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What do you use for Cleaning Matte black finishes?
For those of you who have Special Editions or any others with a matte black finish, what do you
use to clean/polish those surfaces? I have read that you should not use a cleaner wax.
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We get good results using Harley Davidson Denim Paint Cleaner and a microfiber towel. Can't remember what a quart bottle costs, buts it's probably the cheapest item at a HD dealer!!
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I use Lucas Slick Mist Speed Wax. I spray it on a damp micro fiber cloth. Works well for me. I also use it on the painted surfaces as well when I wash the Spyder. Spray it on the wet surfaces and dry with a micro fiber cloth. I think you will be pleased with the results.
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303 aerospace. Great product for all rubber and black plastic. Probably good on other colors
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Originally Posted by Peter Aawen
Ooooo--death by a thousand cuts.
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Originally Posted by johnv50
For those of you who have Special Editions or any others with a matte black finish, what do you
use to clean/polish those surfaces? I have read that you should not use a cleaner wax.
DO NOT polish matte or satin paint. Do not use any products that contain wax on matte and satin paint.
There are a ton of references and video by reputable organizations in the care and protection of matte and satin finishes.
Her are a few:
https://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-matte-finish.htm
https://autocarehq.com/how-to-take-c...tte-car-paint/
https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/matte-paint-finish/
For my 2022 Sea to Sky, I had a special sealant applied a couple of day after I picked-up the bike. It wasn't cheap, but well worth the money.
I wash my vehicles using the 2 bucket system with particle separators at the bottom of the buckets.
I lightly wash using a Chemical Guys microfibre Chenille wash mitt with ph balanced non-wax car wash shampoo by basically letting the wash mitt glide on the surface of the paint. I may apply a bit more pressure for stubborn spots, but rarely have to due to the slick coating on my bike.
I blow dry the bike using a Toro electric leaf blower. https://www.toro.com/en/homeowner/ya...ower-vac-51621
The only chemical that I use if for the seats. This is what I use: https://www.303products.com.au/produ...-complete-care
Hope this helps
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Originally Posted by Lamonster
I watched the video and it looks like a really good product. Does a nice job on repelling water and not leaving water spots. It's also lot cheaper than fancy protectant.
Thanks for the post.
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I found 2 bottles, one with a sprayer, on Amazon that consists of a matte black cleaner and a matte black sealant.
I ordered them both and will report once I get a chance to try them, probably not until spring..
Chemical Guys SPI_995_16 Meticulous Matte Detailer and Spray Sealant
Chemical Guys CWS_995_16 Meticulous Matte Car Wash Soap (For Foam Cannons, Foam Guns or Bucket Washes) Safe for Satin & Matte Finish Paint
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