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So it seems our friend Da
vid Beckham has made a new purchase. Good for him. Recently he bought this brand new Chevy Camaro SS with a custom matte gray paint job. Sweet car, but he may not realize that he won’t be able to take care of it like he would a regular car. See, matte paint can’t be waxed and needs special care. Luckily we offer exactly what he needs to take care of it.
The car gets that flat look because the paint is intentionally “rough”. There are microscopic imperfections in the paint which refract light at random angles, decreasing the amount of gloss the car gives off. (Learn More) A carnauba wax or traditional paint sealant would fill these imperfections in, making the paint splotchy and uneven and rendering useless the fancy new paint job that could cost more than the car.
So you can’t put a carnauba protectant or traditional sealant on the car, which means it can be vulnerable to the elements and airborne contaminants. And when you inevitably get some small scratches on the car how do you get rid of them? Normally one would get out their favorite polish and buff out the scratch, but that would smooth out the paint particles, again ruining the finish. (Luckily matte paint hides light scratches better than glossy finishes do so this won’t be as big of an issue.)
So how in the world do you take care of this thing? We’ve got just the trick. We’ve developed a full line of car care products designed specifically for matte paint, so you can rest easy knowing that your beautiful new ride is taken care of.
The key is preventative maintenance. So the most important thing you can do is to protect the paint finish with a liquid paint sealant specifically designed for matte paint finishes. Most car manufacturers that offer a flat paint option suggest washing the car regularly with a soft mitt or sponge, using a car wash soap which contains no wax, polish, or other “shiny stuff”. Some even go so far as to make you sign an agreement about how to care for the car.
The moral of the story is this: if you like polishing/waxing your own car this is not the one for you. You can practice preventative maintenance if you have the proper matte finish products, but claying, buffing, and traditional waxing are a no-no. I’m sure Mr. Beckham is going to miss those Sunday afternoons in the driveway polishing and waxing his ride. Someone should have warned him.
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looks like i screwed the pooch on that one then… Just bought a Matte black Subaru Forester which is a bitch to keep clean. I’m washing it lots and am investing in a car cover but what about all the specialist matte finish care products available on line? I need to get a few minor scratches out. Any advice other than a re spray of panels / the whole car?
The best thing for you to do is find matte touch up paint and an artist brush. If a product online tells you it can polish out a scratch from a matte surface, you’ll see some leveling and smoothing of your matte finish (obviously not desired). With the touch up paint, a reputable detail shop should be able to fill in the scratches with the paint fairly well.
On another note, we’re in the process of testing some new protection and cleaning products for matte finishes with our chemists, so we’ll be providing some solutions for matte paint relatively soon.
Hey everyone. Just wanted to leave an update. After extensive research and testing we now have our full product line for matte paint finishes available for purchase. Check them out and let us know if you have any questions!
I just bought a Matte white Maserati GT MC Coupe and I wanted to know would I been fine if I took it to a local car wash and told them, "it's a matte finish and I would like a hand wash" would I be fine. Or am I better off just using your products off line and washing it myself? Also when washing the car is there any type of water that should be used?
Rashad,
Congrats on the new purchase, that’s a sweet ride. To answer your question, most car washes use soaps that contain glossing agents, optical brighteners, and\or fillers. These are great for traditional glossy paint jobs, but for a matte cars they can damage the finish. The paint on your car is special and should only be washed with a product designed for matte finishes. Our Matte Body Wash doesn’t contain any ingredients that would be detrimental to matte paint so it’ll be perfectly safe for your new Maserati. If you don’t like washing the car yourself some places will let you bring in your own car wash soap and they can wash your car with our product. Remember not to wax the car, but instead use a product designed for matte paint protection.
And you shouldn’t have to worry about the water you use; most any water will be fine. If you only have water on hand with heavy mineral deposits (like well water), it should be purified because minerals can cause water spots. But regular garden hose water should be fine. If you have any other questions leave another comment or email me at andrew@drbeasleys.com. Good luck with the new Mas!
Thank you. What should I use to wash it and dry it with?
I’d use a couple of standard wash pads for the car wash itself, and soft microfiber towels for drying. If you’re interested we do have a matte paint care kit which comes with everything you’ll need for taking care of your paint.
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iv just painted my car matt black is their a finisher i should use to seal the paint??
Ivan,
We’ve got just the thing for you. Our Matte Paint Sealant is exactly what you need to seal and protect a matte car. Here’s a link to all the products you’ll need to take care of your matte paint. Thanks for the question; let me know if you have any others.
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i just received my new m3 frozen grey ,beutiful but i wonder if dust will damage the matt finish faster than normal glosy paints?
waxing with special matt wax is it ok???
Philippe,
Dust can cause damage to a matte finish fairly easily since they’re so delicate. Applying a protectant is a great idea to keep your paint looking great and protected from dust, dirt, and environmental contaminants. I would not, however, apply a wax to your car, even if it says it’s matte specific. Waxes will begin to fill in the microscopic imperfections in the paint surface and can damage the surface. What I would recommend is to use a liquid matte paint sealant. This type of product will not fill anything in (thus not damaging the surface), but will provide a long lasting barrier which will protect the paint surface from contaminants such as dust.
thanks for advice ,howevwe swissvax is saying that their products are totally and especially made for wax paints includind their wax .whats your opinion ???
another question is this matt paints made from original bmw will last as long as normal shiny paints,knowwing and doing the right care ?
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Philippe, glad to help. When we set out to formulate our Matte Paint Sealant we wanted to improve on other existing matte products, including waxes. Here’s why: waxes fill in imperfections in paint. That’s a great thing for normal paint but matte paint is intended to have microscopic imperfections so avoiding filling these in is key. This is why our product is a liquid sealant and not a hard or paste wax. It won’t fill anything in, guaranteeing that your paint won’t be damaged or look uneven after use.
The other main thing we wanted to improve was the length of protection. Carnauba based waxes generally last about a month or two. Our synthetic formula offers much longer protection than a regular wax would (closer to 6 or 7 months), meaning you don’t have to use as much of it. Obviously I won’t discourage you from trying another brand but we feel for these reasons that our product is the safest on the market.
To answer your other question, yes, with proper care and attention there’s no reason that a factory matte paint job such as BMW’s frozen paint shouldn’t last just as long as another more traditional glossy paint finish.
So what do you suggest if i already waxed the car? is the finish ruined? it was Maaco
Skyler – Tough to say without looking at it, but if you waxed your matte car and it still looks ok then you may have dodged a bullet. If it looks like there’s a sort of white film or it’s splotchy in some way then you may have a problem on your hands. Sometimes with these paint finishes the wax will start to turn white or splotchy over time (even if it looks ok right now) and once that starts to happen, there’s no guaranteeing that you’ll be able to reverse it.
It’s probably best to spray some Matte Paint Cleanser on the surface, let it sit for a minute, and then gently wipe it off using a microfiber towel (that should begin to remove the wax). Wash the car as you normally would (hopefully with a matte specific car wash soap) and in a month or two the wax should be all gone. The important thing here is to make sure not to be too aggressive in trying to remove the wax (you never want to be harsher than necessary with a matte finish).
From this point on I’d make sure only to use a matte specific protectant. Even if your car hasn’t sustained any adverse affects from that particular wax job, I wouldn’t risk it again in the future. (trust me , I’ve seen plenty of waxes take their toll on matte paint.)
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I just got my Mitsubishi vr4 painted matte black n was wondering exactly which products out there I can use to maintain the finish yet keeping the car clean?
Kratos,
Everything you’ll need can be found here: http://www.drbeasleys.com/shop-drbeasleys/products/matte-car-care.html
Also here’s a helpful article we put together: http://www.drbeasleys.com/blog/2011/08/09/matte-paint-care-guide/
Hope this helps.
- James @ Dr. Beasley’s
I have a flat white Tahoe and it seemed to get stains very easy whats the best way to clean it and to get some of the stains out I am in need of help I was goin to jus repaint the truck because of it and I just had it painted !
James,
Your best bet to remove stains from your matte truck is to use some Matte Paint Cleanser. Spray it on the stained area, let it dwell for a few minutes, and then wipe it down. You may need to do this a couple times depending on what kind of stain it is, but it should do just the trick for you. Of course, the only way to prevent stains in the first place is to use a proper paint sealant.
i recently painted my civic with auto air colors base dark water base, then cleared it with a hot rod flatz and love the way it looks, i ran it through the tocuhless car was bare minimum wash and it didnt harm it, i want to get the dr beasley’s matte finish prescription kit but it costs as much as my paint did lol, is there a coupon code or something to get it cheaper?
Robert,
I wish I could help, but the Matte Paint Prescription already has a built in discount. When purchasing all four of our matte paint products as a kit you save 10% on the retail price. If you are only looking to use 1 or 2 of the products you may consider buying them individually, but if you’re looking for the full system then the current kit price is a great deal. Please let me know if you have any other questions.