Exactly! Nothing looks better than a well cared for HD in vivid black paint and chrome bike (Harley does a good job with both) . But you talk about high maintenance!! THX for the info on F11.
Hey, this was my first attempt at detailing. The video helped me greatly. I followed the steps as laid out. It worked. The only problem I ran into was the polishing pads. Didn't realize they are different grit.
Yes in the links I provided on this video I marked them as Medium and Finishing pads. Usually anything blue is a mediun pad and is a great place to start if you are really doing any kind of paint correction and the blacks are always finishing ...now that may vary between brands but 98% of the time its the same across brands.
I definitely picked up a few steps I have missed over the years. Just glad you break these videos down to each step and make it simple to follow. Thanks brother keep ‘‘em coming! Be safe
Great video Steve. I appreciate this as it allows me to actually see the painstaking steps it takes to do a great detail. You made this bike look absolutely great. Now comparing this to my trike that you detailed, absolutely amazing! The trike had so much haze on it, it was embarrassing, but you brought it to life, just like you have done here. I thank you for that. Thanks for this videos, it’s a great help for guys like myself!
@@sikbaggers I’m already subscribed to the Blacktop Devil and Mrs. Blacktop Devil, but they recently changed their channel name to Life on the Blacktop(I think)!
Simply the best place to get the help that I need. I like to ride but I like to keep my bike the best it can be. Thanks for all the tips and information you give by the pros.
Thanks for this video. I just got a new bike and I want to keep it looking new as long as I can. That said, I ride in the rain. And I ride on gravel. And live in a farming community. So my vivid black flht is gonna show a lot!
Thanks for the video Steve it couldnt have come at a better time we are getting ready to detail our bike and it needs some extra attention so this will help a lot have a great weekend and stay safe out there
Glad you mentioned the clay bar, was just about to paint correct my street glide and oh snap forgot to de-contaminate before hand. Thanks brother for another good informative video 👍
My brother can’t believe what some people will do for a buck and what others will do to spend a buck. 20 years ago I didn’t mind cleaning and detailing my bike. But now I can’t stand standing over my bikes for hours and hours detailing them. I wish I knew someone close that would do the job the way I do. I would gladly pay. I think I mentally sike myself out of wanting to do it. It really is a lot of work. Good video bro
detailing other peoples bikes can be very daunting sometimes.... i just think to myself when I start is how the hell did you let it get this far gone?!?! ha...but that's part of the job and we get it done...now detailing my own bike...that's therapy to me...that's my quite time in the shop. no phones ringing, no one busting through the door needing anything...just me and the bike and some tunes in the background...my stress relief.
Hey man, just want to thank you for this video, I've never used a machine polisher b4, but used the last cut (was amazing) and chemical guys mirror shine and torque mirror shine, hog spit. Anyways, how you explained the entire process was very informative and made a lot of sense for a beginner. I'm glad I found your video, the bike looks amazing now!! Thank you!!!
That's awesome Derk! Thanks for thanking the time to watch the full video..most people skit things and then wonder why their bike didnt turn out the same..lol glad you got it all done and so much easier to maintain now.
love this channel! I was biased at first because of "Baggers" you do have a variety of good content would like to see more M8 softail (Breakout) videos
Thank you Vincent..yeah alot of the videos can be done on other bikes...its hard for me to get some bikes in here to do videos on. I try my best to get as many models in here as i can
The 19 RGS in wicked denim red & blacked out engine with blacked wheels. Just a straight quick pressure wash & dry. Most perfect Harley color on the planet, thx again Harley, I just hit 29k, did my 30k service at 28.5k. Ride em!!!
There may be 100's about cleaning bikes but your video is better than the most! Plus the channel! Keep'em coming big dog because I am a cheap bastard and rather would work on my own bike.
I know this may sound extreme to most, but I use a steamer; McCulloch MC1385; to be exact. Only because the steam helps brings out the dirt and helps to protect the paint. That being said, NO I do not have a show room bike. It has scratches ....gouges from being laid down. I still continue to try and help keep the integrity of the bike. I mean she's still my girl.
Nice job brother! I know the video is a year old, but just so others know, that powerlock also works on denim paint without making it shiny. And just like you, I put it on EVERYTHING!!
This was great, years ago I was an F11 guy, good shine not much on protection! Appreciate the time you took doing this, great information 👍 Black Top Devil great channel, I believe they changed the name,saw something about that this morning. Think it's called LIFE ON THE BLACK TOP now.. Thanks Again Steve, and belated Happy VETERANS Day
Yes sir...they are changing it up! And its about time he announced it lol Good people! Thanks for checking out the video as well! Take care and ride safe!
Great tips! I do love pig spit on the black motor. It seems to last even after washes and deflects a lot of the Hawaii red dirt. Great product and inexpensive.
Awesome video man. Probably the most professional and thorough video I have found on youtube for cleaning and polishing a motorcycle. Two quick questions: (1) What product would you recommend for polishing out light swirling on plastic (not metal) chrome; (2) how many times can I use the Last Cut compound without being concerned about removing too much clear coat?
You can use the last cut tons of times...its not super abrasive so its really not for super bad scratches..I have not found one thing that can polish plastic chrome..there is no protective layer to really polish..everything I have tried just makes it worse.
@@sikbaggers You are the man. I'll be purchasing that along with a few other products you mentioned in your video. I have also not had any luck finding a product for plastic chrome, so will just have to keep it washed & waxed.
Kept every bike I had looking like showroom new, rain or shine. It pays off in several ways. If and when you sell it or Trade it in. It always looks nice. And it doesn't hurt when others see your bike and they are looking at it admiring it or compliment you on how clean it is. Had 7 bikes in my younger days. I'm 69 yrs old and on my 5th Harley. A 2023 RG3. Keep the shiney side up. Peace out.
congrats on your new RG3...that is awesome! Those things are bad ass! And yes I agree...keeping them clean and serviced is great way to protect your investment.
Wow! Great video bro! Thank you! Two questions...#1) At the 25:22 mark you apply the Jescar to the bike. What pad are you using there? #2) At the 26:55 mark you apply the Colonite 845 to the bike and use a block type pad...what pad is that one? Thank you sir!!
Thank you Alan...I apply the jescar with the Adams Yellow Hex Grip from here on amazon amzn.to/3Rzlepv and the sqaure ones are the Chemical guys miceofiber applicators. There are cheaper ones on amazon but they dont last or they come vacuum sealed which ruins them. I purchased these on may 4th 2018 and still using them amzn.to/3Tgl3R4 ..I hope that helps!
Hey Steve, just want to let you know that I ordered the foam cannon from the link that you provided here, I used it today to wash my truck and really like it. However the problem I had was finding your video that I had watched the day before so I could order it from the link you provided but want you to get some kind of kick back for your efforts here. I have a suggestion, why don't you create a link somewhere that would list all the products you endorse so we could just go there and click on the product we wanted. I know you were looking for another project to put together so there you go. LOL Just a idea to make it easier for us to buy them. Maybe that's not as easy as it sounds. Thanks again Steve, love your videos. Dave
Thanks Steve. I need the heavy paint correction video to repair paint scratches when one saddlebag fell off. Absolutely my fault forgetting the washers when I reattached the bag after putting air in the tire.
Thanks for checking it out! Yeah sometimes there is no paint correction that can be done other than re painting...if its really bad I would look into getting them re shot.
You sir have gained a sub, and i agree with you. Your bike is an investment, so why not make it look good. Been looking for different products to clean up my new/used bike i bought and your vids have assisted me in finding good products. Thank you
Thanks for the sub! And glad the video helped...some of this stuff is a little pricey when you have to buy it all up front but it lasts a long time...I use these same products on my truck, the wifes car and my sons car..their cars are black and mine is dark blue (might as well be black) shows everything. Any questions just let me know.
Steve I have a question what would u recommend for me? I work 2 jobs and have a couple of hours , a couple of times a week to work on my bike. And of course it’s vivid black after watching this video I was almost sick when I looked at my Street Glide! Can u tell me how I can go about getting her back to beautiful! Thanks Russ
You can definitely get it back into shape with all this info here in this video with the time you have. The trick is keeping it in good shape then your weekly maintenance is very little. To get it back into shape get yourself a buffer and some compound, preferably the Last cut I mentioned in this video. that will get you back in shape quick. Then wax ...preferably that Colonite 845...that stuff lasts a long time and will help you keep that shine...the biggest thing you can do is never, ever wipe your bike with a dry cloth. Ever! Always use a waterless wash or a quick detailer and if its super dirty, spray. let it soak a little bit, spray again and then lightly wipe, flipping your towel over several times and even using more than one towel...If your towel is loaded up with dirt you are certainly scratching your clear coat. There are a ton of quick detailers out there and they all pretty much work the same to be honest. Every time you come in, give her a quick wipe down and that will keep you having to spend hours wiping her down all at one time.
@@sikbaggers would you recommend doing it in sections, for example compound one day , then wax the next day? Or compound and wax just the batwing, then move to the tank, fender, ect. ?
Thanks Steve my 14 street glide is vivid black all products you have there are great I am a chemical guys guy myself different strokes for different folks keep up the good work i am a fan take care brother
Hey Ben there is a couple of chem guys things I use however I used them back in the day before wal mart and they were great...now that they are at wal mart...they have really watered it down. I have tried soime the new stuff they are putting out and just cant get the results im looking for...however the chrome polish is very good! I do like that. Thanks for watching my friend!
@@sikbaggers nope I hear you my brother luckily over here in Springfield mo they have a chemical guys detail shop where I buy my stuff at your right the stuff at Walmart is watered down alot I noticed it awhile back either way keep up the good work brother I am a fan 4 life thanks for the reply
Saying this was an excellent video doesn't do it justice....I watched every second of this video, then purchased my materials and replicated the process. I'm happy to say that my Victory Hammer turned out excellent!!! Thank you very much for producing a concise video for guys to learn from!!!
Thanks for this, pretty much what I do but some of the tricks and tips and cheaper supplies were helpful. My bike current looks just like yours did and I was told I’d have to go super abrasive or wet sand even, it’s vivid black and just has light swirls and smooth surface scratches all over. Like you said that vivid black is hardcore for showing anything and everything no matter how careful you are. Thanks again!
yes you can get a lot out with these steps and products I used on this bike,...it was in pretty bad shape when it came in...looks like glass now...just some time and attention to detail.
Excellent detailing video for motorcycles, as a Detailer myself I can't agree more that F11 is way over priced! Would like to say thank you for making this video
Thanks for checking it out Chris! Yeah, once the end user really sees what it is and the fact that you have to keep re applying it (just like wax) it really doesn't make sense to buy it at the cost of printer ink. Clever marketing made them a lot of one time sales.
Another AWESOME vid Steve! You have got to follow these steps just as Steve laid them out if you want to protect your investment and have it looking great for many years to come! I definitely picked up some pointers and new products for my inventory! Appreciate you Brother! Ride Safe and keep your head on a swivel!
I use a very cheap but very strong product called Awesome...you can pick this up at dollar stores and dollar trees.this stuff - www.dollartree.com/las-totally-awesome-all-purpose-concentrated-cleaner-refills-32oz/985190 ..man its good stuff.I use it on everything..wheels, tires, siding, concrete, you name it... Use that and a bore hair brush, amzn.to/347P9yY work it around clean it out with a dry towel and use some compressed air if you have it to blow out loose dirt behind the wires.
I'm moderately scared to paint correct my bike. Pondering since 6 months if I should take the risk to potentially ruin the paint completely while sourcing all the materials to do it. I think this weekend I'll pull the trigger and give it a try. Fingers crossed 🤞
As long as you keep the polisher moving and dont let the pads dry out and youll be fine. Take it slow and start with some milder pads and polish until you get the hang of it...youll do great!
Another great video. I have never owned a black Harley but friends do and while it looks great out of the showroom, that is usually as good as it will ever be. I have a 2021 Harley Street Glide in River Rock Grey & 2009 Harley Rocker C in Flame Blue Pearl, i never pressure wash but will wash with dish soap and mitt with garden hose. My 2009 still looks new and yes, i am the guy that washes after every ride even if it is just to get the bugs off, i hate a dirty bike but that just me :)
Yes we clean after after ride too ...just makes it easier to keep it clean. Why not take care of your investment right! Just remember that using dawn strips the waxes everytime. A good ph balanced soap will retain the waxes on your bike.
Funny you brought up dawn dish soap. The closest Harley dealer to me buys it in buckets. Every Harley that goes through their shop gets washed with dawn dish soap. I always tell them to skip the wash,lol
wow...did anyone there just google " washing a car with dawn dish soap" lol so every bike on the lot is stripped and then they take them out in the sun all day in the parking lot..at least mine does anyway lol..man thats terrible.
@@sikbaggers yeah, all used sit out in the sun. New gets the same wash, but they stay inside the show room. I had to laugh when they tried to sell me on the fact that they sell tons of the expensive Harley wash, but they use cheap dawn soap. I can't figure out why they don't use their own products, lol. The only product they have that I like is the engine brightener.
Great video I learned a lot and you take a lot of time and you have pride in your work . Last yr I got Flowgenix waterless wash it works pretty good . I was just want your thoughts on it . I watched your new video on ceramic coating and that was a great video also and I think I will be using that on my bike. Thanks for all the great info you put out . Steve
Ive tested a lot of waterless washes and to me its really all about the ease of use..I see some like the mcguires one I used to clay with on the ceramic video that is hard to get off...it seems like it just keeps smearing and smearing as you wipe..I use one from Killerwaxx called H2NO and its probably thr best Ive used...easy on, easy off, nice and thick so it sticks and starts soaking into the bugs...some of this stuff is just so watered down its ridiculous what they charge for it ,,,never tried flogenix but if its watery and runs off as youre spraying it...trash it and find something that sticks and has some hang time.
Dang that bike looks way better . The polishing machine did a great job , did you apply much pressure or just the weight of the polisher only . I will watch this video a few times to get the product correct . Thanks for sharing. Pete
I have saved this video, subscribed, and shared this due to your insight. I'm going to use this on my '07 Road King, white with gold pearl clear. On a sunny day this thing is gonna look radioactive.
🤣You're videos are sooo hilarious that I have to stop seconds into it before I watch the rest just to tell you this! ahhahahaha! I didn't comment on the short antenna vid where you boxed the long antenna, but I wish I woulda! hahahah THANK YOU FOR THE HUMOR AND COOL VIDS!
LOL I knew when I started this video I would get someone that would make that comment...it happens every time so I needed to address it right up front...looks like 2 people, so far have thought that and gave it a thumbs down lol Thank you for watching!!!
Steve Great Ideas on Cleaning without dish soap 🧼 everyone including me didn't know dish soap removed wash and I constantly wax it. My Orange 🍊 pearl House Color 🎨 🖌 gets full bugs up here late Summer up north Chicago Burbs. I like most of us HD guys keep our bikes clean. Thanks for all of Great information plus no F11 ....Stay Warm it's crazy Cold 🥶 here. Waiting for Spring weather to ride here. Thanks again Guy
Hey Sam...im in southern Illinois and its been cold here too , it sucks lol but thanks for checking it out and glad the tips helped! Dish soap is great if you want to strip mit back down to the clear and start over on your layers of wax. Just make sure its rinsed really good to remove nay soap residue before you start waxing..I would do the isopropal cleaning after a good dish soap wash just to make sure its all back down to clear coat. Be safe out there!
Steve, just to be certain I understand what you’re doing, do you clean the wheels and motor first, detail the tins, then go back and detail wheels and motor?
Hey Dean..you can do it that way...there is no real order that I follow I guess..it appeared that way because of the different products I was using and trying to show. I usually clean and detail the wheels/motor and then detail the tins last
Great video. What is your opinion on doing a ceramic coating ? I’ve been using mcguires ceramic wax which works great. But the ceramic coat is a different product and more expensive. Thanks.
If the pinstripe is stock it is under the clear coat..if it was added later and no clear coat was added over the top you will have to be carefulk around the pinstripe for sure.
awesome video as usual. I'll have to look through again but do have video for say new bike or bike without problems. but you probably would use same procedure.MY experience with last bike when I used the dual action buffer was the wax polish etc went everywhere. Have you tried any ceramic yet? Not looking for long lasting, seems like after a few washes it's mostly gone, but looking for ultimate gloss shine. Back in the day we used to wet sand and buff but thats gone the way with base coat clear coats0
Hey Jim...yes we have our cars and trucks ceramic coated but we havent done the bikes. I like to polish and wax my bikes..therapy for me if you will. Get yourself a foam pad and add 3 drops of whatever product your using and on the lowest setting work the product into the paint then gradually add speed and you wont sling it...I dont use the polisher for wax though...only polishing. You can but I like to lay my wax down in straight overlapping lines. I use the spray on P&S Bead Maker for a final high gloss shine. Its awesome. Your paint will feel like silk.
making sure that you never ever dry wipe your bike. Always use a quick detailer or waterless wash to clean even a little dust off and use a clean microfiber. The quick detailer will lift the dust up into the microfiber and not just swirl it around on your clear coat. same as washing...always make sure your cleaning mitt is just that, clean. If it hits the ground..its trash.throw it away. Make sure you use a PH balanced soap so it doesnt strip away your wax. Dry it with either a blower or drying towel.
Steve, I live in an area that will reach 120° plus. Sometimes I have to park outside. Will wax burn on an 07 ultra. Maquires with bonnets then polish? What is the max speed on the buffer. Thanks. Just subscribed. Is there a list of all the products you use?
Hey man sorry for the late reply I missed this one.. the wax won't burn but it will evaporate much faster...at 120 degrees, the surface of your paint can be much higher, sometimes reaching 180 to 190 degrees on black surfaces...standard melting point for carnauba wax is about 180. Just parking in the shade can reduce the heat by nearly 70 degrees which would keep your paint temperature well under the melting point. If it's unavoidable you could look into getting a polymer-based sealant instead of wax. This has a higher melting point of about 350 degrees. Something like this amzn.to/3PGjJnL..make sure to read the instructions as its not the same as applying wax. I hope this helps!
Wow, excellent video, I learned a lot. I have a black 2007 Electra Glide. My issue is that whenever I wash it the black plastic parts turn almost cream or white in color. When the plastic is dried the white color fades away. I have used a clay bar to clean and waxed but the problem keeps coming back. Is this something that inherent with the Harley paint or am I doing something wrong?
The oils in the palstic degrade over time and dry out...that's where I use the Mother back to black. Now depending on how bad it is you will want to put that stuff on thick and let it sit. You may have to do this several times to ad the pills back into the plastic. Its like a lotion...just smear it on thick and let it sit for about an hour and wipe it off and repeat.
Well..lol I know the guy and I was expecting it to be pretty beat up but not this bad...but it made a great example of what you can do at home to correct the paint if you need to...this was a bit extreme for sure.
if the bags are scuffing really easy it could a sign that your leather is pretty dry...apply some leather conditioner to the whole bag..apply a generous amount..think about it as a lotion...rub it in, let it sit and maybe do it again...then your scuff marks should come off pretty easy by just hitting it again with the lotion.
Mcguires is my go to product. Their products have done just as good if not better than most products I've tried, and after owning a vivid black black I've tried just about everything, except F11 🤣. I do carry a can of Bike spirits cleaner-polisher and klock werks cleaner when I'm out at bike nights and rallys that works pretty well just to put a quick clean an shine on the bike.
Yeah the mcguires is about the only one that has stayed consistent with the product and never disappointed. Thanks for checking out the video...take care and ride safe!
@@sikbaggers Steven when using the clay bar are you just wiping the surface or are you applying slight pressure? I've never used clay bar on my bikes before. TIA
Steve , I am guilty about using dish washing soap . No more . Although the steps to get the bike perfect does require some steps. I have a vivid black road glide. Always garage parked . Harley gave me a bottle of cleaner . They said it was designed for the entire bike . Is that a good idea to use ? .
Yeah dish soap strip your waxes right off...need to get a good ph balanced soap. And what they gave you is a quick detailer...and that's fine for dust and quick wipe downs...use that between washes for sure...never dry wipe your sled...specially black!
No its the not same for matte/denim or satin paint. However your denim paint still has a denim clear coat on it. The purpose of denim really is to cut down on any maintenance needed to be done to the paint. IE polishing, waxing etc...its kind of a wipe and go surface as you don't see scratches and swirls as easy as gloss paint. You do want to protect that clear though so it lasts..that clear is there to provide the uv protection that all paints need so they last. Its imperative that you do not use dish soap either...some dish soaps contain oils in them to help break down contaminents and that in fact will eventually start to add shine to your denim..over time it will be more of a satin and then eventually a gloss. With denim paint its all about chemical break down and paitance when it comes to bugs. Use a waterless wash or soap that is specific to denim. Lots of waterless washes on the market also have waxes in them so be very careful what you choose to use. Spray the bugs, let it sit and them wipe them away with clean microfibers. There are denim care and coating kits on the market and one of the best is DR. Beasleys amzn.to/3EiCVFJ , and another is Rat Wax. amzn.to/4146YKl I would go as far as to say the stuff from HD isn't bad either. HD has a 3 step system for denim paints. I hope this helps! Be safe!
hahah exactly! That would never happen on one of my bikes...."oops I dropped the washmit in the gravel..let me just keep washing your bike" heeellll no! lol
You could rnage from 150 to 350 on a job like this...We detailed the it all the way to the frame and back up, plus the medium paint correction. This bike was on the higher end due to the amount of time on the paint correction.
@@sikbaggers Time is money, and with all the tools and product required to achieve results like these requires skill, because just one "oops" could end your business, and with fixit shops making 150 per hour in labor, let's see anyone do this entire Motorcycle in a few short hours, because that is what you're paying for. You can't pay yourself enough to do it any better, so pay someone else, and have a beer!
I have a gloss black goldwing that has a lot of swirls in the clear coat. Will the Last Cut work for it? If so, what pad should I use? with it? Body parts are plastic.
Hey Jimmie...sorry for the late reply here man...but start with a blue pad..thats a medium pad...and if its just clear coat scratches thats really all you need. ...you can follow up with a black finishing pad but really I never need to after using the last cut...because its the compound turns to polish as you go.
Depends on if you are protecting the finish's with something like Rat Wax or DR. Beaslys wax...if so then use a ph balanced soap and for quick detailing a window cleaner that has NO AMMONIA. Ammonia will strip clear coat over time and paint...remember that matte/denim paint does have a matte clear coat over it. Its not just flat paint.
We tested years ago and it failed just as fast as normal wax...unfortunately a lot of people think its a 1 and done process and its not...shady advertising. Thanks for checking out the video! Take care and ride safe!
I have four Killer Wax Products, H2No, Metal Polish, Premiun Detail Spray, and a wax product. This here has me a little confused. Where in THIS process would I use those products you recommended in a different video?
h2 no is a waterless wash.,.use it whenever you want to remove dirt bugs etc. Metal polish after you clean your bike...that can also be done anytime...it doesnt need to be in any certain order. whenever it needs it, use it. detail spray is just a touch up between waxes..again use it whenever you want. The wax needs to be used after you clean, polish (if it needs it) the process would go, H2NO to clean, polish chrome (if it needs it) clay bar before you polish, Polish, iso wipe to remove polish oils, wax, then touch up with h2no for heavy dirt bugs etc and/or hit with the detail spray for minir touch ups.
If I’m local to Marion IL, do you offer these services? I’m not confident that I can fix my tank. I scratched it getting my emblems off and putting my new ones on
The one on this bike is the same one I run on all my bikes...advanblacks color matched low profile tank dash...its abs just like the bags, side covers etc...and the cap is metal www.advanblack.com/parts/harley-parts/harley-fairings-and-body/tank-dash-console.html
well unfortunately if the plastic is peeling there isn't a lot you can do other than stripping it all off and painting them. Which isn't too bad of a job.
I dunno i spray f11 after wash an it makes everything on my bike look new again. The only down side is yes every couple days u gotta give a lil spritz again an wipe down to keep it shining. To my experience no other product works on my bike like the f11
@@sikbaggers yes it is very expensive but a little goes along way so far one bottle lasted my 3 years. I tried Miguel’s quick detail spray, turtle wax quick detail spray also tried chemical guys quick detail spray an so far by far the f11 on my black bike brings out the black makes it shine no streaks its noce an even it also makes all my rubber an plastic controls look new. It only last a few days an u gotta spray it again. Wd40 is another one that works great but thats not something u want on ur clothes or on ur breaks an rotors. I use that on my nuts an bolts periodically an sometimes i use it under my bike to keep stuff lubricated an from rusting
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I thought my vivid black had some issues,, but you've given me hope! Now I'm a sub!! thanks for the video
You had me at your disclaimer🤣🤣🤣! Big thumbs up! Thanks for taking the time to show us this.
My pleasure!! Thank you! Take care and ride safe!
Man, your videos have saved me some big dollars. I especially appreciate the one that taught me how to detail my bike.
Glad to help and save some bucks! Appreciate the comment!
Exactly! Nothing looks better than a well cared for HD in vivid black paint and chrome bike (Harley does a good job with both) . But you talk about high maintenance!! THX for the info on F11.
Absolutely! They are a huge pain to keep the clear looking good. Take care and ride safe - Steve
Hey, this was my first attempt at detailing. The video helped me greatly. I followed the steps as laid out. It worked. The only problem I ran into was the polishing pads. Didn't realize they are different grit.
Yes in the links I provided on this video I marked them as Medium and Finishing pads. Usually anything blue is a mediun pad and is a great place to start if you are really doing any kind of paint correction and the blacks are always finishing ...now that may vary between brands but 98% of the time its the same across brands.
I definitely picked up a few steps I have missed over the years. Just glad you break these videos down to each step and make it simple to follow. Thanks brother keep ‘‘em coming! Be safe
Glad to help bro! Thanks for checking it out also! Be safe!
Great video Steve. I appreciate this as it allows me to actually see the painstaking steps it takes to do a great detail. You made this bike look absolutely great. Now comparing this to my trike that you detailed, absolutely amazing! The trike had so much haze on it, it was embarrassing, but you brought it to life, just like you have done here. I thank you for that. Thanks for this videos, it’s a great help for guys like myself!
Hey David...yeah this one was a bit worse than yours lol a lot of a bit! Thanks for checking out the video man! Much appreciated.
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I’m already subscribed to the Blacktop Devil and Mrs. Blacktop Devil, but they recently changed their channel name to Life on the Blacktop(I think)!
Simply the best place to get the help that I need. I like to ride but I like to keep my bike the best it can be. Thanks for all the tips and information you give by the pros.
Hey Jeff! Thanks for checking it out and happy to help!
So glad i got a glacier pearl white ultra. Easy to keep clean and very forgiving.
whites pretty forgiving because it hides scratches but rest assure its just as easy to scratch the clear...eventually it will start to show
dude that intro about the comment LOL i just recently found your channel new to the harley scene but rode for a while super glad i found your channel
Thanks for checking out the channel William! Much appreciated and always grateful to be a help! Any questions just let me know.
Thanks for this video. I just got a new bike and I want to keep it looking new as long as I can. That said, I ride in the rain. And I ride on gravel. And live in a farming community. So my vivid black flht is gonna show a lot!
Thanks for the video Steve it couldnt have come at a better time we are getting ready to detail our bike and it needs some extra attention so this will help a lot have a great weekend and stay safe out there
Thank you Cathy! I know detailing can be a pain but this will get you going in the right direction...its therapy for me, if you will,,,I enjoy it.
Glad you mentioned the clay bar, was just about to paint correct my street glide and oh snap forgot to de-contaminate before hand. Thanks brother for another good informative video 👍
yes sir...glad to help!
My brother can’t believe what some people will do for a buck and what others will do to spend a buck. 20 years ago I didn’t mind cleaning and detailing my bike. But now I can’t stand standing over my bikes for hours and hours detailing them. I wish I knew someone close that would do the job the way I do. I would gladly pay. I think I mentally sike myself out of wanting to do it. It really is a lot of work. Good video bro
detailing other peoples bikes can be very daunting sometimes.... i just think to myself when I start is how the hell did you let it get this far gone?!?! ha...but that's part of the job and we get it done...now detailing my own bike...that's therapy to me...that's my quite time in the shop. no phones ringing, no one busting through the door needing anything...just me and the bike and some tunes in the background...my stress relief.
Always my favorite stop on RUclips is checking in on your vids Steve. Thanks for the great content.
Hey Paul, thank you for the kind words my friend!
Hey man, just want to thank you for this video, I've never used a machine polisher b4, but used the last cut (was amazing) and chemical guys mirror shine and torque mirror shine, hog spit. Anyways, how you explained the entire process was very informative and made a lot of sense for a beginner. I'm glad I found your video, the bike looks amazing now!! Thank you!!!
That's awesome Derk! Thanks for thanking the time to watch the full video..most people skit things and then wonder why their bike didnt turn out the same..lol glad you got it all done and so much easier to maintain now.
love this channel! I was biased at first because of "Baggers" you do have a variety of good content would like to see more M8 softail (Breakout) videos
Thank you Vincent..yeah alot of the videos can be done on other bikes...its hard for me to get some bikes in here to do videos on. I try my best to get as many models in here as i can
The 19 RGS in wicked denim red & blacked out engine with blacked wheels. Just a straight quick pressure wash & dry. Most perfect Harley color on the planet, thx again Harley, I just hit 29k, did my 30k service at 28.5k. Ride em!!!
Nice yeah the demins are pretty easy to care for. And that's a great combo color!
There may be 100's about cleaning bikes but your video is better than the most! Plus the channel! Keep'em coming big dog because I am a cheap bastard and rather would work on my own bike.
I know this may sound extreme to most, but I use a steamer; McCulloch MC1385; to be exact. Only because the steam helps brings out the dirt and helps to protect the paint. That being said, NO I do not have a show room bike. It has scratches ....gouges from being laid down. I still continue to try and help keep the integrity of the bike. I mean she's still my girl.
Thank you for the kind words my friend!
@@tsadkiel2008 Yes we have been pricing steamers as they work great on the frames and under the side covers etc...what brand are you using?
@@sikbaggers McCulloch MC1385
Comes with too many attachments for my need, the wife loves to use it in the kitchen and bathroom. so win win I guess
Glad to see you doing the videos again. Great transformation of the bikes paint.
Thanks Ken! The bike turned out great but whew! a lot of work to get her there.
Nice job brother! I know the video is a year old, but just so others know, that powerlock also works on denim paint without making it shiny. And just like you, I put it on EVERYTHING!!
Yes sir.t eh powerlock is amazing stuff! thanks for checking it out!
This is a fantastic video. You explained everything great and it’s great to hear someone actually tell F11 like it is. Great job
Thank you for checking it out and the complement,...much appreciated coming from you!
@@sikbaggers Absolutely man you killed it!
Your vids are frkn awesome. Very informative and practical. Thank-you for all your solid information
Youre very welcome and thank you for checking it out!
This was great, years ago I was an F11 guy, good shine not much on protection! Appreciate the time you took doing this, great information 👍 Black Top Devil great channel, I believe they changed the name,saw something about that this morning. Think it's called LIFE ON THE BLACK TOP now.. Thanks Again Steve, and belated Happy VETERANS Day
Yes sir...they are changing it up! And its about time he announced it lol Good people! Thanks for checking out the video as well! Take care and ride safe!
Steve new subscriber here. Great job on the video. Great help as well. I'll be tuning in on more of your videos. Thumbs up. Terry from Canada 🇨🇦
Hey terry thanks for checking us out and the sub! Much appreciated!
Great tips! I do love pig spit on the black motor. It seems to last even after washes and deflects a lot of the Hawaii red dirt. Great product and inexpensive.
Sure thing, we used the pigspit in a comparison video last year and got great results with it too. Take care and ride safe - Steve
Awesome video man. Probably the most professional and thorough video I have found on youtube for cleaning and polishing a motorcycle. Two quick questions: (1) What product would you recommend for polishing out light swirling on plastic (not metal) chrome; (2) how many times can I use the Last Cut compound without being concerned about removing too much clear coat?
You can use the last cut tons of times...its not super abrasive so its really not for super bad scratches..I have not found one thing that can polish plastic chrome..there is no protective layer to really polish..everything I have tried just makes it worse.
@@sikbaggers You are the man. I'll be purchasing that along with a few other products you mentioned in your video. I have also not had any luck finding a product for plastic chrome, so will just have to keep it washed & waxed.
Kept every bike I had looking like showroom new, rain or shine. It pays off in several ways. If and when you sell it or Trade it in. It always looks nice. And it doesn't hurt when others see your bike and they are looking at it admiring it or compliment you on how clean it is. Had 7 bikes in my younger days. I'm 69 yrs old and on my 5th Harley. A 2023 RG3. Keep the shiney side up. Peace out.
congrats on your new RG3...that is awesome! Those things are bad ass! And yes I agree...keeping them clean and serviced is great way to protect your investment.
Looks awesome! My 02 FLHT is also Vivid Black and she does show her age. This will be my next garage project. Thanks Steve
Thank you for checking it out. Defenitly save some money and DIY..Youll be amazed when you are done. Take care and ride safe.
You feel my pain. I have a vivid black street glide. Been a mother's user forever. Great video
Yeah Fran I wont own a black bike after doing all these details on them lol Thanks for watching ! Take care and ride safe.
Wow! Great video bro! Thank you! Two questions...#1) At the 25:22 mark you apply the Jescar to the bike. What pad are you using there? #2) At the 26:55 mark you apply the Colonite 845 to the bike and use a block type pad...what pad is that one? Thank you sir!!
Thank you Alan...I apply the jescar with the Adams Yellow Hex Grip from here on amazon amzn.to/3Rzlepv and the sqaure ones are the Chemical guys miceofiber applicators. There are cheaper ones on amazon but they dont last or they come vacuum sealed which ruins them. I purchased these on may 4th 2018 and still using them amzn.to/3Tgl3R4 ..I hope that helps!
Thank you brother!!!
Hey Steve, just want to let you know that I ordered the foam cannon from the link that you provided here, I used it today to wash my truck and really like it.
However the problem I had was finding your video that I had watched the day before so I could order it from the link you provided but want you to get some kind of kick back for your efforts here.
I have a suggestion, why don't you create a link somewhere that would list all the products you endorse so we could just go there and click on the product we wanted.
I know you were looking for another project to put together so there you go. LOL
Just a idea to make it easier for us to buy them.
Maybe that's not as easy as it sounds.
Thanks again Steve, love your videos. Dave
Thank you Dave..much appreciated sir. I do have a linktree but on that linktree I need to make an amazon list and publish it there. Ill work on this.
Thanks Steve. I need the heavy paint correction video to repair paint scratches when one saddlebag fell off. Absolutely my fault forgetting the washers when I reattached the bag after putting air in the tire.
Thanks for checking it out! Yeah sometimes there is no paint correction that can be done other than re painting...if its really bad I would look into getting them re shot.
Great video. Have you used a drill polisher before? Instead of buying a polisher? Also do you polish the primary cover/engine with a machine?
You sir have gained a sub, and i agree with you. Your bike is an investment, so why not make it look good. Been looking for different products to clean up my new/used bike i bought and your vids have assisted me in finding good products. Thank you
Thanks for the sub! And glad the video helped...some of this stuff is a little pricey when you have to buy it all up front but it lasts a long time...I use these same products on my truck, the wifes car and my sons car..their cars are black and mine is dark blue (might as well be black) shows everything. Any questions just let me know.
Steve I have a question what would u recommend for me? I work 2 jobs and have a couple of hours , a couple of times a week to work on my bike. And of course it’s vivid black after watching this video I was almost sick when I looked at my Street Glide! Can u tell me how I can go about getting her back to beautiful! Thanks Russ
You can definitely get it back into shape with all this info here in this video with the time you have. The trick is keeping it in good shape then your weekly maintenance is very little. To get it back into shape get yourself a buffer and some compound, preferably the Last cut I mentioned in this video. that will get you back in shape quick. Then wax ...preferably that Colonite 845...that stuff lasts a long time and will help you keep that shine...the biggest thing you can do is never, ever wipe your bike with a dry cloth. Ever! Always use a waterless wash or a quick detailer and if its super dirty, spray. let it soak a little bit, spray again and then lightly wipe, flipping your towel over several times and even using more than one towel...If your towel is loaded up with dirt you are certainly scratching your clear coat. There are a ton of quick detailers out there and they all pretty much work the same to be honest. Every time you come in, give her a quick wipe down and that will keep you having to spend hours wiping her down all at one time.
@@sikbaggers would you recommend doing it in sections, for example compound one day , then wax the next day? Or compound and wax just the batwing, then move to the tank, fender, ect. ?
Thanks Steve my 14 street glide is vivid black all products you have there are great I am a chemical guys guy myself different strokes for different folks keep up the good work i am a fan take care brother
Hey Ben there is a couple of chem guys things I use however I used them back in the day before wal mart and they were great...now that they are at wal mart...they have really watered it down. I have tried soime the new stuff they are putting out and just cant get the results im looking for...however the chrome polish is very good! I do like that. Thanks for watching my friend!
@@sikbaggers nope I hear you my brother luckily over here in Springfield mo they have a chemical guys detail shop where I buy my stuff at your right the stuff at Walmart is watered down alot I noticed it awhile back either way keep up the good work brother I am a fan 4 life thanks for the reply
Saying this was an excellent video doesn't do it justice....I watched every second of this video, then purchased my materials and replicated the process. I'm happy to say that my Victory Hammer turned out excellent!!! Thank you very much for producing a concise video for guys to learn from!!!
Thanks for this, pretty much what I do but some of the tricks and tips and cheaper supplies were helpful. My bike current looks just like yours did and I was told I’d have to go super abrasive or wet sand even, it’s vivid black and just has light swirls and smooth surface scratches all over. Like you said that vivid black is hardcore for showing anything and everything no matter how careful you are. Thanks again!
yes you can get a lot out with these steps and products I used on this bike,...it was in pretty bad shape when it came in...looks like glass now...just some time and attention to detail.
Excellent detailing video for motorcycles, as a Detailer myself I can't agree more that F11 is way over priced! Would like to say thank you for making this video
Thanks for checking it out Chris! Yeah, once the end user really sees what it is and the fact that you have to keep re applying it (just like wax) it really doesn't make sense to buy it at the cost of printer ink. Clever marketing made them a lot of one time sales.
Another AWESOME vid Steve! You have got to follow these steps just as Steve laid them out if you want to protect your investment and have it looking great for many years to come! I definitely picked up some pointers and new products for my inventory! Appreciate you Brother! Ride Safe and keep your head on a swivel!
Thank you sir! Glad to help and provide some useful tips on keeping your sled in showroom shape!
0:05 seconds in, and I already know imma love this channel!
Take my sub!
thank you!!
great stuff.
how do you clean all the electrotonic under the side covers
I use a very cheap but very strong product called Awesome...you can pick this up at dollar stores and dollar trees.this stuff - www.dollartree.com/las-totally-awesome-all-purpose-concentrated-cleaner-refills-32oz/985190 ..man its good stuff.I use it on everything..wheels, tires, siding, concrete, you name it... Use that and a bore hair brush, amzn.to/347P9yY work it around clean it out with a dry towel and use some compressed air if you have it to blow out loose dirt behind the wires.
@@sikbaggers thank you.
I'm moderately scared to paint correct my bike. Pondering since 6 months if I should take the risk to potentially ruin the paint completely while sourcing all the materials to do it. I think this weekend I'll pull the trigger and give it a try. Fingers crossed 🤞
As long as you keep the polisher moving and dont let the pads dry out and youll be fine. Take it slow and start with some milder pads and polish until you get the hang of it...youll do great!
Another great video. I have never owned a black Harley but friends do and while it looks great out of the showroom, that is usually as good as it will ever be.
I have a 2021 Harley Street Glide in River Rock Grey & 2009 Harley Rocker C in Flame Blue Pearl, i never pressure wash but will wash with dish soap and mitt with garden hose. My 2009 still looks new and yes, i am the guy that washes after every ride even if it is just to get the bugs off, i hate a dirty bike but that just me :)
Yes we clean after after ride too ...just makes it easier to keep it clean. Why not take care of your investment right! Just remember that using dawn strips the waxes everytime. A good ph balanced soap will retain the waxes on your bike.
Funny you brought up dawn dish soap. The closest Harley dealer to me buys it in buckets. Every Harley that goes through their shop gets washed with dawn dish soap. I always tell them to skip the wash,lol
wow...did anyone there just google " washing a car with dawn dish soap" lol so every bike on the lot is stripped and then they take them out in the sun all day in the parking lot..at least mine does anyway lol..man thats terrible.
@@sikbaggers yeah, all used sit out in the sun. New gets the same wash, but they stay inside the show room. I had to laugh when they tried to sell me on the fact that they sell tons of the expensive Harley wash, but they use cheap dawn soap. I can't figure out why they don't use their own products, lol. The only product they have that I like is the engine brightener.
Great video I learned a lot and you take a lot of time and you have pride in your work .
Last yr I got Flowgenix waterless wash it works pretty good . I was just want your thoughts on it .
I watched your new video on ceramic coating and that was a great video also and I think I will be using that on my bike. Thanks for all the great info you put out .
Steve
Ive tested a lot of waterless washes and to me its really all about the ease of use..I see some like the mcguires one I used to clay with on the ceramic video that is hard to get off...it seems like it just keeps smearing and smearing as you wipe..I use one from Killerwaxx called H2NO and its probably thr best Ive used...easy on, easy off, nice and thick so it sticks and starts soaking into the bugs...some of this stuff is just so watered down its ridiculous what they charge for it ,,,never tried flogenix but if its watery and runs off as youre spraying it...trash it and find something that sticks and has some hang time.
Great video! I have found that Windex glass cleaner works great on chrome.
Yes it does! great for fingerprints!
Dang that bike looks way better . The polishing machine did a great job , did you apply much pressure or just the weight of the polisher only . I will watch this video a few times to get the product correct . Thanks for sharing. Pete
hardly any pressure at all..let the machine do the work for you.
I have saved this video, subscribed, and shared this due to your insight. I'm going to use this on my '07 Road King, white with gold pearl clear.
On a sunny day this thing is gonna look radioactive.
Hey Jersey...not sure how I missed this comment but thank you and I hope you got your paint lined out!!
@@sikbaggers can't take my eyes off her.
🤣You're videos are sooo hilarious that I have to stop seconds into it before I watch the rest just to tell you this! ahhahahaha! I didn't comment on the short antenna vid where you boxed the long antenna, but I wish I woulda! hahahah THANK YOU FOR THE HUMOR AND COOL VIDS!
I hit replay from the start and just laughed as hard as the first time I began it! ahahahahwa
LOL I knew when I started this video I would get someone that would make that comment...it happens every time so I needed to address it right up front...looks like 2 people, so far have thought that and gave it a thumbs down lol Thank you for watching!!!
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Steve Great Ideas on Cleaning without dish soap 🧼 everyone including me didn't know dish soap removed wash and I constantly wax it. My Orange 🍊 pearl House Color 🎨 🖌 gets full bugs up here late Summer up north Chicago Burbs. I like most of us HD guys keep our bikes clean. Thanks for all of Great information plus no F11 ....Stay Warm it's crazy Cold 🥶 here. Waiting for Spring weather to ride here. Thanks again Guy
Hey Sam...im in southern Illinois and its been cold here too , it sucks lol but thanks for checking it out and glad the tips helped! Dish soap is great if you want to strip mit back down to the clear and start over on your layers of wax. Just make sure its rinsed really good to remove nay soap residue before you start waxing..I would do the isopropal cleaning after a good dish soap wash just to make sure its all back down to clear coat. Be safe out there!
Steve, just to be certain I understand what you’re doing, do you clean the wheels and motor first, detail the tins, then go back and detail wheels and motor?
Hey Dean..you can do it that way...there is no real order that I follow I guess..it appeared that way because of the different products I was using and trying to show. I usually clean and detail the wheels/motor and then detail the tins last
Great video.
What is your opinion on doing a ceramic coating ? I’ve been using mcguires ceramic wax which works great. But the ceramic coat is a different product and more expensive. Thanks.
Love the video! Do you prefer any protectors for the leather seat/tour pack back rest?
Sorry for the late reply...been at Tail Of The Dragon for a week. I use 303...it works great on leather or vinyl amzn.to/3BBNWR1
Thank you Steve! Y'all be safe out there!
Thanks John, you too!
Great video Steve. I have one question. My bike has pin striping on the tank and fenders.Will I damage them if I do a paint corrention.
If the pinstripe is stock it is under the clear coat..if it was added later and no clear coat was added over the top you will have to be carefulk around the pinstripe for sure.
I've heard of that guy! Thanks for reppin' our swag!
Uh oh, the old guys trying to be hip again.... 😂
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No problem brother! Be safe!
awesome video as usual. I'll have to look through again but do have video for say new bike or bike without problems. but you probably would use same procedure.MY experience with last bike when I used the dual action buffer was the wax polish etc went everywhere. Have you tried any ceramic yet? Not looking for long lasting, seems like after a few washes it's mostly gone, but looking for ultimate gloss shine. Back in the day we used to wet sand and buff but thats gone the way with base coat clear coats0
Hey Jim...yes we have our cars and trucks ceramic coated but we havent done the bikes. I like to polish and wax my bikes..therapy for me if you will. Get yourself a foam pad and add 3 drops of whatever product your using and on the lowest setting work the product into the paint then gradually add speed and you wont sling it...I dont use the polisher for wax though...only polishing. You can but I like to lay my wax down in straight overlapping lines. I use the spray on P&S Bead Maker for a final high gloss shine. Its awesome. Your paint will feel like silk.
I may have missed it, but say you do this whole process right? How do you recommend washing the bike from then on? To avoid the swirls, etc?
making sure that you never ever dry wipe your bike. Always use a quick detailer or waterless wash to clean even a little dust off and use a clean microfiber. The quick detailer will lift the dust up into the microfiber and not just swirl it around on your clear coat. same as washing...always make sure your cleaning mitt is just that, clean. If it hits the ground..its trash.throw it away. Make sure you use a PH balanced soap so it doesnt strip away your wax. Dry it with either a blower or drying towel.
Steve, I live in an area that will reach 120° plus. Sometimes I have to park outside. Will wax burn on an 07 ultra. Maquires with bonnets then polish? What is the max speed on the buffer. Thanks. Just subscribed. Is there a list of all the products you use?
Hey man sorry for the late reply I missed this one.. the wax won't burn but it will evaporate much faster...at 120 degrees, the surface of your paint can be much higher, sometimes reaching 180 to 190 degrees on black surfaces...standard melting point for carnauba wax is about 180. Just parking in the shade can reduce the heat by nearly 70 degrees which would keep your paint temperature well under the melting point. If it's unavoidable you could look into getting a polymer-based sealant instead of wax. This has a higher melting point of about 350 degrees. Something like this amzn.to/3PGjJnL..make sure to read the instructions as its not the same as applying wax. I hope this helps!
Best bike wash vid with info I’ve seen thanks silly baggers
Where are you located or do you have a website, I'm in IL and you do an amazing detail.
Im in marion
Love this, keep coming back to it!
Glad it helps bro! Its a lot of info to unpack in one video but I thought it would with all those black bikes out there.
Wow, excellent video, I learned a lot. I have a black 2007 Electra Glide. My issue is that whenever I wash it the black plastic parts turn almost cream or white in color. When the plastic is dried the white color fades away. I have used a clay bar to clean and waxed but the problem keeps coming back. Is this something that inherent with the Harley paint or am I doing something wrong?
The oils in the palstic degrade over time and dry out...that's where I use the Mother back to black. Now depending on how bad it is you will want to put that stuff on thick and let it sit. You may have to do this several times to ad the pills back into the plastic. Its like a lotion...just smear it on thick and let it sit for about an hour and wipe it off and repeat.
@@sikbaggers Thank you very much for the reply and advise. I will get that product and give it try!! I also subscribed to your channel.
Awesome video! I wash my bike with waterless after every ride...I dont see how that owner let the bike get into that condition, but thats just me
Well..lol I know the guy and I was expecting it to be pretty beat up but not this bad...but it made a great example of what you can do at home to correct the paint if you need to...this was a bit extreme for sure.
Nice video question everytime my wife gets on the back her foot rubs my leather bags anything get those marks off ?
if the bags are scuffing really easy it could a sign that your leather is pretty dry...apply some leather conditioner to the whole bag..apply a generous amount..think about it as a lotion...rub it in, let it sit and maybe do it again...then your scuff marks should come off pretty easy by just hitting it again with the lotion.
Wow, looks killer, thanks for the details😎
Thank you Steve! Glad to help!
Mcguires is my go to product. Their products have done just as good if not better than most products I've tried, and after owning a vivid black black I've tried just about everything, except F11 🤣. I do carry a can of Bike spirits cleaner-polisher and klock werks cleaner when I'm out at bike nights and rallys that works pretty well just to put a quick clean an shine on the bike.
Yeah the mcguires is about the only one that has stayed consistent with the product and never disappointed. Thanks for checking out the video...take care and ride safe!
@@sikbaggers Steven when using the clay bar are you just wiping the surface or are you applying slight pressure? I've never used clay bar on my bikes before. TIA
@@ridinout6308 yes slight pressure...it doesnt take much...it'll pick up the debris pretty easy. biggest thing is keeping is keeping it wet.
@@sikbaggers good deal, much appreciated boss.
Steve , I am guilty about using dish washing soap . No more . Although the steps to get the bike perfect does require some steps. I have a vivid black road glide. Always garage parked . Harley gave me a bottle of cleaner . They said it was designed for the entire bike . Is that a good idea to use ? .
Yeah dish soap strip your waxes right off...need to get a good ph balanced soap. And what they gave you is a quick detailer...and that's fine for dust and quick wipe downs...use that between washes for sure...never dry wipe your sled...specially black!
great video what do you think about bug slide
Thank you ramon...Bug slide is a great preventative and easy to use.
Great video! What Dixxon is that?
Thanks Zach...I wore the kind of appropriate " Adam's Polishes Rinser Flannel"
You need to do another video lol I have a matte finish on my bike
Good Idea..I do get alot of requests for matte paint finishes and how tos..we will work one up..let me find a bike and we will shoot one!
Thanks from a vivid black Road Glide Special owner... good info
Thanks for watching! Take care and ride safe.
yeah when i'm done with the f11 i won't be buying it again.
You won’t regret it. Lasts about 6 weeks and the shine is off the charts
Hey Steve have you tried any of the products from Chemical Guys ?
Thanks Steve, love my black, but it is a pain to keep it lookin great!
Yes they are! Thank you for watching!! Take care and rise safe!
Steve what is the use of the black finishing pad on the list?
Great video!! I need to do this on my bike. Thanks!!!
Thank you! Yes its not too bad just time consuming but the end result is satisfying for sure! Thank you for watching!
At what step would I add cvo style badges with 3m backing on the tanks. I know you dont want wax on there or it wont stick well.
youll want to add those after the polish and wipe down, before the wax
But is this the case for Denim pain too? As far as i understand wasx shouldn’t be used ond them…?!
No its the not same for matte/denim or satin paint. However your denim paint still has a denim clear coat on it. The purpose of denim really is to cut down on any maintenance needed to be done to the paint. IE polishing, waxing etc...its kind of a wipe and go surface as you don't see scratches and swirls as easy as gloss paint. You do want to protect that clear though so it lasts..that clear is there to provide the uv protection that all paints need so they last. Its imperative that you do not use dish soap either...some dish soaps contain oils in them to help break down contaminents and that in fact will eventually start to add shine to your denim..over time it will be more of a satin and then eventually a gloss. With denim paint its all about chemical break down and paitance when it comes to bugs. Use a waterless wash or soap that is specific to denim. Lots of waterless washes on the market also have waxes in them so be very careful what you choose to use. Spray the bugs, let it sit and them wipe them away with clean microfibers. There are denim care and coating kits on the market and one of the best is DR. Beasleys amzn.to/3EiCVFJ , and another is Rat Wax. amzn.to/4146YKl I would go as far as to say the stuff from HD isn't bad either. HD has a 3 step system for denim paints. I hope this helps! Be safe!
What do you recommend for light scratches and swirls? Would it be the same process and products with light cutting pad and finishing pad?
yes it would be the same process with light compound or just swirl remover.
Hey! I recognize the scratches in the paint. That's gonna be the FREE bikini bike wash at the dealer!
hahah exactly! That would never happen on one of my bikes...."oops I dropped the washmit in the gravel..let me just keep washing your bike" heeellll no! lol
Wait. I missed what you said about the black engine restore product. What product was it
It's harley davidson engine brightener ..you can also try s100 or pig spit ..they all work the same ...hds is usually cheaper believe it or not lol
Hey Steve, great video as always. What would it cost an average Joe to have this done by someone like yourself?
You could rnage from 150 to 350 on a job like this...We detailed the it all the way to the frame and back up, plus the medium paint correction. This bike was on the higher end due to the amount of time on the paint correction.
@@sikbaggers Time is money, and with all the tools and product required to achieve results like these requires skill, because just one "oops" could end your business, and with fixit shops making 150 per hour in labor, let's see anyone do this entire Motorcycle in a few short hours, because that is what you're paying for. You can't pay yourself enough to do it any better, so pay someone else, and have a beer!
Great info Steve. This video was perfect for me.
Glad it was helpful Dan! Thank you for checking it out! Any questions let me know. take care and ride safe.
I have a gloss black goldwing that has a lot of swirls in the clear coat. Will the Last Cut work for it? If so, what pad should I use? with it? Body parts are plastic.
Hey Jimmie...sorry for the late reply here man...but start with a blue pad..thats a medium pad...and if its just clear coat scratches thats really all you need. ...you can follow up with a black finishing pad but really I never need to after using the last cut...because its the compound turns to polish as you go.
@@sikbaggers Thanks bro! I'll do as you suggest and thanks for making this great content!
This video helps me out a lot. Thank you.
thanks for checking it out Chad..glad it helped..any questions let me know,.
Great video thanks. What do you recommend for denium paint?
Depends on if you are protecting the finish's with something like Rat Wax or DR. Beaslys wax...if so then use a ph balanced soap and for quick detailing a window cleaner that has NO AMMONIA. Ammonia will strip clear coat over time and paint...remember that matte/denim paint does have a matte clear coat over it. Its not just flat paint.
@@sikbaggers When time permits. I'd like to see one of these vids on a Denim bike. Wicked Red Denim here! Thanks Man.
What grade of clay bar? Some have fine, medium etc. With soft paint and clear on my black Harley I’m thinking fine?
I always start with fine and work my way up...for light debris you can feel but cant really see,
fine will always work
I agree on the F11. Bought it once and used it twice and gave the rest away. Definitely over priced for what it is.
We tested years ago and it failed just as fast as normal wax...unfortunately a lot of people think its a 1 and done process and its not...shady advertising. Thanks for checking out the video! Take care and ride safe!
I have four Killer Wax Products, H2No, Metal Polish, Premiun Detail Spray, and a wax product. This here has me a little confused. Where in THIS process would I use those products you recommended in a different video?
h2 no is a waterless wash.,.use it whenever you want to remove dirt bugs etc. Metal polish after you clean your bike...that can also be done anytime...it doesnt need to be in any certain order. whenever it needs it, use it. detail spray is just a touch up between waxes..again use it whenever you want. The wax needs to be used after you clean, polish (if it needs it) the process would go, H2NO to clean, polish chrome (if it needs it) clay bar before you polish, Polish, iso wipe to remove polish oils, wax, then touch up with h2no for heavy dirt bugs etc and/or hit with the detail spray for minir touch ups.
If I’m local to Marion IL, do you offer these services? I’m not confident that I can fix my tank. I scratched it getting my emblems off and putting my new ones on
I can take a look at it to see how bad it is and we can go from there...Please email me at slhousden@gmail.com and ill shoot you my number.
also, let me know here if you sent he email so I don't miss it in spam or anything..thanks!
@@sikbaggers I fired off an email, i appreciate your time
Enjoy your videos. This one was informative.
thank you man! much appreciated.
what is the gas cap and the center piece material made of on these bikes? Plastic or metal?
The one on this bike is the same one I run on all my bikes...advanblacks color matched low profile tank dash...its abs just like the bags, side covers etc...and the cap is metal www.advanblack.com/parts/harley-parts/harley-fairings-and-body/tank-dash-console.html
Outstanding work, have this,same color
thank you and glad to help!
Wow! Great video and detail job.
Thank you! Take care and ride safe!
I have inverty front forks and they have a plastic and pealing and look terable it's an 03 Harley Softail fxsti what can I do to fix it
well unfortunately if the plastic is peeling there isn't a lot you can do other than stripping it all off and painting them. Which isn't too bad of a job.
Great video thanks for the information
Thanks for checking it out John!
@@sikbaggers I try to catch your videos here a d the other Chanel
I dunno i spray f11 after wash an it makes everything on my bike look new again. The only down side is yes every couple days u gotta give a lil spritz again an wipe down to keep it shining. To my experience no other product works on my bike like the f11
Hey jst curious what other products you have used to do a quick wipe? Seems pretty expensive for a quick detailer.
@@sikbaggers yes it is very expensive but a little goes along way so far one bottle lasted my 3 years. I tried Miguel’s quick detail spray, turtle wax quick detail spray also tried chemical guys quick detail spray an so far by far the f11 on my black bike brings out the black makes it shine no streaks its noce an even it also makes all my rubber an plastic controls look new. It only last a few days an u gotta spray it again. Wd40 is another one that works great but thats not something u want on ur clothes or on ur breaks an rotors. I use that on my nuts an bolts periodically an sometimes i use it under my bike to keep stuff lubricated an from rusting