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 !