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bigjim
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PostPosted: 14:14 - 15 Jan 2009    Post subject: Cleaning Question - Matt finish Reply with quote
I got polish on an area of the matt finish of my R6, after a few cleaning seasons I still cant seem to get rid of the white cloud its left.

Any ideas Rolling Eyes

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ripzay
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PostPosted: 15:17 - 15 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
i would let it dry and then use a dry stiff plastic brush.. should come off as its essentially a powder

failing that, have you tried a plastic cleaner ?
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MarkJ
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PostPosted: 15:25 - 15 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've heard people finish matt paint off in WD40, although I'm not 100% sure, so if it strips the paint I won't be held responsible Very Happy
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swiftb
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PostPosted: 15:47 - 15 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
glass cleaner, trim cleaner, something like that. If is just matt plastic and not painted then back to black or similar. WD40 may be good also
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^^^^what he said about not being held responsible Laughing
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Wafer_Thin_Ham
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PostPosted: 15:49 - 15 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
WD40 doesn't hurt paint. I've covered my bikes in the stuff before.
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bigjim
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PostPosted: 16:11 - 15 Jan 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
It is a painted finish only matt, will have a look in Halfords tonight Very Happy
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