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Hi to all,
The subject of spraying and keeping your matt black paint looking good has come up from time to time in the forum over the years. I myself have given plenty of good advice and feedback on this very topic.
The general opinion and feedback on matt and semi gloss paint finishes from forum members has been fairly negative, as they have come to realize that maintaining and keeping your matt finish looking good is an uphill battle. This is a main reason why many Mustang owners opt out for refinishing their two tone panels with a gloss clearcoat all over, as it represents a much more durable and practical surface to keep clean and stay looking good.
Matt black paint finishes and wraps, need a lot more babying and careful attention to stay looking in good shape. Matt and semi gloss paint finishes can not be cut and polished or waxed and polished. Once a matt paint has been sprayed off the gun and is dry and cured, there's very little you can do to remedy any problems that may occur to the finish, without spoiling the overall appearance. Nine times out of ten, your only remedy is to refinish the panel again. (For example - bird or sap droppings, hard water residues that leave spotting and ringing marks, use of any sandpapers or abrasives, regular chips and scratches, use of any waxes, detailers, or polishes)
So to help forum members care for and maintain their matt finishes to their best, i have provided a website link to a very good and reputable Australian company that gives sound basic advice, and gives recommendations on some interesting products to help keep your matt panels looking very good. I have personally dealt with the company in the past, and have learned that they deal only in the high end of car detailing concepts and products. I have not personally tried any of these matt protection products that are mentioned, but i would feel very confident that they would be very much worth trying to see what can be achieved.The products represent new technologies to bring beneficial results to matt paints and wraps. These products should be also available in America. I will get around to trying one or two of these products myself, and will give updated feedback on what i personally think of them myself. Lastly, if you have some time, explore this website, as it is power packed with loads of good information on car detailing ideas and tips, and products information as well.
Your Reference ............
http://news.carcareproducts.com.au/2013/06/21/how_to_care_for_matte_paint_and_wrap
UPDATE - I have provided a link to an American website that deals in Nanolex car products.
https://nanolex.us/
Good luck,
Greg.
The subject of spraying and keeping your matt black paint looking good has come up from time to time in the forum over the years. I myself have given plenty of good advice and feedback on this very topic.
The general opinion and feedback on matt and semi gloss paint finishes from forum members has been fairly negative, as they have come to realize that maintaining and keeping your matt finish looking good is an uphill battle. This is a main reason why many Mustang owners opt out for refinishing their two tone panels with a gloss clearcoat all over, as it represents a much more durable and practical surface to keep clean and stay looking good.
Matt black paint finishes and wraps, need a lot more babying and careful attention to stay looking in good shape. Matt and semi gloss paint finishes can not be cut and polished or waxed and polished. Once a matt paint has been sprayed off the gun and is dry and cured, there's very little you can do to remedy any problems that may occur to the finish, without spoiling the overall appearance. Nine times out of ten, your only remedy is to refinish the panel again. (For example - bird or sap droppings, hard water residues that leave spotting and ringing marks, use of any sandpapers or abrasives, regular chips and scratches, use of any waxes, detailers, or polishes)
So to help forum members care for and maintain their matt finishes to their best, i have provided a website link to a very good and reputable Australian company that gives sound basic advice, and gives recommendations on some interesting products to help keep your matt panels looking very good. I have personally dealt with the company in the past, and have learned that they deal only in the high end of car detailing concepts and products. I have not personally tried any of these matt protection products that are mentioned, but i would feel very confident that they would be very much worth trying to see what can be achieved.The products represent new technologies to bring beneficial results to matt paints and wraps. These products should be also available in America. I will get around to trying one or two of these products myself, and will give updated feedback on what i personally think of them myself. Lastly, if you have some time, explore this website, as it is power packed with loads of good information on car detailing ideas and tips, and products information as well.
Your Reference ............
http://news.carcareproducts.com.au/2013/06/21/how_to_care_for_matte_paint_and_wrap
UPDATE - I have provided a link to an American website that deals in Nanolex car products.
https://nanolex.us/
Good luck,
Greg.