Tag Archives: matte

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.

Reflection of a matte finish before and after polishing.

If You Buff Matte Paint, You Will RUIN Your Finish!

Got a scratch in your matte finish car? You may be wondering if it can be removed with polish. The fact is, you should NEVER polish matte paint — polishing will RUIN the matte appearance, creating a splotchy semi-gloss mess. Why is that? Let’s explain.  Why Polishing a Matte Finish Ruins the Matte Appearance Polishing […]

5 Ways to Hide Scratches in Matte Finish Cars

5 Ways to Hide Scratches on Matte Finish Cars

The hazy sheen of a matte or satin finish on a car looks amazing. That is, until you have to deal with a scratch in the paint.  A scratch on a matte finish is a major annoyance for two reasons: So wait… if you can’t polish a matte finish, how are you supposed to hide […]

Wash, Clean, Protect Matte Viper and Hellcat

Chrysler Recommends Dr. Beasley’s for Matte Dodge Viper SRT and Challenger SRT Hellcat

Joining the ranks of several other OEMs, Dodge of Chrysler has released the Viper SRT and Challenger SRT Hellcat in matte finishes. In their service bulletin they’ve recommended Dr. Beasley’s matte finish products to safely clean and protect these matte finishes. Over time these surfaces like the matte black Challenger hood can spot and fade […]

Matte, Satin, Detailing, Protecting

20 Photos Showing a Matte Grey SLS AMG Black Series Being Detailed

A customer of ours is an enthusiast when it comes to cars, especially matte grey Mercedes. This Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series was shipped over seas and it was exposed to plenty of contaminants.  Not a problem because it was brought straight to us to do all the unveiling, cleaning, and protecting.   View the […]

Mercedes, AMG, Black Series Coupe, Matte, Designo

SLS AMG Black Series Coupe: Photo Blog

  Here is a simple gallery of the Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series Coupe. We received it last winter immediately after it arrived from oversees. We cleaned it and then protected it with Matte Paint Coating. Afterwards we absolutely needed to get a a few photos to show it off. So here it is.

Applying a ceramic coating to the matte vinyl hood of a 2023 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE.

How to Take Care of Matte Vinyl Wraps

Matte vinyl wraps have become a popular choice among car enthusiasts and professionals who want to give their vehicles a unique and stylish appearance. Unlike traditional glossy paint, matte wraps provide a smooth, non-reflective finish that stands out in a crowd. However, while matte wraps can transform the look of your vehicle, they require a […]