Tag Archives: matte paint care

Matte Grey, Mercedes, SLS, AMG, Black Series
28
Jan
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care, Videos & Media

Detailing a Matte 2014 Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series

Posted on by Andrew Donovan

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 […]

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Micro Scratches, Matte Paint, Matte Vinyl, Don't see micro scratches in Matte Paint
22
Nov
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care, The Detail, Tips

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

Posted on by Will MacNeil

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 […]

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Matte Surfaces, Matte Paint, Matte Vinyl, Matte PPF, Plasti Dip, Patina, Rhino Liner
29
Nov
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Detailing Basics

Differences Between the 3 Types of Matte Surfaces

Posted on by Will MacNeil

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 […]

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Red BMW with Frozen Paint
22
Apr
Behind the Detail, How To, Matte Car Care, The Future of Detailing, Videos & Media

BMW Frozen Paint Guidelines

Posted on by James Detmer

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.

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Thumbnail image of a matte-finish Mercedes-AMG GT
05
May
Behind the Detail, Featured, Matte Car Care, Matte Car Detailing Basics, Tips, Videos & Media

Matte Paint Care Myths: DEBUNKED!

Posted on by James Detmer

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.

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Matte Mercedes C63 AMG
03
Nov
Behind the Detail, How To, The Future of Detailing, Tips

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

Posted on by James Detmer

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.

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