Matte Single Stage Paint care tips

[matts88yj]

Hi all. A vehicle that I'm going to be working on for the next few years at least is going to have a matte single stage paint job done on it. It's a utility vehicle so no need to have 14 coats of clear on it but I just wanted to get some help from others who have cared for single stage paint jobs. Pro tips are welcome as well ::cough cough:: Dylan & Mook ::cough cough::

 

I know the general as far as washing goes but was wondering about polishing and if I even should at all. This rig is going to be around for a while and I want to take care of it right the first time. I have a majority of the polishers and accessories so no worries in that department. Just wondering if I should only lay down a coat of MSS and call it a day or if I should even bother with that. The vehicle will see it's fair share of time spent outdoors as well.

 

Let me know what you got! Thanks all!

[Team Adam's]

Car shampoo and water. Nothing else is really necessary for a matte paint job.

[Pureshine]

Matte finish can't be polished Just hand wash and dry.

Edited August 17, 2012 by Pureshine

[krewsman]

Pressure washer and a damp mop, you're good to go!

[matts88yj]

Okay no polishes, got that part. I guess no sealant or wax either?

 

Thanks all! Can't wait to have this project completed

[Pureshine]

There is this wax for matte satin finish. http://www.detailersdomain.com/SWISSVAX-Opaque-Premium-Wax-for-Satin-Matte-Paints_p_436.html

A bit $$$$ but works great I have used it many times.

Todd

[matts88yj]

Yeah that's a fair bit of cash for that. I just can't wait to get it painted up. Should look pretty mean after its done to go with how good it sounds

[Team Adam's]

No polishing.

 

No waxing.

 

No glazing.

 

Honestly, no Detail Spray either.

 

Pretty much stick to soap and water washing only.

 

For wipe downs you can use Waterless Wash or (as weird as this sounds) Glass Cleaner.

 

This car is cared for exclusively with our Glass Cleaner and waterless towels:

 

[Pureshine]

Ya my car is getting painted matte white next spring.

[matts88yj]

Thank you for the tips Dylan! Now with the no DS does that also mean no claying? If I do clay use WW? Just triple checking everything

[ArmyAcadia09]

"so what soap do you wash your car with? "

"glass cleaner"

"SAY WHAT?!?!?!"

[Team Adam's]

Clay is not necessary.

 

Matte paint is painfully simple to care for. Throw everything you know about paint care out the window.

 

K.I.S.S.

[matts88yj]

I'm liking the sounds of this since this vehicle is a K.I.S.S. type so the paint will fit the bill perfectly

[Team Adam's]

thank you for the tips dylan! Now with the no ds does that also mean no claying? If i do clay use ww? Just triple checking everything

 

no clay!

[Chewy]

If you clay it, you may as well wet sand it too! lol

[matts88yj]

I'm liking the sounds of this a whole lot. Now to get everything in line to take care of this beast...