2007 Harley-Davidson FLHX Streetglide Detail

March 6, 2012
Mike Cardenas

I had the opportunity to detail something a little different from the usual, a 2007 Harley-Davidson FLHX Streetglide. Normally our shop is known for detailing automobiles, but on occasion I get called to do something different. Whether I’m detailing Marine, Aviation or Motorcycles, each of them require different techniques and must be approached differently. In the case of this Harley-Davidson, I had to change gears from my approach to detailing automobiles. I gave it a good wash and degreased it without using high-pressure water, I used Griot’s Engine Cleaner for greasy areas and Sonax Full-Effect for the wheels. The rest was cleaned with Griot’s waterless spray on wash. I then started with paint correction on the painted surfaces and lastly polished all of the chrome, which to me is what really makes a bike like this stand tall. Here’s some pictures of the detail.

Mike Cardenas

Mike Cardenas has spent his entire career making cars look amazing. Mike has been recognized by duPont REGISTRY as one of the top 20 detailers in North America. Mike is a factory-trained XPEL installer, Griot's Garage certified trainer, certified detailer through SONAX USA, Meguiar's, and Ceramic Pro, and was the first student of the highly distinguished Esoteric Elite Detailer Academy. Mike contributes to several detailing blogs and websites, conducts workshops and clinics to help educate on both a local and an international stage at events such as the SEMA Show, and he has been featured in magazines, interviews, videos and the television show Competition Ready on the Velocity Channel. Mike is an avid car enthusiast and serves as a technical car care consultant for various car clubs, including Ferrari, Porsche, and Lamborghini and others. He is trained and certified by the Porsche Club of America as Concours Judge. He also enjoys playing the guitar, recording music, and is a die-hard soccer fan.

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