Hey gang! Looking for advice on keeping the flat black color on my F3 clean and looking nice. I have the all black f3-s (2017) and wish I could wax the bike, aside from the glossy areas of the tank, fenders etc. Any advice on what to use on the flat black color? Any chance you can use a "spray" wax? Help. Thanks in advance !!!! Please ride safe.
I also have a F3-S "Special Series" Sure you can spend more $$ for dedicated flat black cleaners, but I have found out the $2.00 bottle of ArmourAll glass cleaner to work wonders on the flat black areas of the bike. Heck it does so well on the rest of the bike, I keep a bottle in the frunk along with 3-4 microfiber cloths dedicated for the different parts of the bike. I'll probably get blasted for recommending an "inferior" product, but try it, you'll like it.
I use Maguiers Detailing Mist (use it on my car too) and a well broken in terry cloth towel---though I'm sure the_bandit's Armor All glass cleaner would work just as well.
2018 F3 S, BRP SS Grill, Spoiler, Attitude Bars, #1 linkage kit, Chopped R Fender, TBR S1R slip On exhaust, Elka Stage 2 R Shock, Shad saddlebags
My buddy has a flat black victory and this what he only use's and its a good price, hes has had real good luck with it.......
2016 RT-S Pearl White
BRP Driver Backrest
Lamonster Spyderdock, (2) Spydercuffs
Magic Mirror w/Doc Humphreys tethers
(2) Rokform phone mounts
FOBO
SpyderPops Bumpskid,missing belt guard,Rear strobe LEDs
Lamonster LED headlights & foglights
Spyder Pockets
LED front fender kit -running & turn signals
Custom Back off mudflap
Vinyl nameplate & 1330 triple decals by New Image Signs
Custom RLS exhaust
Hogtunes speakers 5 1/4 front and back
Memphis Powersports Amp
Her name is "Purl"
2017 F3T triple matte/shine black.
First coated ALL parts of bike with Dr. Beasley's for matte finishes. It is a sealer/ceramic like finish, shinny parts shine and matte stays matte.
For touch ups and detailing i use either Dr. Beaseley detailer occasionally, but usually Lamonsters matte black detailer or Duckys matte detailer (cheaper), and CLEAN microfiber towels. Bugs come off easy, let sit for a minute and wipe off, wipe easley and use a lot of liquid if needed. Can also use glass cleaner -the amonia.
Whatever you do DO NOT USE ANY PRODUCT WITH ANY WAX... on matte finishes, will shine surface.
Also be sure to take dust off or wash bike first... matte finishes cannot be repaired easily if scratched. But they look soon good. Bugs best if removed as soon as possible. (damp cloth on them for a few minutes will soften and then detailer if needed )
I just dust off, use detailer to debug and wipe down often and ride ride ride...
Hope this helps.
I use a wax less shampoo on my matt/shiny black F3s.
Works like a charm.
DO NOT PUT WAX OR POLISH ON A MATT PAINT JOB!
Originally Posted by Mjrcpd
Hey gang! Looking for advice on keeping the flat black color on my F3 clean and looking nice. I have the all black f3-s (2017) and wish I could wax the bike, aside from the glossy areas of the tank, fenders etc. Any advice on what to use on the flat black color? Any chance you can use a "spray" wax? Help. Thanks in advance !!!! Please ride safe.