Matt Black - Thumbs Up Or Down?

Discussion in 'Diavel & XDiavel' started by Jose Franco, Mar 10, 2018.

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  1. I have been advised that Matt black can look tired after a few years and that although it looks good new a buyer should really stay away from it.

    May I have your views here please... Was going to pull the trigger on a matt black but wanted to check first with he people in the know

    Thank you
     
    #1 Jose Franco, Mar 10, 2018
  2. Where's the poll? It's so 90's :eek:
     
    #2 Exige, Mar 10, 2018
  3. Heard the Matt paint can’t mark easily??
     
    #3 Tomthebiker, Mar 10, 2018
  4. help please, I was going to pull the trigger on a 2015 matt black diavel however a friend has said the matt black does not age well and I would be better off with a gloss colour such as red or black.

    Couldn't get the views of yourselves in the forum please.

    I thank you in advance for your time
     
    #4 Jose Franco, Mar 10, 2018
  5. Buy the one you like, and if time does not look after it, get it painted :upyeah:
    However, I have heard no issues with it.
     
    #5 Wayne58, Mar 10, 2018
  6. Did you mean to say can or can't mark easily?
     
    #6 Jose Franco, Mar 10, 2018
  7. ? You lost me... Poll??
     
    #7 Jose Franco, Mar 10, 2018
  8. You asked thumbs up or thumbs down but never set a poll for people to vote :)
    But all you have to do is ask this geezer: @rob lewis and he will tell you what you need to know :)
     
    #8 Exige, Mar 10, 2018
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  9. Thank you! Sorry, I'm slowly learning hoe this forum thing works :)
     
    #9 Jose Franco, Mar 10, 2018
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  10. I has an R1 with both Matt and gloss black fairings. They were both as easy as each other to clean, and certainly looked good at 3 years old.

    Ps threads merged
     
    #10 El Toro, Mar 10, 2018
  11. Thanks
     
    #11 Jose Franco, Mar 10, 2018
  12. Sorry meant to say can mark easily
     
    #12 Tomthebiker, Mar 10, 2018
  13. From what I can see most are matt black or a mix of matt black and a colour (white or red).
     
    #13 Jose Franco, Mar 10, 2018
  14. Anything matt is incredibly hard to maintain.....if you have scratches etc there is nothing that can be done to a matt finish....anything that can be done to remedy swirls etc will leave gloss....personally I would stay away from anything matt IMHO....
     
    #14 rob lewis, Mar 10, 2018
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  15. Anything and I mean anything you do to try to remedy any imperfections in matt, will result in altering the characteristics of the matt finish...resulting in more gloss...
     
    #15 rob lewis, Mar 10, 2018
  16. Thanks Rob, now I'm stuck... Do I get one and just think "bugger it" or do I go for a gloss finish in black?
     
    #16 Jose Franco, Mar 10, 2018
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  17. My Diavel (Dark, Stealth or whatever...matt black) is 3 years old and still looking great.
    It is possible to 'fix' small areas that have been polished, for example the pillion cover where careless riders have rubbed their boot across it when getting on and off the bike. That said, you do need to take a bit more care with matt of any colour.
     
    #17 Stanford, Mar 10, 2018
  18. You could have it coated which will offer enhanced protection to the matt finish and offer you swirl resistance - there are a few VERY specialised coatings developed for matt.....but they are not the holy grail or bullet proof and like any coatings they need to be maintained properly....
     
    #18 rob lewis, Mar 10, 2018
  19. Had a Matt black monster for several years which I rode all year round & allways came up a treat after a good clean
     
    #19 mapper899, Mar 10, 2018
  20. Shiny glossy red for me :)
    The Diavel does look good in black too
     
    #20 Ducbird, Mar 10, 2018
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