Matte paint care

[RaskyR1]

I wouldn`t use a coating on a matte finish. It will add some gloss which you don`t want. Use a soap with non-gloss agents and protect with Dr. Beasleys. Poorboy`s S&W is a great QD for matte.

Have you actually coated a matte finish???

I`ve done several with a few different coatings and none of them have added any kind of gloss. It will however darken the look slightly, how much will depend on the coating used. The owners that have had them coated by me actually liked the look better too.

[mjlinane]

So how *does* one correct matte/satin paint if it gets marred up to the point of looking bad? Somebody posted about this before but I forget and don`t feel like doing the dreaded search.

According to MB, repaint.

I bet a hand polish using S3 gold XXL will work
I use it to get rid of scratches under the door handles

I wouldn`t try it. The MB in my posts has a couple of shiny spots from the previous detailer being too aggressive with MF. (Hey, it got me my gig. ) MB factory matte is pretty fragile.

[allenk4]

i bet a hand polish using s3 gold xxl will work
i use it to get rid of scratches under the door handles

You don`t know Matte from Rat, do you?

[512detail]

Have you actually coated a matte finish???

I`ve done several with a few different coatings and none of them have added any kind of gloss. It will however darken the look slightly, how much will depend on the coating used. The owners that have had them coated by me actually liked the look better too.

I habe black label v2, would you reccomend using that on similar matte as you have shown?

Love those pics btw.. jazz blue, right?
Epic cloud pic...i saved it to my phone if you don`t mind..kind of a Mopar nut myself.

[Oldfordisbetter]

how does that work when claying a matte car? Say if some marring occurs? just be really careful?


and Rasky, nice looking cars there

[RaskyR1]

I habe black label v2, would you reccomend using that on similar matte as you have shown?

Love those pics btw.. jazz blue, right?
Epic cloud pic...i saved it to my phone if you don`t mind..kind of a Mopar nut myself.

Haven`t tried that one yet but would expect similar results. Obviously I would test it first, but it should be fine.

Save away! You should be able to see more in the album too.

[XxBoostinxX]

I wonder what a non abrasive paint cleaner would do to matte paint? Has anyone tried it?

[RDKC]

I`ve been curious about this for a while too but never found much info. I`ve thought about spraying the Ford in a flat color but unsure if I want to.

I have what may be a dumb question... why exactly aren`t you supposed to polish matte paint?

[mjlinane]

per Mercedes Benz: "RULES" for caring for a matte finish MB:



- Has a soft Matte-effect finish instead of traditional gloss
- Matte effect is entirely in the Clearcoat.
- The other paint layers are identical to traditional gloss finish
- More Durable than traditional finishes
- No Wax, Polishes, Sealers – these can damage the finish.
- Improper care can cause shiny or bright spots, these cannot be removed mechanically
(e.g., by polishing)
- Damage can only be repaired by reapplying Matte Clearcoat
- Blending and spot repairs generally result in unacceptable appearance, so Matte Clearcoat
must be applied edge-to-edge on the affected panel(s)
Routine Washing
- Wash Magno Matte paint by hand only
- An automatic car wash can cause uneven shiny spots
- For routine washing, use Mercedes-Benz Car Shampoo (Part# A001 986 41 71 10) or
other mild soap
- Use only a soft clean sponge or microfiber cloth
- Always use plenty of water.
- Avoid washing in direct sunlight or when paintwork is warm
- Dry vehicle using a Chamois or microfiber cloth to avoid water spots


Difficult Soils
- Pre-soak difficult soils to loosen and soften
- A soft bristle toothbrush can be used gently if necessary
- A pressure washer can help remove stubborn soils
- Remove insects with Mercedes-Benz Insect Remover (Part# A002 986 11 71 11)
- Remove Tar and Tar Stains with Mercedes-Benz Tar Remover (Part# A001 986 40 71)
- Use VM&P Naphtha to remove tree resins, fuel stains and other difficult soils
(Commercially available at hardware and paint stores as a type of paint thinner)
- Use Silicone Remover for waxes, oils and greases (Commercially available at auto body
paint stores)
No other products should be used on Magno Matte Paint


Precautions
- Never rub or scrub the paint surface
- Avoid Paint cleaners and harsh detergents
- Remove any contaminants immediately
- Use care to keep oils and greases off the finish
- Never allow adhesive stickers, tape or magnets on the finish
- Avoid brushes, terrycloth, wash mitts or other rough items.
- Never use car wax, car polish, or paint sealant
- Never use rubbing compound, clay bar, sandpaper or any abrasive items
- Never perform any polishing or other mechanical operations
- Be sure to address any soiling or paint faults promptly to avoid damage
- Use approved fender covers, and don’t allow them to rub or move against the paint
- Avoid letting anything touch the paint – colleagues, clothing, papers, etc.


As it was an extremely expensive option on MBs at least and do not want to make an equally expensive mistake, So I stick with these. So, no clay.

Polishing will add sheen. As noted above, the MB I care for has a couple of shiny spots which are very obvious. The local Audi dealer had an A7 damaged just pulling the plastics off.

[Accumulator]

Am I wrong to assume that MB`s recommendations would be applicable to aftermarket matte-paint systems? I`m thinking about the matte/satin/etc. paints used on Hot Rods and Customs.

Not sure why they`d say to not use wax/etc. as I`ve LSPed matte/satin paints back in the day and it only imparted a very sutle sheen, sure didn`t "gloss it up" to an appreciable extent. I wasn`t as obsessive about marring back then, never thought about trying to correct it.

[512detail]

Matte is honestly quite intimidating to me personally. ..

Im enjoying what celeste dettaglio matte does, no gloss but adds richness or sheen, if you will.
I don`t know that it has carnauba in it or what but I`m liking it on my test matte vinyl piece (going strong now at 3 weeks)

edit: From ACC Site : "Celeste Dettaglio is about delivering a superior soft serve, simply brilliant paste wax, pure white 6 times refined Brazilian Grade A carnauba the freshest and finest quality combined with natures most refined oils to deliver a soft paste wax that is nothing short of heavenly"
ok so now im confused but this stuff simply works- although I like the idea of permanon matte better for safety reasons alone (as mentioned before)

[Accumulator]

I wish they`d replace the goofy hyperbole with more informative product info. "Soft serve" indeed....

[512detail]

Yea its funny all that narcissistic info then finally Real product info

How about cg explain why this nuba is matte safe would be nice.
Perhaps they have elsewhere


and Do Not let it sit 20 mins....BAD idea....around 10 mins has worked best for me so far (and it beaded like crazy even at a 5 min cure time too)

[nothingface5384]

On matte paint?

I have yet to do anything with matt paint but I use it in my silver car which isn`t glossy by any means

[parttimer]

Is the whole car matte? I`ve never seen a full matte Dodge. Polishing is a no no, but you van coat it, it does not cause any issues.

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