2016 FJR. matte Silver

[Bytio]

In the UK the only 2016 FJR colours avail are Tech Graphite and Matte Silver, I have opted for the matte silver, the question is what is the best way to look after the matte paint, obviously normal wax will not be good for this, has anyone had a Yamaha mate silver bike to look after, and what did you use to clean/polish it?

 

[Redfish Hunter]

Congratulations on the new bike. It is worth noting that Harley Davidson sells quite a few bikes with a matte finish now. I think they call it a "denim" finish. I have often wondered how one is supposed to maintain that type of finish. As you say, normal wax should not work.

Edit: Looked this up on the Harley Davidson forum. Harley sells a special Harley Denim Paint Cleaner. Most folks apparently use Windex although mild soap and water were also used.

Most bottled car wash products have some form of wax built in so those are not recommended.

 

[lnewlf]

I use " Ice" made by Turtle wax....clear liquid synthetic polish...works great on matte black helmets and other matte finishes like automotive trim...

 

[ionbeam]

If the paint needs special care I would expect the owners manual to provide guidance and recommendations. I would also suspect every item suggested will start with Yamaha......

 

[Enn]

pics or it did not happen.

By the way, how's the new model? Give us some feedback.

 

[08FJR4ME]

Go through some mud puddles and just ride it. Kinda like the 4 wheelers do. I really don't understand this washing bikes thing.

Dave

 

[101stpathfinder]

^ Totally agree with Dave… Wash by riding it in the rain, but if you must, use a good polish such as "Liquid Gold" or I have

come to like "Nu Finish"

 

[gixxerjasen]

If the paint needs special care I would expect the owners manual to provide guidance and recommendations. I would also suspect every item suggested will start with Yama......

Fixd.

And it'll be expensive.

Congrats on the new bike. So it's on order? When do you get it?

 

[Bytio]

Will give feedback on the new bike when I get it 2nd weekend of March

 

[gixxerjasen]

Oh so jealous!

 

[mcatrophy]

Oh so jealous!

Don't be, he's not chosen the "AS" in the UK, which would be the "AE" for you, he's only chosen the "AE" in the UK which is the "ES" for you.

Only here to help .

 

[Bytio]

I have a 2015 AE at moment, and love the bike, but live the 2016 a little more,

 

[Hotboot]

Congrats on the new bike, having flat paint forced on me with the FJ09 a pilot gave me some:

303 Aerospace Protectant - https://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-aerospace-protectant?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=303%20Brands&utm_term=303%20aerospace%20protectant&utm_content=303%20Aerospace%20Protectant%20(Exact)&gclid=CLGpg_HHh8sCFQQ8Mgod7sQJog&gclsrc=ds

It treats the surface once clean, easier to keep detailed. Amazon has it.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Congrats and definitely post some pics when you get the bike!

Don't be, he's not chosen the "AS" in the UK, which would be the "AE" for you, he's only chosen the "AE" in the UK which is the "ES" for you.

Only here to help

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Thanks for clearing that up mcatrophy!!

--G