matte / satin finish paint

[batman1425]

My ridley helium is a combination of matte black and gloss red. Doesn't seem any more or less difficult to keep clean than the other bikes in the rotation. Fingerprints and smudges show up on the matte parts more, but it's black, so hard to see unless you catch it in the light.

Still looks much better than the gloss white damocles I had. That thing always looked dirty.

[EliteVelo]

I prefer a gloss finish, but I haven't had any problems yet. A quick speed shine and micro fiber wipe down after each ride helps.

[enr1co]

Pedros Bike Lust cleaner/polish works well for me on my matte finish bikes.

[Bob Ross]

Originally Posted by PaMtbRider

Harder to keep clean?

Hell yes. Insufferably more difficult to clean than gloss.