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Videos, articles, infographics and more on washing, polishing and ceramic coating.
Matte Finish Care
Articles and vides on how to maintain a matte finish car in its original appearance.
What’s Safe to Use on Matte Finish Paint?
The best products for matte finish paint contain no ingredients that can add shine – things like wax, silicone oil and fillers.
Matte Safe Rules
Types of Products to Avoid on Matte
Matte finishes use a rough texture to scatter light and prevent reflections. To preserve this non-reflective look, avoid filling the texture with wax or smoothing it down by polishing or rubbing. But what products fill or smooth down? Here are the big examples.
Wash soaps with gloss enhancers
Wax, silicone and other gloss enhancers can leave matte paint blotchy or uneven.
Gloss-enhancing quick detail sprays
Gloss-focused sprays can leave residue that creates an uneven appearance over time.
Carnauba wax
Conventional wax can alter the intended sheen and leave matte paint blotchy or inconsistent.
Clay bars and polishes
Clay can mar matte paint, while polish abrades it. Either can unevenly alter its texture and sheen.
Free Printable Matte Care Guide
Choose the Right Products to Preserve Your Matte Finish.
Download this guide to learn what to use for washing, removing contamination and protecting matte paint. Follow the decision tool to:
Choose matte-safe cleaners for routine dirt, bugs, bird droppings and sap
Identify products and techniques that create shiny spots or uneven gloss
Know when to apply a matte-specific ceramic coating
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