Has the matte finish on cars already moved on?

[KNS]

I remember in the mid eighties seeing a picture of the Ruf NATO 930 in olive drab - that was very cool - what an idea! Over the years I've seen a few matte black 911s (or maybe an old 67 Mustang..), still pretty cool, stealthy sort of.

In the last month I've seen a matte white Porsche Cayanne and two Mercedes AMGs with a matte finish, one white and one black. When the manufacturers offer this it just doesn't work for me, I'd never even consider one (not that I can afford an AMG).

Are they trying too hard..? There is exclusive and now, ultra exclusive. what next?

[Dottore]

Matte paint is soooooooooo 2011!

Just as black wheels are soooooooo 2010!

[Zeke]

Are flames passe'?

[scottmandue]

Saw a new Dodge Challenger in flat black... driven by 20 something white kid with $200 sunglasses, cigarette, and designer jeans hanging half was down his a$$ ghetto style... he was sooooo kwel... NOT!

Dunno if Dodge offers that paint job?

As far as paint jobs for me it is a "it is your car do what you want" thing.

FWIW I'm more offended by the snot green and baby poo yellow colors some Manufactures offer.

[Tervuren]

Originally Posted by KNS

When the manufacturers offer this it just doesn't work for me.

[kach22i]

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo's Matte Paint Comes With Warnings, Washcloths
View topic - How To Wash Your Veloster.

COSTA MESA, California — The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo comes with one of the most talked-about new paint options in the auto industry - a stunning matte gray finish ? but consumers are only now getting a taste of what it will take to maintain that beauty. The matte paint comes with an 11-page owner's manual, a wash pad and microfiber towels. Hyundai also warns that the Veloster Turbo with the optional $1,000 paint cannot be taken through an automatic car wash. It must be washed by hand.

"It's not for everybody, but those who really want it will want to hand wash their car," said Brandon Ramirez, Hyundai Motor America senior group manager for product planning, in a phone interview with Inside Line on Thursday. Ramirez said upkeep involves spraying Windex on the finish and wiping it down. The special paint eliminates the glossy sheen on the painted surface, enhancing the vehicle's crisp edges and creating a high-tech look.

The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo starts at $22,725, including a $775 destination charge and will start arriving in dealerships next month.

[sc_rufctr]

One problem is that's it's not durable. BMW recommends a special cleaner for the paint and to remove bird droppings or tree sap ASAP.

It looks cool but you'll also get unwanted attention from the cops.

[Jim Bremner]

I'm thinking of a Matt Grey wrap on my C6 Corvette. 106k miles on it have left a few scratchs

[kaisen]

Originally Posted by Jim Bremner

I'm thinking of a Matt Grey wrap on my C6 Corvette. 106k miles on it have left a few scratchs

If you're going to do matte, a wrap is a great way to do it

[Brando]

Vinyl Wraps are the new "Matte Black Paint-jobs".



I'm thinking about doing this on some of my interior bits that have worn the paint some from the P.O.

[porsche4life]

The guys doing that hood are morons, and the fact that they didn't ruin the vinyl is a miracle....

[Brando]

I'm just curious how good those vinyl wraps are going to withstand years baking in the sun. Sure it protects your paint, but what about when all the plasticizers are gone?

[kaisen]

Originally Posted by Brando

I'm just curious how good those vinyl wraps are going to withstand years baking in the sun. Sure it protects your paint, but what about when all the plasticizers are gone?

Then you peel them off and put another one on. It's a lot easier than repainting the car.

[Mark Henry]

You can always dip your car...It peels off when you want to go back to the original paint.

PlastiDip Your Entire Car - NEW Sprayer - Pro Car Kit from DipYourCar - Matte Black GTI - YouTube

[porsche4life]

I would not leave a wrapped car out in the sun longterm. Most films claim a 7 year life, but I will tell you that its NOT going to be removed easily in 7 years if you leave it out 24/7....

[rattlsnak]

We just did two complete paint jobs in flat black just last week ( 930, and an M3) and also had a ferrari wrapped, so I would say it is not 'out' as yet..

[Joe Bob]

Prep on the initial wrap, the removal process and how long it was on will be the question after a long period of time. I wouldn't do it to a new car. leaser or one that I wasn't going to keep for the long run. I certainly wouldn't PAY someone to do it.

Personally if I was to do it my personal ride I would cover the car in parking lots and garage it. But I do that already.

[Brando]

Tempted to plasti-dip spray my cayman white now. Thanks for that :-/

[Joe Bob]

$59 a gallon, they recommend 3+ gallons. Don't see what they want for the handy dandy sprayer.....

[kaisen]

Originally Posted by Joe Bob

$59 a gallon, they recommend 3+ gallons. Don't see what they want for the handy dandy sprayer.....

You can buy them at Home Depot for about $80 bucks. I've been tempted to try it out just for fun. Under $200 for a whole car? Psshhh...