Tag Archives: matte

5 Ways to Hide Scratches in Matte Finish Cars
12
Dec
Behind the Detail, Exterior Detailing, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Detailing Basics

5 Ways to Hide Scratches on Matte Finish Cars

Posted on by Victor Espeland

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 […]

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Applying a ceramic coating to the matte vinyl hood of a 2023 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE.
01
Aug
Behind the Detail, Featured, How To, Matte Car Care

How to Take Care of Matte Vinyl Wraps

Posted on by Victor Espeland

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 […]

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01
Apr
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care, Matte PPF & Vinyl Wraps, Professional Detailing, Tips

How Do Self-Healing Vinyl Wraps Work?

Posted on by Victor Espeland

Self-healing vinyl wraps are amazing because they don’t just protect car paint against scratches, rock chips, and road debris — they can also self-heal fine scratches and swirl marks. The self-healing process is activated by heat and causes the wrap to “bounce back” from fine scratches. Let’s explore how self-healing vinyl wraps and self-healing paint […]

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Reflection of a matte finish before and after polishing.
29
Apr
Behind the Detail, Featured, Guides & Tips, Professional Detailing, The Detail, Tips

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

Posted on by Victor Espeland

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 […]

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overspray, paint, matte, removing
04
Jun
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care, The Detail

Removing Overspray from a Matte Black Harley Davidson

Posted on by Will MacNeil

Overspray from a construction site littered a matte black Harley Davidson the other day. Needless to say, that’s no way to ride around the city and show off such an awesome bike.  Luckily we got our hands on the bike and were able to restore it back to it’s original clean factory look. Contaminants like […]

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Icon, 4x4, Thriftmaster, Matte,
28
Mar
Behind the Detail, Dr. Beasley's News, Featured, Matte Car Care, Videos & Media

ICON 4X4 and Dr. Beasley’s Partner up to Clean and Protect Matte Finishes

Posted on by Will MacNeil

  ICON 4×4 matte finishes, as of 2014, are being officially cleaned and protected by Dr. Beasley’s Matte Paint Prescription. This partnership formed after extensive testing by ICON to ensure that the best possible products are being used on the best vehicles on the road. It is nothing short of humbling to be able to say […]

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