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Help with wax!!
- Thread starter shawn1260
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akbeemer
SURVIVOR
This is very informative article on the subject:
https://www.google.com/amp/www.auto...ld-tend-to-matte-automotive-paint-161429/amp/
https://www.google.com/amp/www.auto...ld-tend-to-matte-automotive-paint-161429/amp/
I have the matte finish on my bike and just use "Original Bike Spirits Spray Cleaner and Polish". Spray it on, wipe it off, and it cleans, polishes, and protects the finish. I use it just about every time I get back from a ride and can clean the bugs off the bike in about 5 minutes. I bought it at the local BMW dealer but there are a couple of different brands of spray cleaner and polish that work just as well. The dealer might have some suggestions as well. Good luck with the new bike!
lee
Debbie's Servant
I have the blue RS which is gloss paint but the pannier lids are matte paint.
Most of the time on the pannier lids I use Original Bike Spirits mentioned above.
Quick Detailer sprays like Meguiar's and Eagle One seem to work also.
Here's a Amazon link for Original Bike Spirits
https://smile.amazon.com/Original-S...riginal+bike+spirits+spray+cleaner+and+polish
Did you buy a Grey 2017?
Congrats on the new RS
lee
Debbie's Servant
Thanks
reg26
Member
You definitely do not want to put any kind of wax on your matte paint. I have a Calisto grey matalic matte finish in my 2015 R1200RT and used Chemical guys products for protection intil I found this. It works on any surface and is very cool how I can ride right thru the rain for entire day and the bike still looks clean except for the chrome exhaust
https://topcoat.store/
It's expensive but I bought a small bottle about 8 months ago and still have some left. Real easy on and buff off
https://topcoat.store/
It's expensive but I bought a small bottle about 8 months ago and still have some left. Real easy on and buff off
Caring for Matte Finishes
Here's a link to an article on caring for matte paint finishes. It's directed for cars, but most will apply to bikes, too. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/...-of-your-car-s-matte-paint-finish-114393.html
Enjoy your new ride!
Here's a link to an article on caring for matte paint finishes. It's directed for cars, but most will apply to bikes, too. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/...-of-your-car-s-matte-paint-finish-114393.html
Enjoy your new ride!
wetboxerrt
New member
+1 on Topcoat. It is an excellent product, I use it on matte finishes all the time.
gsinnc
Well-known member
+1 for Original Bike Spirits !!
I am as anal and OCD as they come and Original Bike Spirits is all I use! Owned a 2002 GS in Graphitan Metallic which was a matte finish and used OBS on it and it looked new when it was sold in 2016.
