How to restore Matte finish?

[puma1824]

Anyone know how to restore a painted black matte finish? Matte has lost it's matte due to "rubbing" or wear.

Thanks in advance.

 

[adama31]

respray?

 

[Evan.J]

Nothing but a respray is correct

 

[Mike lambert]

Repaint as was said

 

[tropicsteve]

maybe it just has a coating build up. perhaps try a thorough cleaning with something like CarPro Eraser Intense Oil & Polish Cleanser and only using a matte specific car wash - Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte Auto Wash , and detailers - Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte Detailer. any pics ?

 

[Docpeanut]

Matte paint is unforgiving, any misfortune requires a respray

 

[Beemerboy]

maybe it just has a coating build up. perhaps try a thorough cleaning with something like CarPro Eraser Intense Oil & Polish Cleanser and only using a matte specific car wash - Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte Auto Wash , and detailers - Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte Detailer. any pics ?

I concur that a good cleaning MIGHT reveal some desired results. Hard to tell with matted finishes. But at least it's an inexpensive start

 

[Todd@RUPES]

Anyone know how to restore a painted black matte finish? Matte has lost it's matte due to "rubbing" or wear.

Thanks in advance.

When you say it has lost it's matte, do you mean areas appear shinier? The matting agent in paint creates a surface texture that disperses light. I have heard some of the paint's can absorb light but I have not found any conclusive evidence of this.

As the matte finish wears smooth, it can increase in gloss, much like a steering wheel will become polished with enough miles.

There could also be a build up of waxes, oils and other product (that is easily captured in the texture of the matte and difficult to remove). Try a matte-safe wash with a few ounces of APC thrown in, then (as suggested) try drying it using CarPro Eraser, diluted IPA or similar "stripping" agent.

 

[sprocketser]

Hey Todd , what would be the apc s ratio for cleaning matt finishes please !