Matt black 09

[Mickmt09]

What is the best substance to protect my paintwork with? I believe that wax polish isn't to be used, any ideas guys please

 

[the cueball]

Wax and polish are 2 different things.

Polish shines the bodywork, and takes out scratches and micromarring.

Wax protect the bodywork and has no abrasives.

I use wax all the time on my bike and it doesn’t harm it.

Unless you have matt bodywork? Then look out for wax/sealant designed for that type...

 

[Mickmt09]

Ok thanks

 

[Mickmt09]

Autoglym Aqua Wax, anyone tried it on matt paint? Ive just seen it online.

 

[the cueball]

That’s the kind of thing you need, I haven’t used it personally, but being from AutoGlym I would expect it to be good enough.

 

[Mickmt09]

Hi the cueball,
Thanks for your help, much appreciated, I'll order some and give it a try, cheers

 

[Otters Pocket]

I use Gtechniq C2 for matt paintwork (well gloss too as well).

Repels water for months. It seems a touch pricey but you don't need much and it lasts ages.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gtechniq-0-5-C2-Liquid-Crystal/dp/B00CE03HYA

 

[Mickmt09]

Hi Otters Pocket,

Thanks for the advice, it looks like good stuff.

 

[Otters Pocket]

Yeah it's not bad at all - I use it on the car as well and the water just beads off for ages.

Doesn't last over 6 months like the description might lead you to believe, but it should last a good few months before needing a good top up. I just apply whenever I give the bike a really good clean.

 

[Mickmt09]

Sounds perfect, thanks