FrankoQ Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Hello, For the ones with flat black paint on your VFRs, how do you detail it? Does any soap work with this paint? How about waxing? I'd like to wax it not to make it shiny but to protect the paint. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted May 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2011 WAX IT !!!!!!!!!!!! I dont think so . Maybe a wash and wax soap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayarearider Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Sponge clean degrease with 409 then wax with Zymol. Wipes off nice...low sheen. Asphalt on Neon Spokes Done and On...Haters welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFRwhisp Posted May 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2011 Sponge clean degrease with 409 then was with Zymol. Wipes off nice...low sheen. Asphalt on Neon Spokes Done and On...Haters welcome That's a nice look :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted May 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2011 WRONG AGAIN LOOKS GOOOOOOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Muff Posted May 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2011 I like. Good eye for selection of color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gradus Posted May 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2011 Plexus or Honda polish work great on flat paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted May 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2011 Park it in the mud and don't wash it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Nicole Posted May 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2011 Doug (Soichiro) sprayed mine off at a car wash before TMAC last year. That's the last time she's been washed. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dutchinterceptor Posted May 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2011 Soak, lather, rinse, ride, repeat. I use honda polish occasionally but most of the time I leave it dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Thing is, any continuous handling/friction against matte black painted finishes eventually develops a shine on it, so you need to protect it from constant contact from your clothing while riding and not be to eager to polish and rub down the finish when you are cleaning the bike. Matte painted finishes kind ends up being actually more fragile than regular clear coated paint because of this, despite the "rugged" looks they give to a bike. All you can do is to protect it with films and pads and minimize rubbing it down in any way. Beck 95 VFR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankoQ Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 Soak, lather, rinse, ride, repeat. I use honda polish occasionally but most of the time I leave it dirty. Honda polish. got it. I was reading the Harley forums and Harley's have special instructions for detailing their flat black color bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Soak, lather, rinse, ride, repeat. I use honda polish occasionally but most of the time I leave it dirty. Honda polish. got it. I was reading the Harley forums and Harley's have special instructions for detailing their flat black color bikes. Probably involves money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Pledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer HiDesertMLB Posted May 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2011 Thing is, any continuous handling/friction against matte black painted finishes eventually develops a shine on it, so you need to protect it from constant contact from your clothing while riding and not be to eager to polish and rub down the finish when you are cleaning the bike. Agreed. The sides of the tank are susceptible to getting shiny- almost impossible to prevent. I put a tank bra to minimize abrasion w/ riding gear, but it only covers up the area that developed a shine (and probably adds to it). I don't use any wax or polish on the Asphalt finish. A mild wash detergent (I use Turtle Wax ICE), and it's good to go. I get irritated using Plexus on the windscreen, as the slightest of overspray shows up on the finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I get irritated using Plexus on the windscreen, as the slightest of overspray shows up on the finish. Spray the cloth, then apply.... I use Microfiber cloths...... This way also keeps the products out of the seams/cracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer PorradaVFR Posted May 13, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 13, 2011 Probably involves money fringe. FTFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted May 14, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2011 Timmy? Hello Timmy??????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rice Posted May 14, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2011 Timmy? Hello Timmy??????????????? Timmy would have nothing to contribute to this discussion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer alwaysaware Posted May 14, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2011 Timmy? Hello Timmy??????????????? Timmy would have nothing to contribute to this discussion I was thinking the same thing. Timmy has to be on vacation. Maybe if you use the term flat black, it will cause a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Ryanme17 Posted May 14, 2011 Member Contributer Share Posted May 14, 2011 I was thinking the same thing. Timmy has to be on vacation. Maybe if you use the term flat black, it will cause a response. A flat-black signal. We can shine an outline of a flat black 5th gen into the clouds and just hope Batman doesn't get confused and show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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