Matte frame staining

sharepointalex
sharepointalex Posts: 33
edited June 2017 in Road general
Recently bought a Defy Advanced 2 in matte red/black - https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/defy-advanced-2

Now i'm wishing I hadn't got the red!

I've only had a it a few weeks but wherever grease/grime gets on the frame it seems to sink into the painwork leaving a brownish finish when viewed at different angles. It comes off the surface just fine - it's very odd.

Is this just how it is with matte frames that aren't black?! Also I noticed today the top tube has almost like little spots on it that won't come off.

Has the clearcoat been damaged somehow or is there something else I can try to clean it? Been using muc-off degreaser, tried autogylm tar remover, muc off motorcycle degreaser etc.

Cheers

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  • londoncommuter
    londoncommuter Posts: 1,550
    Have you tried the extortionate stuff like this:

    https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Red-A ... 500ml/3L79

    Probably no different from what you've tried just in a posher container with a mark-up but maybe try it if it's going to bother you.
  • pippi_langsamer-2
    pippi_langsamer-2 Posts: 1,470
    Part n parcel of owning a matt frame unfortunately.
  • dee4life2005
    dee4life2005 Posts: 773
    I have a Propel Advanced 2017 in the inverse colour scheme ... I know what you mean about the matt red parts showing up marks, especially grease. I've used the Red Ant Matt cleaner and protector, and they do work ... and I've also used Chemical Guys Meticulous Matt Quick Detailer (which is a protector as well). Both those have worked fine for me.
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  • smmjrr
    smmjrr Posts: 45
    dee4life2005 wrote:
    I have a Propel Advanced 2017 in the inverse colour scheme ... I know what you mean about the matt red parts showing up marks, especially grease. I've used the Red Ant Matt cleaner and protector, and they do work ... and I've also used Chemical Guys Meticulous Matt Quick Detailer (which is a protector as well). Both those have worked fine for me.

    The Matt cleaner and polish work I have used the Matt polish and it helps prevent some of the marks
  • jimhead
    jimhead Posts: 4
    I've found neat washing up liquid works. Test on an inconspicuous area first though!
  • slowmart
    slowmart Posts: 4,516
    I use chain degreaser on my Matt frame, rinsed well after and it's fine
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  • tonyscp
    tonyscp Posts: 111
    Count yourself lucky. I've recently bought a matte white frame!!

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