to be badass

 

[Recall]

I have used pledge or similar type furniture to keep the black engine parts looking like new. YMMV

 

[GARYD]

I really like H-D Engine Brightener - works great

 

[Mixitman]

Progress!!



Before

After

 

[psychogramps]

Progress!!


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After

Sweet!!!

 

[Mixitman]

Sweet!!!

Thanks!! - Here's a couple more.. Should be done Saturday (If I'm lucky!)