Living With A Matte Finish Triple

Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by John Ryan, Sep 24, 2019.

  1. John Ryan

    John Ryan Well-Known Member

    Feb 27, 2019
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    I’m probably looking at a matt finished triple as my next steed. Possibly the late 16/17 r what’s the finish like, have folk got theirs ‘protected’ had a wee look on the forum, I found a link to a triumph one but link didn’t work. Thanks
     
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  2. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    Hey John, search this title,
    C.quartz Ceramic Paint Protection.
     
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  3. John Ryan

    John Ryan Well-Known Member

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    Cheers guys, will check them out.
     
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  4. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    After each ride I wipe the paint down gently with a microfibre cloth soaked in hot water. After wiping a small area, like the tank, rinse cloth in hot water before moving on. I use a different cloth for the lower part of the bike as well as the wheels. There are no scratches or marks in my matte black paint using this method for cleaning. With matte paint I wouldn’t recommend leaving a dirty bike for days before cleaning, that’s a sure way of scratching the paint.
     
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  5. John Ryan

    John Ryan Well-Known Member

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    Good shout SteveRS, unfortunately something I can be guilty of. (Used to be guilty of)
     
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  6. RSReggie

    RSReggie Active Member

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    I clean mine when the flies get too thick ... gentle clean with warm soapy water no probs ..
     
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  7. GregR

    GregR New Member

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    I've been using SDoc Matt wax and it seems to work pretty well and maintains the matt finish...little YouTube video for your entertainment..
     
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  8. John Ryan

    John Ryan Well-Known Member

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    Nice one, cheers.
     
  9. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    I've had a matte black RSV for 17 years that is still matte :cool::cool:
    Standard shampoo and water then chamois leather or microfibre dry, no polish as it will start to gloss the paintwork ;);)
    The other quick clean is baby wipes :p:p
     
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  10. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    Hey, it’s SMO!
     
  11. AustinMilbarge

    Oct 25, 2019
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    I will have to give this a go as i just painted my bike in a matte finish. I have been using Mothers Wax as you Dry which seems to be doing a good job so far but always looking to venture out for bigger and better things!
     
  12. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

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    Then I suggest you put a ceramic coating on it. That is the biggest and best thing you could do ;).
     
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