Category Archives: Matte Car Care

03
Feb
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Matte Car Care, Professional Detailing, Videos & Media

Frozen BMW M5 Protected with Dr. Beasley’s Matte Paint Coating Pro

Posted on by Dr. Beasley's

Awhile back Cristian at VehicleVirals.Com reached out asking for advice on matte finish care products. He had purchased a BMW M5 in a Frozen Black finish and was totally lost as to how to maintain the flat paint sheen — that is until his good friend Matt Moreman at Obsessed Garage pointed him towards Dr. […]

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Matte black Mercedes-Benz AMG G63.
20
Sep
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Detailing Basics, Tips

Matte Black Car Paint Pros and Cons

Posted on by Victor Espeland

The Batmobile. The stealth B-2 Bomber. Darth Vader’s TIE fighter. If these icons of cool are what come to mind when you see a car decked out in matte black paint, you’re not alone. It’s no surprise why — people associate matte black cars with mystery, sophistication and coolness. In terms of car paint, it’s […]

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matte products on glossy paint
23
Mar
Featured, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Detailing Basics, Matte Car Washing, Matte Ceramic Coating, Matte PPF & Vinyl Wraps

Can I Use Matte Products On Glossy Paint?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

People routinely ask us whether you can use Dr. Beasley’s matte paint care products on glossy paint. Which isn’t surprising; most would assume that if glossy products make matte shine, then matte products would make gloss dull.

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Matte Body Wash pouring into a five gallon bucket
28
Nov
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Matte Car Care, Tips

How To Winterize a Matte Car

Posted on by Victor Espeland

If you want to make sure your matte-finished vehicle is protected from all the snow, sleet and salt on the roads this winter, you need to know how to winterize a matte car. Thankfully, it’s a lot easier than it sounds. Whether you’ve got a brand new Challenger with a matte hood or a Benz with […]

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2016 Cadillac CTS-V
02
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care

2016 Cadillac CTS-V in OEM Matte White?!

Posted on by Celine Witherell

Jesse and Meredith are the drivers behind the @frozen.v Instagram page. They did not plan on buying a matte white CTS-V. They wanted a white Caddy CTS-V with low mileage in white, and by a stoke of luck they came upon this 2016 model in crystal white frost. The soon-to-be-owners assumed the car was matte wrapped, […]

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Looks pretty nice... for now!
05
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, How To, Matte Car Care, Tips

Combating The Salt Assault: What You Need To Know

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Road salt has long been the bane of car owners in areas with snowy winters. No matter what you do, it has a way of covering your entire vehicle, making your pride and joy look like utter trash. Why do we even use the stuff? Simple chemistry. Salt lowers the melting point of water, allowing snow to dissipate […]

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paint protection film
19
Jan
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Matte Car Care

Why You Should Coat Your Paint Protection Film

Posted on by Victor Espeland

If you know anything about caring for your car’s paint, you know that no matter what you do, driving your car around is going to inevitably result in some minuscule rock getting kicked up and scratching your paint. What can you do? Coatings are a worthy option, but some want a little more peace of mind. So, they […]

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Lexus RC F in Nebula Grey
06
Feb
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Washing

Lexus Announces Matte Finish That Can Survive An Automatic Car Wash

Posted on by Victor Espeland

When Lexus announced the 2019 GS F and RC F 10th anniversary special editions yesterday, the real bit of news was buried in the fourth paragraph of the press release: these cars will not only feature Lexus’ first factory matte finish since the LFA supercar, but said matte finish will be “durable enough for the rigors of […]

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matte wheel protection, matte wheel seal, wheel coating
12
Apr
Behind the Detail, Ceramic Coatings, Exterior Detailing, Featured, How To, Matte Car Care

Matte Wheels + Matte Paint Coating?

Posted on by Dr. Beasley's

Every few weeks, customers ask us a very specific question: Can I use Matte Paint Coating on my matte wheels? The answer is YES! However, there are a few things to consider when using Matte Paint Coating to protect matte wheels. Wheels get HOT. The high heat of the wheels changes the durability of Matte […]

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matte mercedes
05
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care, Videos & Media

Matte Mercedes & The Mystery Shine

Posted on by Celine Witherell

A beautiful 2015 Mercedes Benz E63 AMG in magno alanite gray came to see us in need of a clean up. It was cleaned with Matte Body Wash and all of the road salt and other Chicago winter contaminants came off easily. Often times during winter, a car is so caked with dirt/snow/salt that it’s hard […]

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