Topic: Gloss black engine covers? (Read 9810 times)

fxdsegrl · « **on:** September 03, 2011, 10:41:33 PM »

I am having a hard time cleaning these engine covers. I can't seem to get the the road grime off? I don't know what the finish is, does anybody have any good cleaning tips? Thanks

Mr D · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2011, 10:49:27 PM »

Quote from: fxdsegrl on September 03, 2011, 10:41:33 PM

I am having a hard time cleaning these engine covers. I can't seem to get the the road grime off? I don't know what the finish is, does anybody have any good cleaning tips? Thanks

See if this helps

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=65436.0

fxdsegrl · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2011, 11:12:44 PM »

Quote from: Mr D on September 03, 2011, 10:49:27 PM

See if this helps
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=65436.0

Thank you for this link. I think I need to biu some 'pigspit' just for the name

Mr D · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2011, 11:15:58 PM »

Quote from: fxdsegrl on September 03, 2011, 11:12:44 PM

Thank you for this link. I think I need to biu some 'pigspit' just for the name

cvosjoe · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2011, 08:31:48 AM »

I put 700 miles on the bike over the weekend and after washing the bike the rocker boxes and top transmission cover look like they are still dirty and no longer look gloss black. I tried rubbing a spot with a damp cloth and it doesn't come off. The primary, cam chest and transmission side cover are a shiny gloss black. Any thoughts?

mud hog · « **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2011, 08:51:28 AM »

I wax mine Joe

cvosjoe · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2011, 09:07:48 AM »

Quote from: mud hog on September 21, 2011, 08:51:28 AM

I wax mine Joe

I haven't waxed the primary and it is nice and shiny. You definitely have more patience than me if you wax your rocker boxes.

smkblwr · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2011, 09:16:34 AM »

my gloss black tour pack rack has sections on it also that the gloss dissappeared also, its like the soap took the gloss off in patches. leaves it dull like there is a coating of dirt on it also. let the dealer look at it and said it looked like something got sprayed on it that ate the gloss off it. waiting to hear back from them on replacing it.

cvosjoe · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:32:24 AM »

Quote from: smkblwr on September 21, 2011, 09:16:34 AM

my gloss black tour pack rack has sections on it also that the gloss dissappeared also, its like the soap took the gloss off in patches. leaves it dull like there is a coating of dirt on it also. let the dealer look at it and said it looked like something got sprayed on it that ate the gloss off it. waiting to hear back from them on replacing it.

I showed it to the dealer as well and I am waiting to hear back from them.

cvosjoe · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2011, 12:23:09 PM »

Quote from: fxdsegrl on September 03, 2011, 10:41:33 PM

I am having a hard time cleaning these engine covers. I can't seem to get the the road grime off? I don't know what the finish is, does anybody have any good cleaning tips? Thanks

I'm having the same issue on my Skunk as well. The rocker boxes and top transmission cover look like they are badly faded but the cam chest and primarily cover are shiny gloss black.

miker · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2011, 12:28:19 PM »

Sorry.....I was waiting for this thread to start....best of luck to all....... $:-\$

Ignore the motherships rhetoric....

"You did something wrong" "Itsa normal", "touch up paint"... "Open pores allow moisture in", "powder coated" blah blah blah...Friggin puke inducing.

opee6969 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 21, 2011, 03:22:01 PM »

I haven't noticed this on my Skunk yet. I hope it's just a fluke.

Opee

cvosjoe · « **Reply #12 on:** September 21, 2011, 05:11:38 PM »

Quote from: opee6969 on September 21, 2011, 03:22:01 PM

I haven't noticed this on my Skunk yet. I hope it's just a fluke.

Opee

I hope it is as well. The dealer took pictures and they are sending them to the MoCo. Hopefully I will have an answer in a week or two.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #13 on:** September 22, 2011, 01:54:38 PM »

Quote from: cvosjoe on September 21, 2011, 05:11:38 PM

I hope it is as well. The dealer took pictures and they are sending them to the MoCo. Hopefully I will have an answer in a week or two.

Wow, you sure seem to be they guy that gets the CVO with issues. I am sorry to hear this Joe. The MoCo had better make it right

cvosjoe · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2011, 07:35:54 AM »

Quote from: FLSTFI Dave on September 22, 2011, 01:54:38 PM

Wow, you sure seem to be they guy that gets the CVO with issues. I am sorry to hear this Joe. The MoCo had better make it right

I'm sure the dealership will do whatever they can to make it right.

FLSTFI Dave · « **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2011, 02:20:18 PM »

Joe, I have no doubt the Dealership will do everything in their power to make it right. They have always done Donna and I right. I have never had a complaint with them.

wachuko · « **Reply #16 on:** September 26, 2011, 04:08:58 PM »

Humm... need to take a closer look at the head covers... I washed the bike not too long ago, but to be honest, can't remember looking at the head covers. The rest of the covers came out clean and nice and black. Used some mild degreaser that was safe for painted surfaces.

customryder · « **Reply #17 on:** September 26, 2011, 09:11:01 PM »

Quote from: wachuko on September 26, 2011, 04:08:58 PM

Humm... need to take a closer look at the head covers... I washed the bike not too long ago, but to be honest, can't remember looking at the head covers. The rest of the covers came out clean and nice and black. Used some mild degreaser that was safe for painted surfaces.

dont use any kind of degreser ! way to harsh.

wachuko · « **Reply #18 on:** September 26, 2011, 09:34:12 PM »

Quote from: customryder on September 26, 2011, 09:11:01 PM

dont use any kind of degreser ! way to harsh.

I will get some of that Pig Spit.

wachuko · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2011, 09:30:33 AM »

I have not had a chance to wash mine... but I can see what you guys mean. Look at how mine look..again, those are dirty, need to see if a good clean and some Pig Spit does the trick. Will report back tonight.

Any updates from those that took their bike to the dealer?

cvosjoe · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2011, 11:07:47 AM »

Quote from: wachuko on October 10, 2011, 09:30:33 AM

I have not had a chance to wash mine... but I can see what you guys mean. Look at how mine look..again, those are dirty, need to see if a good clean and some Pig Spit does the trick. Will report back tonight.

Any updates from those that took their bike to the dealer?

The dealer ordered in some special cleaner so the next time I bring the bike in they are going to see if it does the trick. I am not very optimistic about the outcome. Also I don't think it is heat related because the cam chest cover that the exhaust almost touches is perfect. I will update you all when I know more.

fxdsegrl · « **Reply #21 on:** October 17, 2011, 04:06:28 PM »

Anybody have any updates on this? I just picked my skunk up from the dealer after the first service and he took pics of the smoky black covers to send to HD. He agreed that the gloss black should not be doing this. Cam and primary covers are okay. All the rest are a little "cloudy"

Guthrie52 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2011, 10:42:25 AM »

I waxed the skunk yesterday. The motor heads look glossy again

. I used Meguiar's Car Cleaner-Wax. Didn't have to go crazy, wipe on, and wipe off. Check it out, thanks.

Guthrie52 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 23, 2011, 10:44:21 AM »

and one more...

fxdsegrl · « **Reply #24 on:** October 23, 2011, 11:24:25 AM »

Thanks for the info on the Meguire's. Glad to know that worked for you. I will certainly check it out.

wachuko · « **Reply #25 on:** October 23, 2011, 12:22:20 PM »

Quote from: G-52 on October 23, 2011, 10:42:25 AM

I waxed the skunk yesterday. The motor heads look glossy again . I used Meguiar's Car Cleaner-Wax. Didn't have to go crazy, wipe on, and wipe off. Check it out, thanks.

That is great! Thank you!

I just had to laugh at you "$31K starter kit" hahahahahahaha so true, so true

shadow1 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 19, 2012, 06:04:43 AM »

I also have the problem with the clouding on mine. I think that this is a problem that Harley will need to deal with. If you have to clean off the haze it makes me wonder what is causing that to happen? And is the powder coat going to last? And why is it doing that? I think they should have black chromed them. They have chromed those parts for ever and it has stood the test of time. So I guess the real question is what is Harley going to do about this? Time will tell!

Puzzled · « **Reply #27 on:** July 19, 2012, 02:02:14 PM »

Quote from: shadow1 on July 19, 2012, 06:04:43 AM

I also have the problem with the clouding on mine. I think that this is a problem that Harley will need to deal with. If you have to clean off the haze it makes me wonder what is causing that to happen? And is the powder coat going to last? And why is it doing that? I think they should have black chromed them. They have chromed those parts for ever and it has stood the test of time. So I guess the real question is what is Harley going to do about this? Time will tell!

IMO it isn't a Harley issue, the end user needs to clean the bike. The powder coat isn't peeling or bubbling. Chrome isn't any better by a long shot, chrome peels, pits and rusts regardless of how much wax you put on it. With 5 bikes in my garage the powder coated ones are the easiest to maintain. A little wax and off you go. Black chrome absolutely sucks IMO. Black chrome shows every thing in regards to wiping marks then add on the pitting /peeling (It sure does look good new though) maybe that is why it never really caught on .

Puzzled · « **Reply #28 on:** July 19, 2012, 02:05:38 PM »

Quote from: G-52 on October 23, 2011, 10:42:25 AM

I waxed the skunk yesterday. The motor heads look glossy again . I used Meguiar's Car Cleaner-Wax. Didn't have to go crazy, wipe on, and wipe off. Check it out, thanks.

That looks good.

I'm going to go look at what I use on my wheels. I was cleaning something on the bike one day and overshot whatever it was and got the spray on the powder coated wheel. When I wiped it off the wheel was super shiny, I'm thinking it was something along the lines of Armor All.... I'll go look.

wachuko · « **Reply #29 on:** July 24, 2012, 05:00:54 PM »

Quote from: G-52 on October 23, 2011, 10:42:25 AM

I waxed the skunk yesterday. The motor heads look glossy again . I used Meguiar's Car Cleaner-Wax. Didn't have to go crazy, wipe on, and wipe off. Check it out, thanks.

Same here... wash and dry, then some wax and the covers look just like new.

SDCVO · « **Reply #30 on:** July 24, 2012, 08:18:30 PM »

Speed wax works great also and is easy and quick to use

Nonpoint · « **Reply #31 on:** July 24, 2012, 11:29:59 PM »

I had the same type of issue, washed the bike using s100 and all of the powder coated black parts were shining like new.

shadow1 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 30, 2012, 07:30:08 AM »

Has anyone had the clouding come back on there rocker covers after they have cleaned them? Just wanted to see if you guys are still having that problem. Or if it was just a one time thing.

scttgr8 · « **Reply #33 on:** July 30, 2012, 08:14:43 AM »

change them to chrome!!!

shadow1 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 31, 2012, 12:13:34 PM »

Chrome always looks good! But I kinda like the black myself. Maybe if they can't do something with the black I will!!

Talon · « **Reply #35 on:** July 31, 2012, 02:43:31 PM »

If it's road tar on the cases try some Kerosene on a rag to get it off. On the shiny black I used Armor All on a rag to get my old bike shiny the new one has black crinkle and I use pig spit, works great. Picture of my old 83 V65, The Armor All worked great, not sure what the pig spit would have done on the shiny black. Oh yea, don't laugh at my fuel line issue there either!!

scttgr8 · « **Reply #36 on:** August 01, 2012, 07:10:10 AM »

Quote from: Talon on July 31, 2012, 02:43:31 PM

If it's road tar on the cases try some Kerosene on a rag to get it off. On the shiny black I used Armor All on a rag to get my old bike shiny the new one has black crinkle and I use pig spit, works great. Picture of my old 83 V65, The Armor All worked great, not sure what the pig spit would have done on the shiny black. Oh yea, don't laugh at my fuel line issue there either!!

dont use too much see what it did to the primary cover....jk

steveg56 · « **Reply #37 on:** August 12, 2012, 11:21:01 PM »

Quote from: scttgr8 on July 30, 2012, 08:14:43 AM

change them to chrome!!!

Thought about doing that to mine even before finding out about the up keep of the powder coated parts. This may push me over the top and have them swapped out for chrome. I have already changed my horn cover and AC billet cover to chrome...bars are next in chrome. I miss chrome and would not buy another blacked out bike IMO

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