matte Black cleaning tips
Road Warrior
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From: Near St. Louis Mo.
I use a trio of products from Chemical Brothers ..Matte Wash, Sealant and Detailer. The Sealant and Detailer can be a bit streaky, compared to Windex or the HD Denim Cleaner, but I liked the idea of UV protection.
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From: Columbus, Ga.
The Vvivid Detailer has UV protectant in it and is also streak free. It's my impression that matte paint is open to the elements so I would assume that using chemicals like windex etc. could harm the finish in the long run. So I use products specifically that are made for matte paint. But I'm no expert so I guess I'm just being safe.
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Joined: Jun 2015
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From: West Central FL
I recently took possession of a free, unused Harley matte black Stock II helmet. Not being a darkside, flatblack fan, if I polish the thing a few times will that give it a bit of a sheen? However, if I decide not to do that I assume that all the advice above for denim paint would hold true for the helmets also?
Road Warrior
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From: Central Florida
I recently took possession of a free, unused Harley matte black Stock II helmet. Not being a darkside, flatblack fan, if I polish the thing a few times will that give it a bit of a sheen? However, if I decide not to do that I assume that all the advice above for denim paint would hold true for the helmets also?
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2015
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From: Florida
So I am almost 8 months into the charcoal denim and the paint still looks great. I have used Windex or the HD denim product exclusively. I even decided to add some more chrome because the paint is such a no-brainer. The best part is that I no longer obsess over swirl marks!
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Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Selden NY
Matte Black Paint - Problems
Hello all,
I have read the thread and tried many of the things listed. Here is my situation.
My black matte paint was awesome, but I fear is ruined.
I used Chemical guys Black Matte paint kit: Auto Wash, jet seal matte, and the detailer spray. After washing the bike it looked great. I used the Jet Seal Matte and here is where the problem came up. After using it and waiting a day the paint had blueish streaks all over.
At first I thought I just screwed up and didn't follow the directions but subsequent cleanings fail to remove the blue. It appears that the blue is trapped in the surface of the paint itself. I have tried re-washing, power washing, using windex (non-ammonia), various other black matter cleaners and no matter what the blue never goes away.
Anyone have a suggestion on what I can do? Please don't attack, I used the product on an inconspicous spot first and did not have the problem. Everything appeared great until a few days later when the blue started coming through.
I have reached out to chemical guys but have not heard back from them. Is there something I can use? Any suggestions? I am sure all of you can imagine how frustrating this is.
Thanks
Bernard
I have read the thread and tried many of the things listed. Here is my situation.
My black matte paint was awesome, but I fear is ruined.
I used Chemical guys Black Matte paint kit: Auto Wash, jet seal matte, and the detailer spray. After washing the bike it looked great. I used the Jet Seal Matte and here is where the problem came up. After using it and waiting a day the paint had blueish streaks all over.
At first I thought I just screwed up and didn't follow the directions but subsequent cleanings fail to remove the blue. It appears that the blue is trapped in the surface of the paint itself. I have tried re-washing, power washing, using windex (non-ammonia), various other black matter cleaners and no matter what the blue never goes away.
Anyone have a suggestion on what I can do? Please don't attack, I used the product on an inconspicous spot first and did not have the problem. Everything appeared great until a few days later when the blue started coming through.
I have reached out to chemical guys but have not heard back from them. Is there something I can use? Any suggestions? I am sure all of you can imagine how frustrating this is.
Thanks
Bernard
Last edited by Bernie Horowitz; Mar 5, 2018 at 12:30 PM.
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Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Columbus, Ga.
Chem Brothers jet seal
I will attempt some research on the blueing when I get a chance. But I have heard that their jet seal has had problems like the one your having. Sorry your having this problem. I just stick with their wash and a uv protectant made by renew.
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Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 70
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From: Columbus, Ga.
Chem Brothers jet seal
Hello all,
I have read the thread and tried many of the things listed. Here is my situation.
My black matte paint was awesome, but I fear is ruined.
I used Chemical guys Black Matte paint kit: Auto Wash, jet seal matte, and the detailer spray. After washing the bike it looked great. I used the Jet Seal Matte and here is where the problem came up. After using it and waiting a day the paint had blueish streaks all over.
At first I thought I just screwed up and didn't follow the directions but subsequent cleanings fail to remove the blue. It appears that the blue is trapped in the surface of the paint itself. I have tried re-washing, power washing, using windex (non-ammonia), various other black matter cleaners and no matter what the blue never goes away.
Anyone have a suggestion on what I can do? Please don't attack, I used the product on an inconspicous spot first and did not have the problem. Everything appeared great until a few days later when the blue started coming through.
I have reached out to chemical guys but have not heard back from them. Is there something I can use? Any suggestions? I am sure all of you can imagine how frustrating this is.
Thanks
Bernard
I have read the thread and tried many of the things listed. Here is my situation.
My black matte paint was awesome, but I fear is ruined.
I used Chemical guys Black Matte paint kit: Auto Wash, jet seal matte, and the detailer spray. After washing the bike it looked great. I used the Jet Seal Matte and here is where the problem came up. After using it and waiting a day the paint had blueish streaks all over.
At first I thought I just screwed up and didn't follow the directions but subsequent cleanings fail to remove the blue. It appears that the blue is trapped in the surface of the paint itself. I have tried re-washing, power washing, using windex (non-ammonia), various other black matter cleaners and no matter what the blue never goes away.
Anyone have a suggestion on what I can do? Please don't attack, I used the product on an inconspicous spot first and did not have the problem. Everything appeared great until a few days later when the blue started coming through.
I have reached out to chemical guys but have not heard back from them. Is there something I can use? Any suggestions? I am sure all of you can imagine how frustrating this is.
Thanks
Bernard