Skinny B’s Motorcycle Detailing

Skinny B’s Motorcycle Detailing Skinny B's is where craftmanship meets passion - a space dedicated to the art of motorcycle detailing and respect for every ride. Established in 2022.

Located in Saginaw, MI.

Bob contacted me last week requesting a Signature Detail on his 2014 Street Glide after being referred by a previous cus...
06/15/2026

Bob contacted me last week requesting a Signature Detail on his 2014 Street Glide after being referred by a previous customer.

With over 60,000 miles on the odometer, this bike has clearly seen some road time. Judging by the stickers tucked away inside the tour pack, it’s been all over the country and has plenty of stories to tell. The black paint, however, was showing every mile. Heavy swirls, micro-scratches, and wash marring had dulled the finish and robbed the paint of its depth.

To restore the finish, I wet sanded the paint with 1,500 grit before moving into a multi-stage correction process using Menzerna 400 and 3D ACA 520. All chrome surfaces were machine polished, and the entire motorcycle was protected with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light for long-term gloss and durability.

The result is exactly why black paint is worth the effort when it’s done right. Deep reflections, crisp body lines, and a finish that looks more like liquid black glass than paint.

Thank you, Bob, for trusting Skinny B’s Motorcycle Detailing with your Street Glide.

06/13/2026

A veteran-owned 1997 Fat Boy rolled into the shop last week for a Signature Detail.

The paint was already in impressive condition for its age, requiring only a one-step polish to bring back the depth and gloss. The chrome, however, had years of oxidation that needed plenty of attention and elbow grease.

What really sets this bike apart is the combination of pearl gray and cream paint, wide whitewalls, solid-disc Fat Boy wheels, and an eagle-etched windshield commemorating Daytona Bike Week ’98.

Some motorcycles never go out of style.

This is one of them.

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1997 Harley-Davidson Fat BoyLast Monday, Freddy reached out looking for a Signature Detail on his Fat Boy. About 15 minu...
06/13/2026

1997 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy

Last Monday, Freddy reached out looking for a Signature Detail on his Fat Boy. About 15 minutes later, he was pulling into my driveway with it on a U-Haul trailer.

For a 27 year-old motorcycle, the paint was in remarkably good condition. It only needed a one-step polish with 3D One to bring the gloss and depth back out. The chrome, however, told a different story. Years of oxidation had taken their toll, and bringing it back required a lot of elbow grease and patience.

Freddy is a veteran who has been recovering from multiple surgeries, and this bike was a gift to himself. He told me it’s supposedly a limited-edition model and that only 50 were produced. I haven’t been able to confirm that, but whether it’s one of 50 or one of 50,000, the paint scheme is absolutely timeless.

The pearl gray and cream paint has a subtle glow that comes alive in the sunlight. The engraved windshield features a detailed eagle along with the inscription “Daytona B.W. ’98,” adding even more character to an already unique motorcycle. Throw in the iconic solid-disc Fat Boy wheels and wide whitewalls, and the whole package feels like a snapshot of Harley-Davidson’s late-’90s era at its best.

Some motorcycles are fast. Some are rare. Some have a story.

This one has all three.

6:00 AM ThoughtsThis morning, I’m grateful for this view.A few years ago, this garage was just an idea. Today, before th...
06/11/2026

6:00 AM Thoughts

This morning, I’m grateful for this view.

A few years ago, this garage was just an idea. Today, before the sun comes up, it’s filled with motorcycles, memories, and reminders of how fortunate I am.

The two bikes on the lifts belong to customers who trusted me with something important to them. The covered Street Bob in the back belongs to Megan. The silver Street Glide and the red Springer are mine.

What’s funny is how different those two bikes are.

The Street Glide has carried me all over the country. It’s smooth, comfortable, and effortless… like riding an air-suspension Cadillac. Together we’ve crossed deserts, climbed mountains, circled the Upper Peninsula, completed an Iron Butt, and made the trip from Michigan to Southern California and back. It doesn’t just hold fuel and luggage… it holds memories.

The Springer couldn’t be more different. It’s loud, raw, mechanical, and unapologetic. Built motor, rigid attitude, and enough personality to make every ride feel like an event. Riding it feels less like transportation and more like grabbing freedom by the handlebars and twisting the throttle.

Both bikes are built. Both make me smile. But they do it in completely different ways.

Lately, life has given me a reminder that none of us know how many miles we have left.

My dad is currently on hospice.

Writing those words still doesn’t feel real.

Standing here this morning, I find myself thinking less about the rides we won’t take and more about the ones we did.

The long days. The wrong turns. The gas station conversations. The roadside meals. The memories that seemed ordinary at the time but somehow became the ones that mattered most.

One of those memories was riding to Southern California and back with my dad and my best friend Kevin. Thousands of miles. Endless conversations. Three motorcycles pointed west with no agenda beyond enjoying the journey and the company.

At the time, it felt like another adventure.

Looking back, I realize it was something far more valuable.

It was time.

Time spent with people I cared about. Time that seemed unlimited back then. Time that I now understand was one of life’s greatest gifts.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized gratitude isn’t always about what lies ahead. Sometimes it’s about recognizing how fortunate you were to experience something at all.

This garage isn’t full of motorcycles.

It’s full of stories.

And this morning, I’m grateful for every mile I was lucky enough to share with the people I love.

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Progress shot.Two bikes on the schedule this week, and I’ve been buried lately between work, family, and detailing.Curre...
06/10/2026

Progress shot.

Two bikes on the schedule this week, and I’ve been buried lately between work, family, and detailing.

Currently working on this 1997 Fat Boy. I love this paint scheme so much I had to share a sneak peek before it’s finished. Pictures don’t quite do it justice… the colors, pinstriping, and overall vibe are pure late-’90s Harley.

The full story behind this bike will come later this week when I post the completed photos. For now, enjoy a look at this classic OG Harley-Davidson paint job.

Some paint schemes age. Others become timeless.

05/29/2026

Troy’s 2023 Street Glide Special came through the shop this week after winning the Skinny B’s Winter Detail Giveaway.

Featuring a stunning custom paint set by CF (Chris Frasher) Designs Paint out of Oklahoma, this bike is a rolling piece of artwork. The pearl silver, black metallic, and subtle pinstriping create a look that’s both timeless and impossible to ignore.

After a thorough wash and decontamination, this bike received a two-step polish and show-finish refinement to maximize depth, clarity, and gloss. The metallic and flake now explode in the light, the chrome is razor sharp, and the 114ci powerplant has the contrast it deserves.

Some bikes are clean.

Some bikes stop people in their tracks.

This one does both.

🏍️ Winner of the 2026 Skinny B’s Winter Detail Giveaway

🏍️ WINTER GIVEAWAY WINNER COMPLETE 🏍️Earlier this year, Troy was the lucky winner of the Skinny B’s Winter Season Bike D...
05/29/2026

🏍️ WINTER GIVEAWAY WINNER COMPLETE 🏍️

Earlier this year, Troy was the lucky winner of the Skinny B’s Winter Season Bike Detail Giveaway. This week, I finally had the opportunity to get my hands on his absolutely stunning 2023 Street Glide Special.

To say this bike caught my attention would be an understatement.

Troy picked this bike up during a trip out west, and it features a custom paint set by CF (Chris Frasher) Designs Paint out of Oklahoma. I’ve worked on a lot of motorcycles over the years, but this paintwork is easily one of my favorites. The design is timeless, the lines flow perfectly from panel to panel, and the level of detail is remarkable. Every time I walked around the bike, I noticed something new.

The paint has an incredible combination of pearl, metallic, and fine flake that completely changes character depending on the lighting. In the sun, it absolutely comes alive.

For this detail, the bike received:

✅ Thorough wash and decontamination
✅ Paint inspection and correction preparation
✅ One-step machine polish
✅ Show-finish refinement process
✅ Chrome and brightwork enhancement
✅ Engine detail and dressing
✅ Seat conditioning and protection
✅ Final wipe-down and inspection

The transformation wasn’t about bringing a neglected bike back to life… it was about taking an already beautiful motorcycle and maximizing everything that was there.

The paint now has noticeably more depth and clarity, the metallic and flake stand out with far greater definition, the chrome is sharper, and the contrast throughout the 114ci powertrain really pops. Even the seat regained that rich satin appearance that complements the bike perfectly without looking greasy or overdone.

This is one of those motorcycles that reminds me why I enjoy what I do. Not because it was the most challenging correction, but because it allowed me to spend time appreciating the craftsmanship that went into building it in the first place.

Congratulations again to Troy on winning the giveaway and thank you for trusting me with such a beautiful machine.

05/26/2026

After a busy start to the season, my schedule is finally beginning to open up starting next week (May 31st).

If your bike needs a proper detail, paint correction, ceramic coating, or just some serious attention before summer riding kicks into full swing, now’s the time to get on the calendar.

I’ve got a limited number of openings available and they tend to fill quickly once the weather stays consistent.

Message the page directly to schedule or ask questions. Let’s make your bike look better than showroom clean. 🏍️🔥

05/21/2026

Black paint either looks average… or absolutely dangerous. 🖤

This Ultra Classic came in clean already, but the goal was to push it past “clean” and into that deep liquid-black territory where the reflections melt into the paint.

Mission accomplished.

The fairing alone had me testing multiple combinations until the black finally looked rich, wet, and alive under the lights. No filters. No tricks. Just hours of correction, refining, and chasing depth.

This thing looks like it was dipped in ink. 🔥

This 2015 Ultra Classic is officially finished and ready to head back home.What started as a “pretty clean” motorcycle q...
05/21/2026

This 2015 Ultra Classic is officially finished and ready to head back home.

What started as a “pretty clean” motorcycle quickly turned into one of those projects where I kept chasing just a little more depth… a little more richness… a little more glow in the black paint.

Black is unforgiving. It shows everything. But when it’s dialed in correctly, nothing looks better.

The goal with this bike was never just high gloss. I wanted that deep, liquid appearance where the paint almost looks poured onto the bike instead of sprayed. Under the lights, the fairing, tank, bags, and tour pack now have that rich wet look I was after from the beginning.

Huge credit to Brian for bringing me an already well-kept motorcycle to work with. That always makes a difference.

A few final touches:
• Full detail and decontamination
• Multi-stage paint correction
• Refined polishing process tailored specifically for this paint
• Chrome and trim refinement
• Final protection applied throughout

This Ultra turned out absolutely stunning and was a blast to work on.

Now excuse me while I stare at this thing for another couple of days before it leaves. 😂

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