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Tag Archives: matte paint care

Matte Grey, Mercedes, SLS, AMG, Black Series

Detailing a Matte 2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series

We deal with high end cars all the time. But sometimes a car comes in that we have to step back and admire because it is truly special. Such was the case a couple weeks ago when a customer of ours stopped by with his brand new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series. Now, I’ve never […]

Matte Surfaces, Matte Paint, Matte Vinyl, Matte PPF, Plasti Dip, Patina, Rhino Liner

Differences Between the 3 Types of Matte Surfaces

When matte paint finishes first became popular there were two ways to do it. You could rattle can the heck out of your car for $30 and live with the results of your craftiness, or spend a fortune for a specialized professional.  However, now there are quite a few different ways to get that same […]

Micro Scratches, Matte Paint, Matte Vinyl, Don't see micro scratches in Matte Paint

2 Reasons You Won’t See Micro Scratches in Matte Paint

Matte paint finishes have many similarities and many differences from glossy paint finishes.  One major difference between the two is the visibility of micro scratches. When referring to micro scratches people usually mean one of a few different things including swirl marks, holograms, spider webbing, and micro marring. Swirl Marks: Generally caused by debris and […]

Matte Paint Care Myths: DEBUNKED!

Wherever you go on the internet, chances are you’ll hear comments from the peanut gallery. Matte paint care is no different – that’s why we’re showing you the common myths about matte paint and give you the information you need to successfully care for these exotic matte paint finishes.

Red BMW with Frozen Paint

BMW Frozen Paint Guidelines

BMW released a recent video on caring for BMW’s matte Frozen paint on the M performance line. They missed a few things, but they got a lot right. Here’s what they missed and what every matte car owner needs to know about their matte paint finish.

Matte Mercedes C63 AMG

…And You Thought You Couldn’t Detail a Matte Car

The days of “do not detail that matte car” are over thanks to some car care product industry innovation by Dr. Beasley’s. Read more as we follow a detail of a matte Mercedes C63 AMG with Designo Magno Alanite Grey paint.