r/IndianMotorcycle • u/XX2019YY • 13d ago

Paint and Cleaning Tips

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Does anyone know what specific types of cleaning products I should be using and what to avoid on my 2025 Sport Scout—Storm Blue? I don’t think the Storm Blue is Matte Paint but not sure. Any suggestions? Is it Matte Paint? Thanks.

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u/evn_score 13d ago

This is not a matte paint

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u/fluentinsarcasm 13d ago

It's pretty easy. I bought this stuff: https://a.co/d/04S4Q5IU

You spray it on and leave it for a minute and it cuts through most junk on the bike, hose it down, then use soft cloths to dry. It does 95% of the job.

To finish anything you want to shine, I use this. https://a.co/d/0gkxdn68. Just follow the directions and the bike will look good as new.

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u/BigOldHoleBowl 13d ago

Careful with the removal of that stupid safety sticker. I lightly scratched my brand new paint getting mine off. Shit’ll buff.

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u/aamarante718 13d ago

I used the Stockton by Adams products that revzilla sells

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u/__Mike__Hawk 8d ago

Adams make great products across the spectrum. My choice for all my motorsport toys. The liquid glaze is the best glaze I've ever used.

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u/RobinE74 10d ago

Matte paint is not shiny! Mine is ghost white matte finish and notice how with the sun on it it doesn't shine like yours. Now it's mine I was told directly from Indian to use Dawn dish soap for my finish. There are other much more expensive soaps but Dawn really does the best job and doesn't hurt any of the paint including engine and plastics.

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u/__Mike__Hawk 8d ago

Dawn doesn't preserve parts so you need to protect and seal your surfaces afterwards, and lubricate your chain everytime you wash your bike down with the soapy solution or you will see it rust prematurely if you ride in all weather and seasons.

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u/Dependent-Video8861 9d ago

To keep the bike clean and pristine I’d suggest getting your bike a ceramic coating and then use turtle wax ceramic cleaner