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Post by tarkus on Nov 2, 2013 7:23:19 GMT -5
After years of trying to keep things shiny I now have a matte black scooter.
I'm looking for suggestions on how to keep the finish up.
Thanks.
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Post by pmatulew on Nov 2, 2013 7:39:56 GMT -5
It started out matte new? Or it is that way now after years of wear and tear?
What sort of material is it? paint? Raw plastic?
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Post by tarkus on Nov 2, 2013 8:25:45 GMT -5
It started out matte new? Or it is that way now after years of wear and tear? What sort of material is it? paint? Raw plastic? New gunmetal gray matte finish.  They tell me it's all the rage..... I come from the shiny generation. |
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Post by rockynv on Nov 2, 2013 10:04:12 GMT -5
What does the owners manual or the dealer have to say on the topic. You don't do anything and the Florida Sun will burn that finish up in short order.
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Post by flyangler on Nov 2, 2013 11:31:42 GMT -5
Soap and water is all you need, the paint itself has an ultraviolet barrier in it to keep it looking good for a long time.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2013 11:47:22 GMT -5
Yep dont used any chemicals on that. I just keep it dust free and maybe wipe with a damp cloth if dirty. The plastics stay pretty clean if you keep the dirt off with a duster. Thats an awesome looking scoot!
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Post by oldchopperguy on Nov 2, 2013 23:42:37 GMT -5
Tarkus,
I was going to ask YOU that same question! LOL...
I love the matte-finishes, and have often wondered how you keep them from becoming semi-glossy simply from washing, drying, etc. Home-done flat finishes don't hold up well at all, but I am guessing the factories know some things we don't... Bet on THAT for sure!
I'll bet that finish is more than twice as hard as air-dried paint, and will retain its matte finish so long as it's only washed with water and GENTLY dried with a very soft cloth. With enough drying, even gently, it will surely lose SOME of its dull finish, but so long as you dry it evenly all over, it should remain uniform in appearance, and look fine for years.
I really love the look! I love your saddlebag setup too, but be careful where they may touch the finish, as they could "polish" the flat look. I'm of the old school of "shiny" too, but the "rat-rod" craze has really opened my mind on "things dull"... LOL! I like it! The ONLY downside I can see is that a dull finish MAY be slightly more difficult to maintain than a shiny one. It's worth the effort though!
Ride safe, ride stealthy!
Leo in Texas
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Post by skuttadawg on Nov 3, 2013 0:05:53 GMT -5
Get a scouring pad like some use to wash dishes to scuff off the gloss . Make sure to use water to cut down on scratches .
I painted some doors in a motel with a high gloss oil paint , 14 diff colors , and just before I was done I was told the owner wanted the doors to look rustic instead of new . I used some MEK ( methyl ethyl ketone ) and PVC gloves to remove the gloss with rags . If you want to paint it sand off all the gloss on the body , use 2 coats of primer , allow it to dry , then apply a top coat of paint . Krylon makes a spray paint for plastics which would work better than their all purpose paint
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