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Title: What do people use to keep matte black parts looking good?
Post by: majstevetrevor on September 01, 2024, 07:55:41 AM

Eg, swingarm and the like. Something to restore a bit after washing?

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Title: Re: What do people use to keep matte black parts looking good?
Post by: Clifton on September 01, 2024, 08:13:23 AM

That looks pretty far gone but I use S100 Engine Brightener, also Harley sells one for black engines and covers.

Title: Re: What do people use to keep matte black parts looking good?
Post by: slowmover on September 01, 2024, 08:39:24 AM

Mostly for plastics. It has to be re-applied once in a while
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Title: Re: What do people use to keep matte black parts looking good?
Post by: cappisj1 on September 01, 2024, 09:09:48 AM

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Title: Re: What do people use to keep matte black parts looking good?
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on September 01, 2024, 10:25:38 AM

WD-40 works sometimes, for a while. But, I agree with Clifton - S100 Engine Brightener.

Title: Re: What do people use to keep matte black parts looking good?
Post by: LowRyter on September 01, 2024, 11:48:25 AM

I've had good luck with Stoner's Trim Shine.  It's been great on UV fade, plastic, shiny, paint, etc. 

Spray can is $6 at Lowes. 

Title: Re: What do people use to keep matte black parts looking good?
Post by: Clifton on September 01, 2024, 11:58:22 AM

I like the $6 price, I'll look for it at Lowes and give it a try.

Title: Re: What do people use to keep matte black parts looking good?
Post by: majstevetrevor on September 01, 2024, 02:21:48 PM

Appreciate all these suggestions. I’ll find one and see how it goes.

Title: Re: What do people use to keep matte black parts looking good?
Post by: Perazzimx14 on September 01, 2024, 04:48:37 PM

I think mostly the swinger needs properly washed as in scrubbed with soap and water to remove the surface scum them dress with a conditioner of your choice.

Title: Re: What do people use to keep matte black parts looking good?
Post by: majstevetrevor on September 02, 2024, 09:56:39 AM

Quote from: Perazzimx14 on September 01, 2024, 04:48:37 PM

I think mostly the swinger needs properly washed as in scrubbed with soap and water to remove the surface scum them dress with a conditioner of your choice.

Yes, I had just washed it pretty well before that pic. But will scrub it again before putting on the conditioner.

Title: Re: What do people use to keep matte black parts looking good?
Post by: PJPR01 on September 02, 2024, 05:56:04 PM

You could paint it, there are various black versions in a spray can, depending on whether you want to continue matte, gloss, semi gloss.

You could also spray on Plastidip if you wanted a real layer of product that is both removeable, but fresher looking than faded grey.

Title: Re: What do people use to keep matte black parts looking good?
Post by: Bulldog9 on September 03, 2024, 08:27:45 PM

I use Balistol.Holds up pretty well. Cleans and brightens and protects. Safe on paint plastic rubber metal skin etc. spray it on wipe it off then finish with a microfiber towel or such to get all oil off.

Title: Re: What do people use to keep matte black parts looking good?
Post by: kballowe on September 04, 2024, 09:13:54 AM

Mr. Clean removes water spots quite nicely.  Pour about three fingers in a quart spray bottle and fill the rest with water.  It also makes a great cleaner.


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