Matte Black Carbon and Dirt

I'm interested in buying an ICAN X-GRAVEL frame, matte black. But I'm very concerned with it getting dirty...

I have a Scott Scale (alloy) with matte paint, and it haven't aged well. It accumulates a lot of dirt that's very hard to remove, maybe impossible. The finish have a texture that's a little rough to the touch. The Rockshox suspension have a glossy finish, that stays clean, and have a huge contrast with the rest of the bike. I also have a glossy white Cannondale with 12 years, that looks like new after a good wash.

What are the experiences with matte black carbon? Specially the ICAN one?

Thanks!

stu wrote:Ease of cleaning is one advantage of titanium. No matter what you do it comes out looking as good (or bad, if that's how you see it), as new.

I realized I like the no fuss finish after the purchase and especially after cleaning up months of winter use.

@v.gcl I have a matte finish plastic MTB and same for the plastic wheels on my gravel bike. I feel they clean up plenty fine but it should be understood that I have the correct understanding of bikes and skis. If you own bikes and skis your job is to beat on them, hammer hammer on them, and wear out as much as your body can.

Our painted steel Fargo is all chipped up from 4-5 years of actual use on gravel so maybe anyone concerned about getting a bike dirty needs a different niche in the sport. 

imwjl wrote:
If you own bikes and skis your job is to beat on them, hammer hammer on them, and wear out as much as your body can

Our painted steel Fargo is all chipped up from 4-5 years of actual use on gravel so maybe anyone concerned about getting a bike dirty needs a different niche in the sport. 

Then I moved to Nebraska, lived on a gravel road and bought a truck.  Not sure I ever did wash it.

My bikes are now tools.  Riding and racing dirt and gravel has necessitated that.  My MTB is hanging in the garage right now with dried mud from the last ride.  I hit my gravel bike briefly with the battery pressure washer (such a cool toy!!!) before loading them in my Yukon after a nasty, muddy ride this weekend...   but only to get the drivetrain and brakes from making a racket and to keep from dropping mud all over the inside of my vehicle.  Pretty sure there is year old dried something on the bottom of the BB still. 😁

Thanks for all the replies! I ended up ordering the frame with a custom glossy paint, it seems that mate paint is really problematic.

I've read that WD-40 is a great product to clean matte paints, tested a similar product in my Scott Scale and the result was really impressive! Removed a lot of the brownish tint, but it was unable to remove some dried sweat spots. I think it's safe for carbon fiber, can't say for plastics or rubber. But I wouldn't buy a matte finish frame again.

I use a Japanese "Wax" (PTFE Sealant) in my cars called Fusso Coat, it's really great and lasts about 8-10 months, with some outdoor exposure. Maybe it can be used in the bikes too...

But I probably would end up using it only 1 or 2 times 😅

(if someone decides to try ask me first of the application process, it needs to be incredible thin, or you can make a mess - but it's easy if you know how to do it)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bArM5X14jYk