too much shine?

[keefer7369]

i'm new to this forum and have only been detailing for a short time, and i have a question(s)-in case the situation presents itself...

1. has anyone worked on a vehicle with a matte finish? if so, how is the integrity of the matte finish maintained-or does it solely lie within the base/clear (if clear is used on this finish)?
if paint needed any correction, is there any polishing involved-and what type of wax is used to to protect the finish yet maintain that satin look?

2. on a different note-upon completion of a detail, if a vehicle looks too wet for someone's particular taste, is there a way to tone it down to give it a more sultry finish?

hope these ?'s aren't too goofy - i just like info...

[RaskyR1]

i'm new to this forum and have only been detailing for a short time, and i have a question(s)-in case the situation presents itself...

1. has anyone worked on a vehicle with a matte finish? if so, how is the integrity of the matte finish maintained-or does it solely lie within the base/clear (if clear is used on this finish)?
if paint needed any correction, is there any polishing involved-and what type of wax is used to to protect the finish yet maintain that satin look?

2. on a different note-upon completion of a detail, if a vehicle looks too wet for someone's particular taste, is there a way to tone it down to give it a more sultry finish?

hope these ?'s aren't too goofy - i just like info...

Is there even such a thing?

[Garry Dean]

Is there even such a thing?

No way!

[67Customs]

On matte finished, there isn't much you can do other than wash it. You can't polish it and you can't really wax it. You could use something like Duragloss #951, but that would add some shine to it negating the whole matte look. There isn't really anything I know of that you can put on matte finishes.

To get a matte shine, you can either have a mixed matte base/clear or you can spray a matte clear over any color you want.

[ryandamartini]

who likes a matte finish on their car O.o;;

[wisemonkey]

never too much shine

[keefer7369]

i knew i was in the right place to get a straight-up answer...i heard it said that "no question is a dumb question". so, i thought i would indulge my couriousity...

[Rsurfer]

if a vehicle looks too wet for someone's particular taste, is there a way to tone it down to give it a more sultry finish?
Is that a joke. We spend big bucks and sweat to get that wet look.

[Girn]

there is a way.. polish it till there is no clearcoat left

[Blackthorn One]

I think he is talking about that matte black trim around windows. There was always a debate about whether to use wax or vinyl dressing.

[67Customs]

I think he is talking about that matte black trim around windows. There was always a debate about whether to use wax or vinyl dressing.
I might be wrong, but I am pretty sure he talking about a matte painted vehicle...


1. has anyone worked on a vehicle with a matte finish? if so, how is the integrity of the matte finish maintained-or does it solely lie within the base/clear (if clear is used on this finish)?
if paint needed any correction, is there any polishing involved-and what type of wax is used to to protect the finish yet maintain that satin look?
Nothing about what he says leads me to believe he is talking about matte black trim around windows.

[RaskyR1]

i'm new to this forum and have only been detailing for a short time, and i have a question(s)-in case the situation presents itself...

1. has anyone worked on a vehicle with a matte finish? if so, how is the integrity of the matte finish maintained-or does it solely lie within the base/clear (if clear is used on this finish)?
if paint needed any correction, is there any polishing involved-and what type of wax is used to to protect the finish yet maintain that satin look?

2. on a different note-upon completion of a detail, if a vehicle looks too wet for someone's particular taste, is there a way to tone it down to give it a more sultry finish?

hope these ?'s aren't too goofy - i just like info...

I thought he was talking about normal paint on a car, since it was after all a new question and not an extention of the 1st...I could also be wrong too. :D

[keefer7369]

ok, let me make myself clear - to me personally, the wetter the better.
but, i'm noticeing some newer vehicles seem to have a finish that's somewhere between gloss and matte...like, to enhance the style of the vehicle. i've seen some acura's - caddies - porsche - bentley's, and others sporting this "in-between" look.
as a detailer, i want to be able to hang with all the different finishes...

[perrydel]

Good question. I have a black satin paint on my G8 hood. have you found any info on keeping it maintained ?