Anyone that has the 2016 se with the carbon gray matte finish. Is it hard to keep it looking good?
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Created on: 01/03/17 05:03 PM
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speedyme
Joined: 01/21/12
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TRAILBOSS
Location: Arlington, WA
Joined: 03/02/14
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RE: Matte finish, is it hard keep looking nice?
01/03/17 6:09 PM
Yes. :/
2016 ZX-14R SE ABS (Harambike) - Brock's Ti Dual CT, 2WDW Flash, double bubble windscreen, Givi Tanklock 15L with 12v outlet, SW Motech Quick-Lock Evo Contour rack with Givi V35 bags, SW Motech tail mount with Coocase Wizard top box, KAOKO cruise control, fender eliminator, Vortex rearsets, Vortex V3 fuel cap, Vortex spools, Stompgrips, PSR SBK passenger pegs, Helibars risers, R&G radiator guard, frame plugs, Starrotors 55w 6K HIDs, Brembo MC/Rotors/Calipers, braided steel brake lines. 204hp/120tq
2013 ZX14R (Mjölnir)- Brock's Ti CT Meg, 2WDW Flash. 202hp 119tq. RIP
2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R trackfighter - Yoshimura R55, PCV, Servo Eliminator, Traxxion AK20 Cartridges, Penske Triple Clicker shock, EBC HH pads, Pirelli Superbike SC2 slicks, custom subframe, RSV4 tail, Ignition relocate, KX450F number plate, Apex adjustable clipons, CRG levers, Lever guards, Vortex rearsets, Stomp Grips, XT Lap Timer. 188hp, and not as much tq as the 14R!
2013 ZX14R (Mjölnir)- Brock's Ti CT Meg, 2WDW Flash. 202hp 119tq. RIP
2008 Kawasaki ZX-10R trackfighter - Yoshimura R55, PCV, Servo Eliminator, Traxxion AK20 Cartridges, Penske Triple Clicker shock, EBC HH pads, Pirelli Superbike SC2 slicks, custom subframe, RSV4 tail, Ignition relocate, KX450F number plate, Apex adjustable clipons, CRG levers, Lever guards, Vortex rearsets, Stomp Grips, XT Lap Timer. 188hp, and not as much tq as the 14R!
mad5674
Location: Monrovia, IN
Joined: 05/27/11
Posts: 391
RE: Matte finish, is it hard keep looking nice?
01/03/17 8:10 PM
Hmmm...I've got the '15 metallic matte carbon, and I think it's easier to get the bugs off than gloss. Doesn't show streaks or swirls .... I think it's easier all around. Is my '15 different from the '16 SE paint? I don't know? I'm loving it though!
* Last updated by: mad5674 on 1/3/2017 @ 8:14 PM *
Mark D.
'15 ZX-14R....here we go again!....center stand; M4 slip-ons; helibars; PCS1 racing filter; MRA touring screen; ZG double bubble screen; Sargent low profile seat; Throttlemeister cc; ProjektD rad guard; Puig hugger; ZG Marc1 ws; fender eliminator, Knight Design 1 3/8 lowered pegs, Schnitz flash.
'08 1600 Vulcan
'15 ZX-14R....here we go again!....center stand; M4 slip-ons; helibars; PCS1 racing filter; MRA touring screen; ZG double bubble screen; Sargent low profile seat; Throttlemeister cc; ProjektD rad guard; Puig hugger; ZG Marc1 ws; fender eliminator, Knight Design 1 3/8 lowered pegs, Schnitz flash.
'08 1600 Vulcan
d04011
Location: Midcoast Maine
Joined: 04/18/16
Posts: 36
RE: Matte finish, is it hard keep looking nice?
01/04/17 3:49 PM
It has a clear coat on it so I don't find it any harder to keep looking good on my new SE than the gloss black on my other bikes. I know some matte finishes on other bikes are hard to keep looking good.
Current Rides: 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT; 2020 Triumph Speed Triple S; 2018 BMW K1600 Grand America; 2016 Kawasaki ZX-14R SE, 2015 Kawasaki C-14 Concours, 2014 Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster, 2014 Rocket 3 Touring, 2012 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob, 2011 Rocket 3 Roadster, 2009 Rocket 3 Standard, 1984 Honda V-65 Sabre
mad5674
Location: Monrovia, IN
Joined: 05/27/11
Posts: 391
RE: Matte finish, is it hard keep looking nice?
01/04/17 4:19 PM
d04011 totally agree....quite the stable ya got there. Nice variety.
Mark D.
'15 ZX-14R....here we go again!....center stand; M4 slip-ons; helibars; PCS1 racing filter; MRA touring screen; ZG double bubble screen; Sargent low profile seat; Throttlemeister cc; ProjektD rad guard; Puig hugger; ZG Marc1 ws; fender eliminator, Knight Design 1 3/8 lowered pegs, Schnitz flash.
'08 1600 Vulcan
'15 ZX-14R....here we go again!....center stand; M4 slip-ons; helibars; PCS1 racing filter; MRA touring screen; ZG double bubble screen; Sargent low profile seat; Throttlemeister cc; ProjektD rad guard; Puig hugger; ZG Marc1 ws; fender eliminator, Knight Design 1 3/8 lowered pegs, Schnitz flash.
'08 1600 Vulcan
d04011
Location: Midcoast Maine
Joined: 04/18/16
Posts: 36
RE: Matte finish, is it hard keep looking nice?
01/04/17 4:37 PM
mad - I've always felt you can't have a collection of one! I'm more than a bit obsessive/compulsive which explains my license plate on the ZX-14R: "MAX OCD"...
Current Rides: 2020 Triumph Rocket 3 GT; 2020 Triumph Speed Triple S; 2018 BMW K1600 Grand America; 2016 Kawasaki ZX-14R SE, 2015 Kawasaki C-14 Concours, 2014 Triumph Rocket 3 Roadster, 2014 Rocket 3 Touring, 2012 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob, 2011 Rocket 3 Roadster, 2009 Rocket 3 Standard, 1984 Honda V-65 Sabre
mad5674
Location: Monrovia, IN
Joined: 05/27/11
Posts: 391
RE: Matte finish, is it hard keep looking nice?
01/04/17 5:16 PM
I can relate...OCD myself...machinist/perfectionist! If I could afford it, it's hard telling how many bikes I'd have! I believe Kruz is of the same ilk, collection wise, lol. 
(Except he's exclusively sport/supersport)
* Last updated by: mad5674 on 1/4/2017 @ 5:52 PM *
Mark D.
'15 ZX-14R....here we go again!....center stand; M4 slip-ons; helibars; PCS1 racing filter; MRA touring screen; ZG double bubble screen; Sargent low profile seat; Throttlemeister cc; ProjektD rad guard; Puig hugger; ZG Marc1 ws; fender eliminator, Knight Design 1 3/8 lowered pegs, Schnitz flash.
'08 1600 Vulcan
'15 ZX-14R....here we go again!....center stand; M4 slip-ons; helibars; PCS1 racing filter; MRA touring screen; ZG double bubble screen; Sargent low profile seat; Throttlemeister cc; ProjektD rad guard; Puig hugger; ZG Marc1 ws; fender eliminator, Knight Design 1 3/8 lowered pegs, Schnitz flash.
'08 1600 Vulcan
fido
Joined: 10/06/12
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mad5674
Location: Monrovia, IN
Joined: 05/27/11
Posts: 391
RE: Matte finish, is it hard keep looking nice?
05/24/17 7:22 PM
I use Maguires Quick Wax wipe n shine.
Mark D.
'15 ZX-14R....here we go again!....center stand; M4 slip-ons; helibars; PCS1 racing filter; MRA touring screen; ZG double bubble screen; Sargent low profile seat; Throttlemeister cc; ProjektD rad guard; Puig hugger; ZG Marc1 ws; fender eliminator, Knight Design 1 3/8 lowered pegs, Schnitz flash.
'08 1600 Vulcan
'15 ZX-14R....here we go again!....center stand; M4 slip-ons; helibars; PCS1 racing filter; MRA touring screen; ZG double bubble screen; Sargent low profile seat; Throttlemeister cc; ProjektD rad guard; Puig hugger; ZG Marc1 ws; fender eliminator, Knight Design 1 3/8 lowered pegs, Schnitz flash.
'08 1600 Vulcan
Auron
Joined: 01/25/12
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ominousone
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Twin Cites So Burbs, MN
Joined: 07/19/16
Posts: 218
RE: Matte finish, is it hard keep looking nice?
08/03/17 6:34 AM
"I use Maguires Quick Wax wipe n shine."
So we can use standard wash and wax products? I know with the Hyundai Veloster matte paint, you cannot. I just got back from a 6,100 mile ride to Calif and back to Minn and have a couple "stains" on the front fairing.
Thanks,
ominousone
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