Keeping Trunk Lid Clean of Prints and Smudges

JTJersey · Aug 20, 2021

This is probably my OCD showing, but every time I close the trunk lid on my Freewheeler I'm left staring at fingerprints or palm smudges on an otherwise spotless trike. So I'm looking for ideas to keep that area clean without having to use my knees or a shirt sleeve to close the lid. I see Harley has "invisible" (they call them) adhesive patches designed to keep scuffs off of the fenders and such. Are they a viable solution or do they cause more problems than they're worth?

rhino 2 · Aug 20, 2021

JTJersey said:
This is probably my OCD showing, but every time I close the trunk lid on my Freewheeler I'm left staring at fingerprints or palm smudges on an otherwise spotless trike. So I'm looking for ideas to keep that area clean without having to use my knees or a shirt sleeve to close the lid. I see Harley has "invisible" (they call them) adhesive patches designed to keep scuffs off of the fenders and such. Are they a viable solution or do they cause more problems than they're worth?

Wash your hands more often........

....I get smudges on my Tri-Glides trunk [Black paint]....I rarely wash my hands, So when i get fingerprints on it and before the detectives can dust them for prints, I wipe them off with a Kozak cloth...Yep they still make them i been using them since the very early 60's...ThumbUp..

Jack Klarich · Aug 20, 2021

I always have a cloth bandana in my back pocket, I wipe the trunk down everytime I open and close it

JTJersey · Aug 20, 2021

Short of putting on a glove every time I close the trunk lid I was wondering if I got something like these from HD and cut a small piece and put it in a spot where I would normally contact the lid to close it. I have reservations about anything that glues itself to my paint, although Harley says it's "easily" removable.

Jack Klarich · Aug 20, 2021

Have a look at some of the static cling stickers here

https://www.amazon.com/Chroma-Graphics-Harley-Davidson-Static/dp/B0002NIGWE

JTJersey · Aug 20, 2021

Jack Klarich said:
Have a look at some of the static cling stickers here https://www.amazon.com/Chroma-Graphics-Harley-Davidson-Static/dp/B0002NIGWE

I checked the link and it gave me some ideas. The same material can be purchased in 4" wide rolls to be cut to length for half of what HD wants for one of they're kits. I like the idea of the logo decals, but just having a random decal on the trunk will bug me. No symmetry, I guess. I used to carry a handkerchief in my back pocket for years, not for nose blowing but for things like this. Not even sure you can still buy handkerchiefs anymore. Maybe I'll go look. Thanks for the tip.

rhino 2 · Aug 20, 2021

Jack Klarich said:
I always have a cloth bandana in my back pocket, I wipe the trunk down everytime I open and close it

That’ll work if you……

Just remember which back pocket you keep your snot rag in…

Teufelhunde · Aug 20, 2021

JTJersey said:
Short of putting on a glove every time I close the trunk lid I was wondering if I got something like these from HD and cut a small piece and put it in a spot where I would normally contact the lid to close it. I have reservations about anything that glues itself to my paint, although Harley says it's "easily" removable.

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You would see the fingerprints on those...

JTJersey · Aug 20, 2021

Teufelhunde said:
You would see the fingerprints on those...

I could replace it every time I closed the lid? But then I'd get fingerprints on it handling it and would have to replace it again. I need my meds.

cScjhb · Aug 20, 2021

I keep some micro-fiber rags in the trunk. If I make a smudge when I close it, no worries. I can't see it while riding. Next time I go to the trunk I wipe it off.

..... Jim

LadyonaMission · Aug 21, 2021

JTJersey said:
I could replace it every time I closed the lid? But then I'd get fingerprints on it handling it and would have to replace it again. I need my meds.

You need to ride more, worry less.

PosseRider · Aug 21, 2021

JTJersey said:
This is probably my OCD showing, but every time I close the trunk lid on my Freewheeler I'm left staring at fingerprints or palm smudges on an otherwise spotless trike. So I'm looking for ideas to keep that area clean without having to use my knees or a shirt sleeve to close the lid. I see Harley has "invisible" (they call them) adhesive patches designed to keep scuffs off of the fenders and such. Are they a viable solution or do they cause more problems than they're worth?

Quit opening the trunk !!!! Problem solved.

rhino 2 · Aug 21, 2021

PosseRider said:
Quit opening the trunk !!!! Problem solved.

Oh he can wear a pair of Harriet Nelsons white gloves from the 50s…

He can buy them at Gloves “R”” Us…

..

trikeman · Aug 21, 2021

If thy hand offends thee .......... cut it off......:wave4:

If thy eye offends thee......... pluck it out ..... :wave4:

JTJersey · Aug 21, 2021

trikeman said:
If thy hand offends thee .......... cut it off......:wave4: If thy eye offends thee......... pluck it out ..... :wave4:

A little extreme, even for me, but thanks

trikeman · Aug 21, 2021

Just trying to help. :wave4:

copbiker · Aug 21, 2021

Luggage rack, problem solved, plus gives you an extra brake light.

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