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General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences. Sponsored by: Community Links Social Groups Pictures & Albums Members List Search Forums Show Threads Show Posts Tag Search Advanced Search Find All Liked Posts Go to Page... Sticky Matte Black Motorcycle Helmet Reply Subscribe Thread Tools Search this Thread Jun 3, 2017 | 06:22 PM Share Share Options #1 Manaconda03 Thread Starter | 5th Gear Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 9 Likes: 4 From: Fayetteville, TN Sticky Matte Black Motorcycle Helmet So I had a small lightweight matte black half helmet that was only about a year old and it started getting sticky and pickin up dog hairs and road grime and fingerprints, and basically fuggin nasty. Debated on buying another helmet because this was disgusting, then I read somewhere online to use fingernail polish remover. So I daughter around in my daughters make up **** and found a bottle (non acetone), grabbed two old dress socks and used one to wipe away the grime. The more remover the better and easier it is to remove, so I was dipping it in a small bowl repeatedly. Then I use the other sock to dry it off and see how it turned out. After about 20 min of elbow grease, the helmet is now free of all that grimy ****, and now looks brand new again. Although it is now shiny, not Matte black again. Guess if I wanted Matte black again, I could respray it with some paint, but I think now I'll leave it shiny. Anyways, wanted to post this in case anyone else was having the same issue. Reply 3 3 Brad Young ssharp2007 Jeannie Biller Manaconda03 View Public Profile Find all posts by Manaconda03 Jun 3, 2017 | 07:24 PM Share Share Options #2 Inop Stellar HDF Member Joined: May 2013 Posts: 2,377 Likes: 732 From: Out west Mine did that. I cleaned it and painted it with plasti dip. Reply 2 2 tn_popo tar_snake Inop View Public Profile Find all posts by Inop Jun 3, 2017 | 07:28 PM Share Share Options #3 Hey Man Seasoned HDF Member Joined: Jun 2015 Posts: 10,255 Likes: 7,731 From: West Central FL Hopefully chemicals solvent in the nail polish remover didn't affect the material the helmet is made of and weaken it. I'm just sayin'. Reply 4 4 BFREE shodown220 Mart Sorce Hey Man View Public Profile Find all posts by Hey Man Jun 3, 2017 | 07:33 PM Share Share Options #4 nobodyknowsme Banned Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 17,008 Likes: 14,674 From: in a cave at the foothills Quote: Originally Posted by Hey Man Hopefully chemicals solvent in the nail polish remover didn't affect the material the helmet is made of and weaken it. I'm just sayin'. If I had to guess, probably just a cheap skid lid? Got a bunch of them I used to wear but even none of them got what OP described. Reply 0 0 nobodyknowsme View Public Profile Find all posts by nobodyknowsme Jun 3, 2017 | 09:19 PM Share Share Options #5 Prot Club Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 22,732 Likes: 17,605 From: Lafayette, Louisiana Why not soap and water? Reply 2 2 Uncle G. tar_snake Prot View Public Profile Find all posts by Prot Jun 3, 2017 | 09:36 PM Share Share Options #6 ChickinOnaChain Big Kahuna HDF Member Joined: Dec 2012 Posts: 322,622 Likes: 3,077 From: ..... I had a black denim helmet and it never got sticky. I kept it clean because of all the bug hits. Soap and water but mostly just water. Reply 0 0 ChickinOnaChain View Public Profile Find all posts by ChickinOnaChain Jun 4, 2017 | 06:47 AM Share Share Options #7 Manaconda03 Thread Starter | 5th Gear Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 9 Likes: 4 From: Fayetteville, TN Quote: Originally Posted by Prot Why not soap and water? That was the first thing I tried. Then goo gone, then windex, nothing. But the nail polish remover worked like a boss! Reply 0 0

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Manaconda03 View Public Profile Find all posts by Manaconda03 Jun 4, 2017 | 06:49 AM Share Share Options #8 Manaconda03 Thread Starter | 5th Gear Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 9 Likes: 4 From: Fayetteville, TN Quote: Originally Posted by nobodyknowsme If I had to guess, probably just a cheap skid lid? Got a bunch of them I used to wear but even none of them got what OP described. My thought exactly. I think the company had an overflow of the shiny domes, and wanted some Matte domes, so they painted them themselves. Lol Reply 0 0 Manaconda03 View Public Profile Find all posts by Manaconda03 Jun 4, 2017 | 06:54 AM Share Share Options #9 Honey-Badger Seasoned HDF Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 10,366 Likes: 406 From: Connecticut Do yourself a favor and get a real helmet, or don't... Attached Thumbnails Reply 6 6 maxxym Mart blap Jehu Zonktified Sorce Honey-Badger View Public Profile Find all posts by Honey-Badger Jun 4, 2017 | 06:54 AM Share Share Options #10 davidwruth Outstanding HDF Member Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 153 From: Street, Md. I think windex killed mine. When I had my denim fat boy I used the windex wipes to clean the bike while on the road and figured it would be great on the lid. Worked great but also gummed it up too. Looked like it had mange. Used brakeand carb cleaner to take rest of it off. Reply 1 1 ssharp2007 davidwruth View Public Profile Find all posts by davidwruth Thread Tools Show Printable Version Search this Thread Advanced Search Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page Advanced Search User Control Panel Private Messages Subscriptions Who's Online Search Forums Forums Home New Members & Forum Support Welcome Area Only Forum Issues Testing Area Harley Davidson Motorcycles LiveWire Touring Models 2024+ Center-Cooled Touring Models 2014-2024 Touring Models Touring Model Pictures Dyna Glide Models Dyna Glide Pictures Softail Models 2018+ Softail Models Softail Pictures Sportster Models Sportster S Sportster Pictures Pan America VRSC Models VRSC Pictures Screamin Eagle CVO Models Tri Glide, RG3 & Freewheeler Models Harley-Davidson Street Harley-Davidson X HD Engines Milwaukee Eight (M8) Revolution Max Twin Cam Motors Classic EVO FXR Models Shovelhead Knuckle Head Panhead Flathead Ironhead Classic HDF Photos Classic Restoration Buy/Trade/Sale Custom Models Hacked, Conversions and Trailering The Dark Side General Harley Davidson Chat The General Motorcycle Forum The Motorcycle Activist Harley Davidson Videos Motorcycle Insurance Discussion Product Reviews Harley Davidson Tech & Mechanical Forum Detailing General Topics/Tech Tips Audio Systems Motorcycle Audio-Buy/Sell/Trade Primary/Transmission/Driveline/Clutch Ignition/Tuner/ECM/Fuel Injection The Dyno Room Dyno Charts Engine Mechanical Topics Exhaust System Topics Electrical/Lighting/Alarm Oil Archive (no new posts) Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes Air Suspensions Wheels/Tires Blowers/Turbos/Nitrous Oxide Carburetor Related Powdercoat & Paint Regional Events, Rides and Road Reports Road Trips HDForums Mascot The Patriot Guard Riders Members Meeting Members National Events "The Florida Crew" The "Florida Crew" Classified Section The Florida Crew Rally "The Georgia Crew" Northeast Northeast Tri-State Area Southeast Great Lakes Pacific Pacific Northwest Southwest Mountain - Prairie Canada Europe Other Countries Sponsoring Vendors Rockford Fosgate Audio Parts Giant J&M Motorcycle Audio Fuel Moto / Jackpot Mufflers Harley Davidson Classifieds Vendor For Sale Classifieds Vendor Announcements Motorcycles For Sale Motorcycle Audio-Buy/Sell/Trade Want To Buy Motorcycles/Parts/Accessories Motorcycle Parts For Sale-Misc. Parts Pan Am Parts Revolution Parts Sportster Parts Dyna Parts Softail Parts Touring Parts Vrod Parts Street Parts Classic Harley Parts Evo Era Parts Multi-Fit Parts and Accessories Trikes, Hacks and Trailer Parts Stock Harley Take Offs Gear and Other Items For Sale T-shirt Swap Shop Good Or Bad Shopping Experiences At HDF Trades & Freebies (See Subforums for specific models) Touring Models Dyna Models Softail Models Sportster Models V-Rod Models All Other Models Memorial Forums In Memory Of... On The Mend... Prayer Requests Team Forums Reply Closed Thread Share

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