Goo Gone Automotive can be okay for some matte finishes, but you absolutely have to test it first in an inconspicuous spot (like a small area under the seat or on an inner fender).I found a couple of hardened tree sap drips on my bike and I'm thinking of using Goo Gone Automotive except my bike has a matte finish. Is it any good or will it damage my paint? If that doesn't solve it, can anyone here point to me a powerful yet surface-safe cleaner?
Goo Gone Automotive MIGHT work, but it can mess with matte finishes and leave it shiny where it shouldnt. Youre better off trying isopropyl alcohol or a cleaner made for matte paint like Dr. Beasley's. They're strong enough for tree sap but safe on the surface if you go gentle and test a small spot first.I found a couple of hardened tree sap drips on my bike and I'm thinking of using Goo Gone Automotive except my bike has a matte finish. Is it any good or will it damage my paint? If that doesn't solve it, can anyone here point to me a powerful yet surface-safe cleaner?