I'm thinking about getting a new helmet (my old spare helmet was eaten by brake fluid), and I'm thinking about getting a flat black Scorpion.
What are people's experiences with matte finishes on helmets or whatever? How easy is it to keep clean/maintain? How does the finish hold up over time? Is there anyway to protect it?(ie. wax is to glossy as ?? is to matte)
I made the mistake of waxing my bike after painting it matte black. :oops:
You can still see some of the wax in places.
they can attract figerprints like a mother %^&*(^ :mad:
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on April 02, 2006, 02:15:15 PM
they can attract figerprints like a mother %^&*(^ :mad:
I find the opposite true. My black gloss helmet would need cleaning almost after every two rides. My Icon mainframe helmet has a matte finish, and I haven't needed to wipe it down yet
I have one, its a KBC. Havent had any problems, just get a towel with some soapy water and wipe her down.
I have a HJC helmet with a matte black finish.
I'm happy with it. This is the first time i've ever owned a helmet with the matte finish. As far as i can tell, it collects fingerprints that last for a short peroid of time. It looks kind of neat, it looks more 'stylish' and more street riding oriented than a conventional helmet.