Epic detail American Legend CVO

[KC's]

lower front folk



engine cover
oxidized





scuff
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CVO models are produced in Harley-Davidson's York, Pennsylvania plant, where touring and Softail models are also manufactured. In each model year


moving to paint!
I was told it is Painted with 23 carat gold leaf flames


these are hand crafted machine with hand painted....gold in the paint got swirl up from improper washing techniques





more swirls





side box







tank

CVO models feature larger-displacement engines than the mainstream models, and these larger-displacement engines make their way into the normal "big twin" line




tank area



side cover





more from side





scratchhhhhhhhhh on the hand painted golf paint

alamak aka OMG!!! this is gold paint....means Gold in the paint


front wheel cover





rear tail swirls



tank





side box







reminding myself of 23 carat gold leaf flames




my client would have opted to any detailer which can complete in 2 days time....and he told me that these detailer will use some kind ofacid (degreaser to get the oxidse out) or even try Autosol Chrome and Metal Polish


I beg to differ...i has OPTIMUM METAL POLISH ...and etcs....but I am not gonna to let my ego go before me....and so i opted for polish and I had it hand polish for 3 months


I may not afford to buy a bently or rolls royce but definately I will find time to detail this CVO, it is hand built, limited production, hand painted.....gold paint!!!! it is so premium almost cost USD 100 K to buy it new here!! My buddy whom happen to own this CVO, got some issue and I took my sweet sweet time to detail this ride......ENDED UP 3 MONTHS!!! no machine is design to do Bikes.....esp chrome parts


I used alot of elbow grease , enduring many many bruises and cuts in my hands especialy countless inbetween my nails....ouchhhhhh

[KC's]

Re: Epic detail American Legend CVO

I could have opted for aggresive cleaner, or even try Autosol Chrome and any other Metal Polish but not for this collectible Master piece
so I opted for meaguars M205 polish (cutting level of 4 )

I wouldnt want to smear or cause any abrasive , thin hair line or scuff polishing marks...initially was enjoyment ...later when my finger are all cuts and bruises....it hurts!
I would say 'slow and steady win the race' and i took over a period of 3 months


I repeated weeks and months later

it was no short cut......each part I did 3-5 passes over a period of 3 months

sharing with you some of the picture taken in process


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air inlet duct
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remember the lowe engine cover
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side protection bar


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[KC's]

Re: Epic detail American Legend CVO

side protection bar


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lower fold
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brake pedal
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engine clutch cover
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eengine block oxidixed
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air filter induct


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FOLK
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[KC's]

Re: Epic detail American Legend CVO

the follow paint work is corrected with

Meguiars M205 with Rotary and Meguiars Cutting Foam Pad
finishes with Meguiars M205 with Flex on a Meguiars Soft Buff foam pad

front head lamp cover
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front cover





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tank
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tank indication light cover removed for further cleaning





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tank indication light cover
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tank indication light cover


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petrol tank left side


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right side front cover


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REAR FENDER beneath the pillion ride seat
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I could have opted for aggresive cleaner or metal polish but this wouldnt come close for this Master piece


or even try Autosol Chrome and Metal Polish




I has Meguairs M205 with me all the way ...not forgetting many many finger cuts and bruises ...esp working in the engine compartment are


Opss




I will post the picture of the rims

[KC's]

Re: Epic detail American Legend CVO

FAST FORWARD 3 months later


after all the chrome part being restored and paint at the optimum


I had to choose a permenant and heat resisting protection COAT




I choose OPTI Guard ! my choice of protection


seats was remove to be opti leather coated





tada

CVOs don’t attract new customers to the brand. “They are well-heeled existing Harley owners usually looking for a second motorcycle,”

gold paint popping up again





i even get this CD player opti coated







odo meter





remember

tank indicator cover before




Now





voltage is important to be monitored





4 leds head lights





it must be a CVO





lets rock



spot light







long bore









CVO models are for the rider who wants it all. Big wheels. Big engine. Big paint









front disc brake cover









side step







RPM





my favourite part.....muziKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK





pedal





cruise control





CVO











rear brake reseviour









american infront and italiano mine





i missed this CVO badly and sadly


it has been one of the best bike i ever ridden







thats me on the giant





italiano looking at the americano



japanese looking at the American



it has been along long detail with the long long picture


I hope you would enjoy as much as I detail (3 long months) and thread




after completing this, I actually had another 2012 Pearl white CVO in my house for another months....stay tune


wishing you "live to Ride" and enjoy biking againFAST FORWARD 3 months later


after all the chrome part being restored and paint at the optimum


I had to choose a permenant and heat resisting protection COAT




I choose OPTI Guard ! my choice of protection


seats was remove to be opti leather coated





tada

CVOs don’t attract new customers to the brand. “They are well-heeled existing Harley owners usually looking for a second motorcycle,”

gold paint popping up again





i even get this CD player opti coated







odo meter







tank indicator cover






voltage is important to be monitored





4 leds head lights





it must be a CVO





lets rock



spot light







long bore









CVO models are for the rider who wants it all. Big wheels. Big engine. Big paint









front disc brake cover









side step







RPM





my favourite part.....muziKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK





pedal





cruise control





CVO











rear brake reseviour









american infront and italiano mine





i missed this CVO badly and sadly


it has been one of the best bike i ever ridden







thats me on the giant





italiano looking at the americano



japanese looking at the American



it has been along long detail with the long long picture


I hope you would enjoy as much as I detail (3 long months) and thread

Hail to meguairs M205....


after completing this, I actually had another 2012 Pearl white CVO in my house for another months....stay tune


wishing you "live to Ride" and enjoy biking again

[Selectchoice]

Re: Epic detail American Legend CVO

Nice job! It's expected of you now though!

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Epic detail American Legend CVO

Nice work, KC!! Needs more pictures though!

[davey g-force]

Re: Epic detail American Legend CVO

Awesome work KC, as usual!

[KC's]

Re: Epic detail American Legend CVO

Nice job! It's expected of you now though!

LOL....Thanks for your generous encouragement selected choice

Nice work, KC!! Needs more pictures though!

Thank you sir! ....many more to come
I was told by my previously principle not to show or promote any other product beside their......even at times I need to hide my favourite in their bottles!
Heck came the partnership and dealership! always good to be

Thanks for acquiring back my ID and PW! owing my gratitude to you

Awesome work KC, as usual!

davey g-force
Thaks you my friend, for your kind words

Its good to be back! Thanks for warmth hospitality!
Great to be around you guys

[GLOCKer]

Re: Epic detail American Legend CVO

Wow!!! That looks like it was some hard work! Great job!

[KC's]

Re: Epic detail American Legend CVO

Wow!!! That looks like it was some hard work! Great job!

Thanks GLOCKer for your kind wordsI found M205 is the prefect antitode for this disease

[luc.who]

Re: Epic detail American Legend CVO

Very nice job, with my own CVO I would be heartbroken if it looked like that.

Did you do the work with a DAP or by hand? I cant imagine getting my PC on the forks.

[KC's]

Re: Epic detail American Legend CVO

Very nice job, with my own CVO I would be heartbroken if it looked like that.

Did you do the work with a DAP or by hand? I cant imagine getting my PC on the forks.

yes my friend is very heart broken at first
and he gave me as much time as I would requires! As long as get her restores ...... So much so he gave me a powerful scoot after I did this job


i do not have the luxury or having a lot of stuff to try
i had to figure out what works and try it at the least hidden area ! esp when I was told that the paint was hand painted with Gold ! OMG! How do I get her repainted Just in case of scratch! So I kept aside all my aggressive stuff and begin with the least aggressive polish I had ! More over it cost almost USD 100K here

it didn't come out prefect or overnight!

it was through lots of hard work , toil and countless bruises while trying to save her! And I kept telling and reminding myself ! This is a collectible piece and gonna be in history!

Thank God it came out well and ::::T::::