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Restoring a Polished Matte Finish
Hi All,
I'm looking to restore a small polished spot on a matte black motorcycle frame. I had a small blemish where a cable was rubbing on the frame and after rerouting the cable, I attempted to correct the spot using Meguiars ultra polish followed by ultimate wax I removed the small blemish but now I've got a glossy section on my frame. If anyone has any information or suggestions, please post. I'll try and post a few photos tonight.
Cheers!
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Re: Restoring a Polished Matte Finish
You removed a surface finish:
I know of no product, save a re-spray,
that will put it back on.
Bob
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Re: Restoring a Polished Matte Finish
I'm not sure if it matters...but the matte surface is clear coated. I was thinking that maybe there was a way to bring down the shine a bit.
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Re: Restoring a Polished Matte Finish
Originally Posted by cb242
I'm not sure if it matters...but the matte surface is clear coated. I was thinking that maybe there was a way to bring down the shine a bit.
If it's a matte clear-coat...doubt it.
IMO:
The more it's rubbed on, the shinier it'll get.
Bob
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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Re: Restoring a Polished Matte Finish
That's what I figured...I believe it is called eggshell clear. I think that's got just a small amount of shine to it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Re: Restoring a Polished Matte Finish
My best guess would be to try a paint safe apc to strip what wax and polishing oils may still be on there. Past that there isn't anything I know of since polishing a matte surface is actually leveling a surface that isn't supposed to be level.
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Re: Restoring a Polished Matte Finish
Would it be worth lightly rubbing the area with something like a Scotchbrite pad?
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Re: Restoring a Polished Matte Finish
I second Mike, or like 4000 grit, just something to knock the shine off.
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Re: Restoring a Polished Matte Finish
Thanks guys. I'll try the sctochright. I think I'll start with the grey. I think that's the finest grade I have.
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Re: Restoring a Polished Matte Finish
I think the scotch brite method did a good job cutting the shine. The area no longer sticks out like a sore thumb. I took a few before pics but I couldn't get any good after photos. Hopefully we'll have a sunny day and I'll get to check the results again soon. Thanks guys!
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