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Matte White Paint Stain

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#1 ·
First matte paint I’ve had. I use Chemical Guys matte retailer spray. I’ve got faint yellow stain above filler lid. Have no idea what caused. Any idea how to remove a stain? Can regular cutting polish be used?
 
#2 ·
No. You can't polish out stain. It's absorbed inside the paint. DO NOT polish matte paint unless you want it to look glossy.
However, what I have found is sometimes bug juice that can get absorbed in the paint and a good way to get it out is to let the sun bake the bike in the heat should be able to get the stain out or you can try a hair dryer.
 
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I've had the same stain on my white SSS, and used Dr Beasley matte paint cleanser, letting it soak a few mins, then it wiped away. The stain came from not fully clicking the filler cap down after filling up.
 
#5 ·
As others mentioned, can't use any kind of compound or polish. I think Boe has an answer. Alternatively, my painter suggests mineral spirits for paint stains. I'd try a hidden sample area before using it in a visible area. FWIW, I also use Chemical Guys Matte cleaner spray and their sealer, never had a problem. Sounds like gas stain.
 
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I will try to get a photo. Thankfully, the stain is subtle. I’ve used mineral spirits to clean painted wheels before. I need to buy some to try on matte paint.
 
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#7 ·
Does it look like this?

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Seems like the cause is the same... not fully closing the cap until it clicks. And if I could clean mine off with the Dr Beasley paint cleanser you must be able to find something that works. No luck yet?

Also, I pulled the filler cap apart to check the seal and cleaned it all up inside the lip with a rag and the same cleanser. No drips since.
 
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#11 ·
Never had an issue, I’ve owned since early 2018.

Make sure you hear the cap click when you close it. If it gets sticky a spray of WD40 does wonders.
 
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#12 ·
Cap won’t close until locked with key, on mine, so not issue of riding while not shut