Some motorcycles have a Denim (flat or matte) finish. The Denim finish has qualities which differ from high gloss finishes on all other Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Like denim fabric, Denim paint will burnish or mar with age and use, thus adding character and personality to the finish of the motorcycle. Refer to Care and Cleaning → Cleaning and General Care → Recommended Cleaning and Care Products for recommended products.
If scratched, the color coat of paint does nick/scuff and these marks cannot be rubbed out.
If polished, the finish will become less matte and more glossy over time.
How to Clean
For heavier deposits:
Use grease cutting dishwashing detergent and a clean Wash Mitt. (Dilute the detergent per the instruction provided by its manufacturer.)
Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
For light deposits, use glass cleaner (ammonia base) and Softcloth. This helps remove finger prints and light soil.
For final detailing, apply Harley Gloss with a Softcloth.