Cleaning Matte Carbon Frame

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Cleaning matte carbon frame.

I have a mtbk colnago eps 2011 with the matte nude carbon finish. I particularly like the look of the stealth but i am concerned that the matt black frame will mark easily and the marks cannot be poilshed out. Matte finishes are loved for their crisp c. The smooth and unique texture equally makes it safe for practically any surface including carbon fiber.

Of course this depends on the amount of cleaning you do per time. After i give it a good clean i am looking for a product to give it a bit of protection and to restore some of the deep black colour from out of the shop. To maintain the finish for a long period and to prevent it from becoming shiny i e. Matte finisher is also safe and effective to use on clear coated paint surfaces and all components.

Increasingly popular in recent years is the painted matt finish or indeed the unclacquered carbon fibre frame. After a soapy wash and rinse wiping a dihydrogene monoxide imbibed rag over the frame would probably be best. The finish is a little dull after a few years. Baby wipes do clean bikes well.

The product is cheap and the matte paintwork won t be affected. Carel dec 22 17 at 21 16. I ve already got an alu mtb in matt black and it s very unforgiving. Matte finishes are lovely but are bloody hard to maintain the beautiful surface prevent scratches.

It s equally great for anodized metals and matte finishes. I understand that you cannot use anything designed for gloss frames. Why on earth do you need a special cleaner for gloss carbon frames. At least that s what i ve been doing for 6 years on a matte carbon bike.

Use to clean frame wheels handlebars carbon fiber titanium aluminum and even steel frames. With 1 liter of effective cleaning liquid to work with this value bottle would actually last a long time. I ve been cleaning my 2009 carbon frame with washing up liquid rinsing off with tap water and it still looks new.