KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Matte Black requires a bit more attention than other colours.
- It is important to avoid adding waxes to Matte paint shades.
- Matte paint shades should preferably be hand-washed with the right products.
Let's say one day you made up your mind to buy that car you've been pining over for so long, and you buy it in that irresistible matte paint shade. As you begin to live with it, you realize that keeping you car looking fresh and new can be quite a task with the matte paint shade, especially if it's black.
In this guide, we shall go over how one can keep their Matte Black car looking fresh and new. However, first make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community to keep up with the latest news and automotive updates.
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Tips On Maintaining A Matte Black Car
Avoid Automatic Washes
The first thing to remember when buying a car with a Matte Black paint scheme, is that one should avoid automatic washes at all costs. The reason is that automatic car washes make use of hard brushes and sealant products that may or may not be suited to your car's Matte paint scheme. Brushes and sponges may further leave uneven shiny spots, which defeats the purpose of going for a Matte paint scheme.
Instead, stick to hand-washing with soft brushes and specific products suited to Matte paint finishes.
Don't Use Paste Wax And Polish
On matte paint schemes, paste wax takes away the matte effect, as it fills in the imperfections which otherwise give the paint scheme its effect. Instead, use a matte sealant, as it does not leave the kind of hazy residue one would otherwise be accustomed to seeing on waxes left on gloss paint finishes. Ideally, a matte black paint finish should receive sealants every six to nine months.
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Using The Right Tools
Let's say the inevitable happens; bird droppings, tree sap, or any other kind of dirt falls or shows up on your car's matte paint finish. In such cases, spray the affected area with water and then use a matte-specific cleanser. Spray the cleanser on a microfiber towel, wipe lightly over the affected area and then dry it off.
However, in case of major scratches, you will have no choice but to turn to an expert, as matte paint finishes can neither be buffed, nor be treated or filled with DIY methods. Depending on the severity of the case, you will need to repaint the affected panel, or even repaint the whole car as well.
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Verdict
Choosing a car colour should not be a hard choice, but at the same time, it is not a decision to be taken lightly either. Matte shades can be more challenging to maintain than regular gloss shades. If you have made up your mind on matte paint finishes and the challenges that come along, there should be no reason why you should be discouraged to buy one.
