Matte paint care??

[Mid_KnightFD]

Any ideas? I like the semi gloss look. It looks tuff on allot of cars. I have race car being built that will have a matte finish except for the hood and hatch. They will be carbon. How do you take care of the Matte?

 

[dr_detail]

First, it kinda depends on the type of paint. If it's a matte clear, that's been colorsanded (like House of Kolor or PPG's) then it should be like any other paint job. However, if its a non cleared rough surface, (like a primer or non-cleared basecoat) then I would suggest using a concentrated window cleaner diluted to double the recomended usage (unstead of one to four, one to two).

 

[GearHead_1]

Wow, never even considered this. I've seen matte paint cars that are clean but never sharp. I guess AJAX and a good stiff brush ought to do it.

 

[dr_detail]

...I guess AJAX and a good stiff brush ought to do it.

or a DA(PC?) with a scotch brite pad :yikes:

 

[Mid_KnightFD]

Here is a link to the paint that will be used. It is black. Hot Rod Flatz
It's a little better than primer rust oleum.

Tell me these cars dont look nice.

 

[dr_detail]

those both appear to be satin finishes... for a true matte you might wanna look into using this clear

 

[budman3]

Meguiar's R&D are in the research stages of finding a polish to work with matte finishes without creating shine.

 

[Mid_KnightFD]

Thanks, that was more of what I was looking for. What can I use to protect the paint.

I like the satin look not the chalky primer look.