R1250 RT LE Exclusive
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sleepyOwl
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Just waiting on delivery of my GS exclusive.
On recommendation from another owner Im fitting the protective film from Nippy Normans.
Apart from the pain of unavoidable finger prints I think any "chips or dinks" will be harder to repair
It does look beautiful in that colour though so hard to resist!
On recommendation from another owner Im fitting the protective film from Nippy Normans.
Apart from the pain of unavoidable finger prints I think any "chips or dinks" will be harder to repair
It does look beautiful in that colour though so hard to resist!
Had the paintwork on my GS exclusive professionally covered in 3M venture shield, 6 th bike I have had done. Can wax it and treat it like paintwork
The kit for the exclusive comes with gloss for the shiny black nits and matt finish for... well the matt bits
The kit for the exclusive comes with gloss for the shiny black nits and matt finish for... well the matt bits
I think you're right and from what I've read, cleaning and protection products need to be specifically for Matt finishes, which is okay so long as you know beforehand!
Be aware that even a minor scratch cannot be polished out - it needs to be repainted.
It’s a pain in the arse on cars. If scratches bug you then Matt finishes are not for you.
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It’s a pain in the arse on cars. If scratches bug you then Matt finishes are not for you.
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Thanks; scratches do bug me. I'm glad I asked
Matt paint is fine, if you look after it. I use this stuff on my matt paintwork, to remove any water marks
https://www.meguiars.co.uk/shop/ultimate-quik-wax-450ml
Or GT85.
https://www.meguiars.co.uk/shop/ultimate-quik-wax-450ml
Or GT85.
Karlread
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Sort of relevant, I have a Focus road bike with a Matt finish, slight scratches can be removed with very light use of 1200 grade wet and dry. Answer really is, don't get them in the first place by protecting the bike with protective film. Best to get it professionally applied otherwise it can look a right dogs dinner
Thanks, HGS made a similar comment about professionally applied film. Revolution Detailing are local to me so the new RT may be worth another conversation with the Dealer.
Imo matt paints make a vehicle look “unfinished”, as if somebody pulled it out of the production line too early.
Subjectively also, it makes a lot of otherwise nice cars and fast editions of specifics models like Audi RS and BMW M series specifically, look like they have been madmaxxed and souped up. As macho, cool or mean that may sound to anyone, it usually devalues the vehicle more down the timeline.
Not sure how this applies to bikes, let alone slightly “mature” and civilised kit like an RT.
I do know of a mates unkept 07 R1200R in matt “graphitan” i rhink it was called, that 13 years on looks like an utter pile of crap. But arguably the paint is the least of its worries.
Subjectively also, it makes a lot of otherwise nice cars and fast editions of specifics models like Audi RS and BMW M series specifically, look like they have been madmaxxed and souped up. As macho, cool or mean that may sound to anyone, it usually devalues the vehicle more down the timeline.
Not sure how this applies to bikes, let alone slightly “mature” and civilised kit like an RT.
I do know of a mates unkept 07 R1200R in matt “graphitan” i rhink it was called, that 13 years on looks like an utter pile of crap. But arguably the paint is the least of its worries.
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I’ve got the Frozen dark blue matt paint on my GS
I clean it with Vulcanet wipes and it’s perfect
I clean it with Vulcanet wipes and it’s perfect
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