How to properly treat and care for matt paint!

Thomas Wachsmuth August 31, 2022 Car repair & tuning guide

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Recently updated on November 11, 2022 at 06:46 am

Matt paint is becoming more and more popular - this is how the popular look is created! Matte varnishes have been around for quite some time, however, they enjoyed for a long time not applicable great popularity. For a long time, they could only be admired on show cars and at exhibitions in the automotive industry. However, they have increasingly come into focus in recent years and predominantly adorn sporty or particularly high-quality vehicles. The paint is first applied as usual. However, clear coat will be applied over the last layer another layer laid with matt varnish. This contains smallest silicate particles, which provide the characteristic matt effect.

properly care for the matt varnish

In order to effectively protect the matt paintwork, the vehicle should be cleaned as soon as possible if it is dirty be washed by hand. Because dirt is easier to remove as long as it hasn't dried out. Wash the vehicle in a designated washing area that has a drain with an oil separator. In addition, there are also for matt paints special cleaning and maintenance products. Only use high-quality and certified care products for your vehicle in order to prevent damage or deterioration of the paintwork quality as best as possible.

Be sure to follow these instructions when washing!

rinse that entire vehicle with a hose to remove loose dirt and prevent scratches during washing.
Direct the water jet No way right on one of the door locks.
Be extra careful when using High-pressure cleaners.
Rinse that too underbody, including the wheel arches and bumpers.
If possible, wash your car too microfiber gloves, detergent and plenty of warm water.
The area to be washed must be neat moistened .
Be sure to rinse thoroughly after, so that dirt and soap residues are removed without leaving any residue
Use special car shampoo for matt paints and washing mitts.
Use special cleaning supplies against insects, grease stains, fingerprints and other stubborn dirt such as bird droppings.
Try to no way, scrape off the stains with a hard object.
Wipe your vehicle with one clean cloth Store in a dry place.
Drops of water can dry quickly in strong sunlight and Water stains left on the paint.
Check the door entrances and drain holes in the doors for dirt and remove it if necessary.
Even with minor damage to the paintwork, go to a certified company that specializes in the Repair of matt paints specializes.

Vehicles with a matte finish are allowed not polished will. Buffing gives the paintwork a glossy finish. Therefore also use no care products for high-gloss paintwork. These products are only suitable for high gloss surfaces. Applying it to the matte finish creates shiny spots. Be careful of the surface not comes into contact with resin, grease or oil. These substances leave residues. If it did happen anyway, then rinse remove with a matte detergent. Use one if possible herbal cleanerTo to remove tar stains. Be careful and always use gentle pressure. Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. This can cause the cleaner to dry out and create a flame-like effect on the paintwork. Tip: Do not apply stickers to the paintwork. The glue residue can damage the paintwork.

This is how the matt paintwork is properly cared for!

In order to enjoy the matt finish for as long as possible, we recommend that the vehicle manually with a high-pressure cleaner to clean, or in a car wash with textile washing material without wax preservation (e.g. convertible wash program). Stubborn dirt (tar, insects) if possible only remove with chemicals. Naturally, the optical properties of matt paintwork change as a result of mechanical influences - such as brushes in the car wash or paintwork cleaners/polishers with an abrasive effect. The surface becomes smoother and therefore lighter. Furthermore, the waxes and polymers in the car wash can gradually penetrate the pores of the matt paintwork schließen and create a smooth, glossy finish.

This is particularly noticeable in comparison to freshly painted (matt) surfaces (e.g. after partial repair painting). If you want to protect yourself from damaged areas, you should definitely follow the vehicle manufacturer's specifications and first test the cleaning on inconspicuous areas. Various providers offer special care products for matt paintwork. These cleaning substances are essentially cleaning agents that are used for the dry wash be used. Further special care products are currently being developed - also for wet cleaning.

A repair is not really possible!

According to car and paint manufacturers are matte paints just as resilient against external influences such as high-gloss paints. The paint layer structure and the chemical composition are almost identical. However, any repair with a matte color is more complicated, since it is almost impossible to make invisible partial touch-ups in the area. Dabbing a stone chip, spot repairs using a mini paint gun (Smartrepair) or touching up and sanding down always result in a different matt finish. Spots that are sometimes shiny due to slight mechanical influences (e.g. grazing marks from fingernails, coat buttons, from shoes in the doorway) cannot be removed with the usual methods. In this case, the complete bodywork has to be painted. In order to be able to achieve a simple refreshment of the matting effect, suitable processes still have to be developed.

With a matte finish car, you shouldn't go into that Car wash drive. The mechanical friction of Car wash lets the matte paint shine fast.

If possible, always by hand.

Is matt varnish sensitive?

It is less sensitive to dust or fingerprints.

What happens when you polish the matt paint?

In the polishing glättet Mon the surface. The smoother it is, the more shiny it is.

Which shampoo for matte paintwork?

We have already tested the CLEANEXTREME matt lacquer car shampoo film & lacquer as a concentrate.

Can you wax the matte finish?

If possible, you should not wax the matt paint, except with a matt wax for matt paints.

How do I get the paint matt again?

Only repainting helps.

Can you polish matt paint to a shine?

Yes!

Can you foil on matt paint?

Yes! As well as on any glossy paint.

The following note is essential: For safety reasons, tuningblog recommends all repair, inspection and maintenance work exclusively to be carried out in a specialist workshop! Although our information is summarized to the best of our knowledge and belief, we cannot assume any liability for the content. All information is therefore "without guarantee".

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