If viewed under a microscope the surface of a car body panel painted with a matte finish will appear rough and irregular compared to the smooth surface of gloss finish paint. Where the flat gloss ...

Cherise Threewitt explains the matte process on How Stuff Works: “Car paint jobs typically include primer, several layers of color and clear coat. The clear coat is what makes the difference ...

Matte paint jobs have long been fashionable in the world of hot rods, custom cars and other modified machines, and several luxury automakers have picked up on the trend over the last 15 years or so.

This combination helps reduce the chances of any scratches occurring while you wash your car, which is especially important ...

The trend of cars with matte paint is booming, and we can't deny how spectacular they look. However, unlike other vehicles with more conventional finishes, they require special care that we often ...

The car paint creators describe the hue as a “dusty ... such as two-tone and matte. Consumers want unique vehicles with custom paint, and some prefer aftermarket modifications.

The trend of painting cars matte-black seems to have some staying power, as is obvious by touring the SEMA Show this year. We honestly thought it might have petered out by now, but even we can’t ...

After she's wrapped the entire body of the car with matte green, Christina starts the ... painter's tape and applies automotive-grade black spray paint. Christina cleans the inside of the vehicle ...