Is Liquid Glass ok for matte paint?

[Scotrod]

Maybe test a spot under the seat if it's concealed from view.d

[Retired Army]

What type of paint was used for the clear coat? if it was earthen you all ready have some good protection.

[Dave Ritsema]

I use liquid glass on all my vehicles. That being said I would not use it on a matte finish. When I was at the local HD dealer awhile ago I asked how they cared for the matte finishes and the salesman said wash it and thats it. Any rubbing, polishing, etc. would ruin the finish.

He said that they looked cool but most customers told him they would never buy a bike again with a matte finish because it was more difficult to keep looking good than a traditional finish. He also said if you get a fine scratch in a smooth surface you may be able to polish it out, but the matte finishes have to be repainted. Knowing HD they may have some special potion to protect the matte paints, you may want to stop by your local dealer.

[Scotrod]

When I was at the local HD dealer awhile ago I asked how they cared for the matte finishes and the salesman said wash it and thats it. Any rubbing, polishing, etc. would ruin the finish.

He said that they looked cool but most customers told him they would never buy a bike again with a matte finish because it was more difficult to keep looking good than a traditional finish. He also said if you get a fine scratch in a smooth surface you may be able to polish it out, but the matte finishes have to be repainted.

That's what I had heard as well.

[Elin in So. Cal.]

...I would love to have multiple layers of protection but not if it will effect the matte look that I just spent $$$$ on.

OK, painter here. Paint comes in three finishes (generally)--matte, satin and gloss. Variations on this are found by mixing them. The way these finishes are created is by the smoothness of the final layer. Anything not gloss is going to have some texture to it, defined by the layer on top that bonds with either flat particles (glossy) or rougher texture particles (matte).

Anything you do to "fill in" the spaces in the rougher particles is going to shiny up the surface. You may not be removing any of the finish (as in a polishing compound), but you WILL be adding a fill layer with anything you put on the surface. That has the distinct potential of "shinning up" the finish.

That said, there is a reason you find statements on instructions leading you to "Test this on a hidden surface prior to using".

One person's goal is another's nightmare. You already have the LG, so test a small spot in an unobtrusive place. And buy waxes designed for matte surfaces, else you'll shine up that nice paint job.

[ED209]

Any wax on flat paint will make the paint look like an orange peel paint job. As far as I know that is.

I waxed a flat job once and it messed it up.

Maybe these guys can help.

[dps4]

Google it. They say no way should you use any wax on matte paint. Very little should be put on it

[AWESOMEF6B]

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...te-black-paint

[Phantom]

Google it. They say no way should you use any wax on matte paint. Very little should be put on it

I agree , as Elin stated above ...... residue will fill in the porous surface and unless you remove the wax from the matte finish with a tooth brush, you will always see residue. A brush does NOT always remove the residue from the small crevices.

If it were ME ... NO WAX on matte finishes.

[GiddyupF6B]

Thanks for all the replies! It looks like it's a no go.....now I have a $31 gold can I can't use! Lol