Cleaning a matt frame.

[Onthedrops]

So, I bought a brand new mountain bike on Sunday. A beautiful Trek 4500D. Had the usual run around to check out the gears were indexing correctly and the brakes performed.............. hydraulic, boy oh boy, they're awesome stoppers.

What I did notice when I initially got the bike home was that the meccy that prepared my bike had been quite liberal with the grease. There were several oily marks on my beautiful matt finished frame!

Question for you guys. What's the best way to actually clean a matt framed bike? Is it a soapy wash, rinse then dry off?

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

1. Baby wipes, Mr Sheen
2. wash in soapy water, Dry, Mr Sheen
3. Mr Sheen for shine

Can't beat Sheen, use this and your winning !

 

[smokeysmoo]

I wash my CAAD frame, dry it and wipe it over with GT85 on a rag.
Works for me.

 

[screenman]

Jet wash.

 

[Globalti]

Just hot water with car shampoo. Use a bucket and a hand floor brush, the sort with long soft bristles that comes with a dustpan.

 

[Deleted member 23692]

I wash my CAAD frame, dry it and wipe it over with GT85 on a rag.
Works for me.

Works for me on my matt black (anodised) Cube too

 

[oldfatfool]

I use last touch detailing spray, no residue and smells nice.

 

[Dave 123]

My Cube has a matte finish. I take off stubborn understains with WD40.