2004 Harley Davidson VRod

[The Guz]

Worked on my brothers Harley Davidson. It's a 2004 with 4K miles on it. He's done some changes to the bike.

Wash: Meguiar's D114 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-rinsefree-express-wash.html)

Paint Decon: Nanoskin Fine Grade Sponge (http://www.autogeek.net/nanoskin-speedy-prep-sponge-fine-grade.html) with Meguiar's D155 (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiar-s-last-touch-spray.html)

Compound: Pinnacle Advanced Compound (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-compound.html)

Polish: Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish (http://www.autogeek.net/best-car-finishing-polish.html)

Paint Prep: Pinnacle Black Label Surface Cleansing Polish (http://www.autogeek.net/black-label-polish.html)

Protection: Pinnacle Black Label V2 (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-paint-coating.html)

Tires: Blackfire All In One Trim and Tire Protectant (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-total-eclipse-tire-shine.html)

Metal: Polished with Meguiar's Fine Cut Metal Polish (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-fine-cut-metal-polish.html) and sealed with Wolfgang Metal Sealant
(http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-metal-sealant.html)
Rear Panel Before:

There are some very deep scratches that require touch up paint of he chooses to repair them.

http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/820/IMG_4344a.jpg

Rear Panel after a compound and polish.

http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/820/IMG_4346a.jpg

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This is the location for the where the rear seat is attached. 2" pads come in handy.

http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/820/IMG_4347a.jpg

After a compound and polish. Not perfect but much better.

http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/820/IMG_4349a.jpg

Final reflection shots

http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/820/IMG_4357a.jpg

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http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/820/IMG_4361a.jpg

I took outside for a few minutes and it did not take long for the Santa Ana winds to blow dust on it.

http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/820/IMG_4363a.jpg

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[conman1395]

What machine did you use?

Also, aren't you supposed to not use dressings on bike tires? I'm not saying you're wrong, I've only done one motorcycle. I'm just wondering if you can or not.

Sick bike by the way. In slowly getting into motorcycles and this is one of my favorite bikes for sure.

[The Guz]

What machine did you use?

Also, aren't you supposed to not use dressings on bike tires? I'm not saying you're wrong, I've only done one motorcycle. I'm just wondering if you can or not.

Sick bike by the way. In slowly getting into motorcycles and this is one of my favorite bikes for sure.


Porter cable with 4" pads on the tank. For the 2" pads it's a 2" sander/polisher from Harbor Freight.

Blackfire AIO is more of a cleaner than a dressing. Plus that area of the tire is not touching the brakes or making contact with the tread. It's the small area 1" area where the lip of the wheel ends before getting to the tread.

This is more of a show bike for him as he rarely rides it.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Very Nice work Guz.

Thanks for sharing.

[GSKR]

What machine did you use?

Also, aren't you supposed to not use dressings on bike tires? I'm not saying you're wrong, I've only done one motorcycle. I'm just wondering if you can or not.

Sick bike by the way. In slowly getting into motorcycles and this is one of my favorite bikes for sure.
Yes u can apply a thin coat of dressing to sidewalls,it just pulls the whole detailing process together as far as aesthetics.

[xtina]

Yes u can apply a thin coat of dressing to sidewalls,it just pulls the whole detailing process together as far as aesthetics.

Never apply any dressing to motorcycle tires. Centrifugal force will force it around to the tread area and make the edges of the tire slick. Doesn't matter how little you put on. And it's a huge liability issue if you are detailing someone else's bike.

[The Guz]

Very Nice work Guz.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks.