[raycopper]

Hi everyone, new here.

I am very close to ordering a red C5 here in the UK. The dealer however has a Military in stock & I could be tempted. Can someone tell me how easy it is to keep Military paintwork clean? Can you polish it without losing the matte look?

Ray

[Ice]

Welcome aboard raycopper.

 Keeping my military's paint clean is easy.
Honestly I've only ever washed it twice otherwise the rain handles that chore for me.

 A bit of wax on the bright works and the occasional spray of LPS where rust is likely to start forming is all it takes.

 The low maintenance finish was just one factor in my decision to get the military.

 

 

[ScooterBob]

Wash? A MILITARY?? Just hose it all with WD-40 and wipe .... It will have a lusterous sheen - but not too bright, it will smell good and it will never rust ..... 

[REpozer]

If I had a do over, I would trade my BR Green for OD Military Green for ez of maintenance.

[Ice]

 Yes Sir.

Took it to the do it yourself car wash to pressure wash the mud out.

The automatic drive through would not admit motorcycles 

[raycopper]

The automatic drive through would not admit motorcycles 

How unreasonable 

Thanks for the input guys

Ray

[1Blackwolf1]

  A spray bottle of windshield washer fluid does the best for my military.  Keeps her inspection ready.

[Ragmas]

Yup, glass cleaner and a paper towel.  I learned this from a friend who has a '76 camaro that is painted semi-flat black.  He would drive into car shows and everyone would be there buffing and polishing and he would just bust out a roll of paper towels and some windex and be done in about ten minutes.  I have yet to even think about pointing a hose at my bike. 

Sam

[Ice]

Regular Windex or ammonia free ?

My question is about the corrosive nature of the ammonia.
 Any problems in recesses and hard to reach places?

[Ragmas]

I have used just plain old windex.  As for corrosion, my bike loves outside so there are some rust spots, whether they come from windex or water, I just don'y know.