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    Question Matte black maintenance

    What does everyone use to clean/maintain the finish on a matte black helmet?
    Last edited by madvlad; Thu Oct 4th, 2018 at 05:20 PM.
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    Re: Matte black maintenance

    Check out Adam's Polishes...
    Here's their matte detailer https://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-mat...ler-combo.html

    If you don't want to wait and pay for shipping, they are located at 84th and I25.
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    Re: Matte black maintenance

    I used this stuff on the race bike (matte vinyl). Worked well and didn't leave any streaks.

    https://www.amazon.com/Wizards-22220.../dp/B007GR4XDK
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    Re: Matte black maintenance

    How about soap and water?

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    Re: Matte black maintenance

    Quote Originally Posted by mdub View Post
    How about soap and water?
    Overrated.
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