Fact: Owning a black painted or any color matte finish vehicle means you’re married to it regarding its upkeep and you need to be careful/selective of any product you use on both finishes.
Yeah, could you please do a step by step video on removing the following stains from a matte finish car specifically: 1) bird shit 2) bug splats 3) water spots
@@DrBeasleys Looking forward to this future video. My dad (84 yrs old) just bought a Genesis with matte paint and I’m researching on how to help him care for the paint (and what NOT to do). Side Note: He did receive a very nice Dr. Beasley's Matte paint care kit from the Hyundai dealership. That’s a very helpful step off point.
I’m a Dr Beasley’s fan after using kit that came with my Ioniq 5 N and Genesis purchases. Been using the wash, but haven’t used other applications in box. How/what do I wax matte finish with? Standing or set time? Swirl or back and forth? I’d like to get a matte ceramic application done professionally. Heard expel has one?
Bought a challenger recently that has the satin top. Ive been stressed because i keep hearing how much of a pain matte paints are. This brought some comfort that its not as dramatic as people on the internet make it sound.
You might be able to help. I have an expensive caravan with a matte finish paintwork. However, in Australia we have these F&&&cking birds that have acid in their droppings that causes damage if not cleaned straight away. How would I fix that stain after removal and what can I spray on the caravan to have that protection? Thanks mate
Yeah, birds are the worst. We have some type of coastal bird that comes to our shop each spring to mate on the roofs of the buildings here in this industrial park. For about a month, everything outside gets splatted with bird droppings. So I feel your pain. The issue you have, is once damage has taken place, the only remedy is a chemical cleaning and if the paint is physically deformed, then no amount of chemical cleaning will undo the damage. As for protection, our Matte Coating Pro is about as stout as you can get when looking for a ceramic coating for matte paints. But even with this coating or ANY brand of coating, or protection product, my guess based upon experience is nothing is going to prevent damage from the acids found in bird droppings. The only sure way to prevent damage is to prevent the bird droppings from getting onto the paint. This same thing goes for glossy paint. It's a real problem. I once detailed only ONE HALF of a 1991 e34 BMW M5 for the 2002 Bimmerfest in California. At some point during the day the hood was down, and I just wiped off the entire hood to remove any light, accumulated dust to make sure it looked clean as people kept coming over and inspecting the before and after results. After wiping the hood down, someone asked me a question, I was standing by the drivers front tire with my back to the car facing the person and answering their questions. *We talked for less than 10 minutes, probably less than 5 minutes.* After talking to the person, I turned around to look at the hood that I had just wiped down previously and lo and behold there was a fresh bird dropping on the polished and waxed side of the hood. I quickly used a spray detailer and an microfiber polishing towel to remove the bird dropping. After removing the bird dropping, I inspected the area where it had landed for any signs of etching. To my surprise, the bird dropping had started to etch the paint, there was a spot where the paint had a definite stain and imprint from the Uric Acid in the bird dropping. *Less than 10 minutes and probably less than 5 minutes!* Don't know what the bird had been eating but this opened my eyes as to how fast the acid in a bird dropping can cause damage to a car's finish. The time I spent answering a question for an attendee of the show wasn't very long... but it didn't take very long for the acid to go to work corroding the clear layer of paint. This particular BMW was also used on the front label from a product Meguiar's used to make called SwirlX - click the link below to see a picture. *themikephillipsforum.com/media/swirlx_mike_phillips1-jpg.6661/full* This probably isn't very helpful but - keep a matte-safe spray detailer and some clean microfiber towels in your Caravan and as soon as you discover a bird dropping, carefully remove it ASAP. Besides that, undercover parking is always a blessing. Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips
@ thanks for the reply. It’s good to read comments from creators. I’m about to get the area re-sprayed. Should I get, or is there a coating I can ask for to protect the paintwork? Like a clear coat or something on those lines
You make me miss my RCF. Lol. Enjoy it! That NA engine is amazing. I like your UA-cam playlist. We have a few things in common, I will be saving the Kemet video to my ״watch later״ playlist 👍🏾
After having a matte painted bicycle I am fully aware of the issues of keeping it clean. Unfortunately I did not know about Dr. B's matte specific products and bought the cheaper product from CG's. Yep, you get what you pay for and a bicycle throwing dirt and grime shows up after every ride on matte paint. Now I highly recommend Dr. B's matte products and cringe every time I hear a vendor touting their product is matte 'safe' as in No.3 myth.
For someone in the field like myself, frequently dealing with construction sites and conditions where dust, sand, and vegetation can cause minor scratches, I’m interested in a finish that’s less prone to showing these imperfections. Would a matte or satin finish be more effective in concealing micro-scratches? I’m not looking for a finish that stays flawless but rather one that minimizes the visibility of everyday wear. Additionally, could applying five layers of clear coat enhance the durability and resilience of the paint job?
Let me answer your questions out-of-order. If you think you would want to pay a body shop to spray five layers of CLEARCOAT paint over matte paint, you might as well buy a glossy painted car. Even if the car is new, and in mint condition, any reputable body shop is going to SAND down the matte paint on your new car/truck in order to repaint and basically, you're talking about simply getting a custom paint job. As for your first question - if you're looking for a paint system that will not easily show micro-scratches, then perhaps a matte white paint job would work for this, but you still need to be careful. In the real-world, if you want a low maintenance paint COLOR that will make it more difficult to see micro-scratches, then go for Silver Metallic. The metallic flake will make it more difficult for your eyes to focus on the absolute top surface, but instead your focus will be on the metallic flake - thus you won't see micro-scratches as easy. That or next time you buy a work rig, maybe have some company that does bed liners, paint the outside of the truck with bed liner. My friend Dennis Gage did this with his old Ford ranch truck, looked awesome. Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips
Hey Peter! While matte finishes don't show micro-scratches quite as much as glossy paint, larger scratches tend to stick out more and can't be removed through polishing. So while things like wash marks and general wear aren't as visible, an isolated hairline-type scratch might be more of a visual nuisance. Adding additional clear is definitely great for protecting the base coat and body metal in the case of a serious gouge, but it won't necessarily provide additional scratch resistance. You just have more "wiggle room" before an abrading object cuts through the clear coat.
Yes, the texture creates the *matte-look* but at the same time it mutes the metallic flake, (if any). Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips
What should I do if a ceramic coating was applied over contaminants/water marks? From this video, the coating can’t be buffed off. Am I just stuck with this issue until the coating weathers away? I’ve tried the full stack of matte chemicals but no luck either.
@@DrBeasleys I tried 3 applications back to back when I first noticed the marks, but they didn’t seem to budge. Moved up to Decon and Paint Cleanser Pro with a similar application process. Still no success.
Regarding gloss products not being compatible with matte finishes. What if the vehicle (in this case a motorcycle) has both gloss and matte finishes. Should I be covering the matte panels when washing the bike with "regular" soap?
If you have a vehicle or bike with both glossy and matte surfaces, you want to use a matte-safe soap. Matte-safe soaps are compatible with gloss, but not the other way around. If you were to use a glossy soap on matte, you would need to clean the matte paint sections again immediately after to remove any wax or silicone the glossy wash left behind.
Very carefully. I'm not being factious, I'm being serious and the way to avoid getting any wax onto the matte stripes is to go slow and work carefully. You can even stay away from the stripes for about 1/8th inch to be extra careful. IF you do accidently get some wax on the matte stripes, have a clean, uncontaminated microfiber towel at the ready to wipe the stripe and try to get the wax off as soon as possible. As a long-time detailer, I've detailed a lot of cars like this and the first best thing you can do is SLOW down and be careful. The next option you have is use some low-tack masking tape to tape-off the matte stripes to protect them, but even if you do this, you should still slow down and work around the taped edges carefully. Once you stain matte - it's hard to recover from this type of damage. One more option would be to skip using car wax all together and use a ceramic coating. You must STILL be careful but at least ceramic coatings are clear, like water unlike car wax that is opaque. -Mike Phillips
We would recommend you contact the experts at 3D and get their recommendation since it's their product. Is the matte paint on your car in horribly neglected condition that you need to do a strip wash? The old saying applies to a lot of things when it comes to detailing, *_Use the least aggressive process to get the job done_* -Mike Phillips
@@Detailpops - There shouldn't be any type of wax or sealant applied to a matte finish from the dealership. That said, dealerships are known for being up to speed with all the correct technology we use in the detailing industry. Is it possible to ASK the dealership if they applied anything that you need to be aware of? Probably a snowball's chance in a fire for getting someone knowledgeable that can give you an answer. Some dealerships do have a Detail Department, and there would be a Manager that should know what their normal protocol is for the matte finished cars they sell. -Mike Phillips
@@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing gotcha will do brother. I appreciate the help. The car comes in today so I didn’t want to try a strip wash if I didn’t need to. Should be here soon 💪
@@Detailpops - Congratulations. Which make and model did you buy? Also, besides this video, here's a fresh one that I made showing the washing and application process for Dr. Beasly's Matte Paint Coating *How to Protect Matte Finish Cars* ua-cam.com/video/lbLi3K4Xelk/v-deo.html The most important thing is to always INSPECT your wash mitts, drying towels and wiping towels BEFORE you touch the paint on your new matte car. I have a brand-new article on how to wash a black car without instilling swirls and scratches via the process that should go live soon. The techniques I share to wash a black car apply to ANY type of paint that a person wants to keep pristine. We're shooting a video on the process tomorrow. -Mike Phillips
That is true. This is why anyone that owns a car with paint like this has to be super careful not to put swirls or scratches into the finish. Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips
How do you spot treat bird poop without washing (or ruining) the entire finish? Second, does there need to be a "breaking in" wash for the first time I wash my new matte car? Or do I just do all the same you're saying here
The safest way I know to remove bird droppings, especially if they have dried, is to take a clean, microfiber towel and get it wet with clean water. Next, fold it 4 ways and place it directly on top of the dried bird dropping. Next, take a glass or bottle of water and pour water onto the microfiber towel to flood it with water. Once the towel is fully wet and can hold no more water allow about a minute to go by so the water can dissolve, emulsify and loosen the bird dropping and then carefully grab the bird dropping pile into the microfiber towel and lift straight-up off the paint. Then wash anything left off with clean water and a quality soap. There is no break-in time. The factory paint is baked on before the car is assembled. By the LENGTHY time it takes for the car to leave the manufacturing plant, arrive at a dealership and then have a person purchase it and drive it home - the paint is fully dried and cured and safe to wash. Also - the BEST time to ceramic coat your matte painted car is as soon as you get it home. Sooner is better. Hope that helps... -Mike Phillips
Hi, I've just bought an Ioniq 5 in matte grey. It's got very light marks down one side like it brushed past a bush. Is there any of your products that would lift out the marks? There not proper scratches, just marks from the wooden branches I think? Cheers
@@MurphySuperstar - FWIW - the most important thing you can do to take care of vehicles with matte paint or glossy paint is to INSPECT everything that touches the body panels. This primarily includes, wash mitts, drying towels and microfiber wiping towels. All three of these things are easily contaminated and if contaminated and then rubbed over paint - you will scratch the paint. So, wash, dry and INSPECT everything you use that touches the paint. -Mike Phillips
how to remove water spots from matte paint? most agressive way when regular ways like water spot remover spray has little effect... say wheel cleanser?
If Water Spot Remover is unable to remove the water spot, it may have etched the paint at that point. The area would need to be resprayed in such an instance.
I tried water spot remover first time around after wash did nothing, disappointed. I figured I was being overly cautious, I tried again this time making sure surface was thoroughly dry, heavily saturated the surface with water spot remover let it dwell for about 5 minutes or so (reapplied in any areas that threatened to dry up) buffed off and saw major improvement. Repeated two more times and voila water spots gone! Looks immaculate now. Of course do this on a very cool day and cool surface. Dr. Beasley products are not harsh so patience and time is your ally
Absolutely, it just needs to be a PPF designed to produce a matte finish. Conventional PPF is designed to enhance gloss and clarity, which you of course want to avoid with matte or satin finishes.
agreed with everything except the "history of the internet" part lol. fair enough there are a lot of butchers at dealerships pretending to be detailers. but there are a handful of us who take it serious and do our homework. keep the great tips coming please
You talk about the finish, "It's either matte or it's gloss." How about the wheels on my Dodge Charger which are described by manufacturer as "Low Gloss Black Wheels." Would that be considered Matte or Gloss?🤔
When it comes to paint finishes, anything less than gloss (low gloss, semi-gloss, etc) should be treated like a matte finish, because the goal is to preserve the finish's reflectivity, not to add to it. We're not saying low gloss finishes are the same as matte, just that they should be cared for the same.
Moreso that it's not difficult if you already care about keeping your car looking good. For those who are invested in maintaining their vehicle's appearance to the highest level, the amount of work involved is essentially the same as a glossy finish, just using different products.
I always liked Matte paint with their shineless finish, makes the car looks solid. Now that i know these paintjob is a piece of work, i guess i'll get myself ready when i finally got a car with it on.
YEAA, I THINK THE INDUSTRY GET MORE MONEY BY PRODUCE SUCH SYSTEM OF PAINTING BECAUSE THEY DONT NEED LOT OF CLEAR COAT 😂😂😂 Usely they will promote PPF more high hig hig cost 😂😂😂🎉. In my opinion, prefer to coating the car in the harddess coat and in much more layer, just tht to have more protection then nothing we put on such matte system of paint shall i say 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Keep in mind, NOTHING HAPPENS until someone sells you something. Whatever your favorite sport, or hobby, or car or boat or whatever is - you could not use it nor enjoy it until someone sold it to you. Dr. Beasley's makes great products that solve problems, so thank you Dr. Beasley's for helping so many people take care of their matte finish cars with products that are safe and effective. Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips
Actually, if you wash a matte finish carefully and take care of it, it's less work than glossy paint. And this same thing holds true for satin or frozen paint. The trick is to always inspect anything that will touch the matte paint including, - Wash mitts - Drying towels - Microfiber wiping towels Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips
Fact: Owning a black painted or any color matte finish vehicle means you’re married to it regarding its upkeep and you need to be careful/selective of any product you use on both finishes.
True!
😢@@directorofsuccess
My mother has Hyundai's first matte-finished Veloster... and she hasn't done ANYTHING to it. It still runs and looks great after 12 years
That's great news! Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips
What color?
Yeah, could you please do a step by step video on removing the following stains from a matte finish car specifically: 1) bird shit 2) bug splats 3) water spots
It's on our list of videos to make in the future!
@@DrBeasleys Looking forward to this future video. My dad (84 yrs old) just bought a Genesis with matte paint and I’m researching on how to help him care for the paint (and what NOT to do). Side Note: He did receive a very nice Dr. Beasley's Matte paint care kit from the Hyundai dealership. That’s a very helpful step off point.
I’m a Dr Beasley’s fan after using kit that came with my Ioniq 5 N and Genesis purchases. Been using the wash, but haven’t used other applications in box. How/what do I wax matte finish with? Standing or set time? Swirl or back and forth? I’d like to get a matte ceramic application done professionally. Heard expel has one?
Bought a challenger recently that has the satin top. Ive been stressed because i keep hearing how much of a pain matte paints are. This brought some comfort that its not as dramatic as people on the internet make it sound.
Happy to hear! Let us know if you have any questions on caring for the hood on your Challenger.
You might be able to help.
I have an expensive caravan with a matte finish paintwork. However, in Australia we have these F&&&cking birds that have acid in their droppings that causes damage if not cleaned straight away. How would I fix that stain after removal and what can I spray on the caravan to have that protection?
Thanks mate
Yeah, birds are the worst. We have some type of coastal bird that comes to our shop each spring to mate on the roofs of the buildings here in this industrial park. For about a month, everything outside gets splatted with bird droppings. So I feel your pain. The issue you have, is once damage has taken place, the only remedy is a chemical cleaning and if the paint is physically deformed, then no amount of chemical cleaning will undo the damage.
As for protection, our Matte Coating Pro is about as stout as you can get when looking for a ceramic coating for matte paints. But even with this coating or ANY brand of coating, or protection product, my guess based upon experience is nothing is going to prevent damage from the acids found in bird droppings. The only sure way to prevent damage is to prevent the bird droppings from getting onto the paint. This same thing goes for glossy paint. It's a real problem.
I once detailed only ONE HALF of a 1991 e34 BMW M5 for the 2002 Bimmerfest in California. At some point during the day the hood was down, and I just wiped off the entire hood to remove any light, accumulated dust to make sure it looked clean as people kept coming over and inspecting the before and after results.
After wiping the hood down, someone asked me a question, I was standing by the drivers front tire with my back to the car facing the person and answering their questions.
*We talked for less than 10 minutes, probably less than 5 minutes.*
After talking to the person, I turned around to look at the hood that I had just wiped down previously and lo and behold there was a fresh bird dropping on the polished and waxed side of the hood.
I quickly used a spray detailer and an microfiber polishing towel to remove the bird dropping. After removing the bird dropping, I inspected the area where it had landed for any signs of etching. To my surprise, the bird dropping had started to etch the paint, there was a spot where the paint had a definite stain and imprint from the Uric Acid in the bird dropping. *Less than 10 minutes and probably less than 5 minutes!*
Don't know what the bird had been eating but this opened my eyes as to how fast the acid in a bird dropping can cause damage to a car's finish. The time I spent answering a question for an attendee of the show wasn't very long... but it didn't take very long for the acid to go to work corroding the clear layer of paint.
This particular BMW was also used on the front label from a product Meguiar's used to make called SwirlX - click the link below to see a picture.
*themikephillipsforum.com/media/swirlx_mike_phillips1-jpg.6661/full*
This probably isn't very helpful but - keep a matte-safe spray detailer and some clean microfiber towels in your Caravan and as soon as you discover a bird dropping, carefully remove it ASAP. Besides that, undercover parking is always a blessing.
Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips
@ thanks for the reply. It’s good to read comments from creators. I’m about to get the area re-sprayed. Should I get, or is there a coating I can ask for to protect the paintwork? Like a clear coat or something on those lines
Just bought an RCF Fuji Speedway and its matte and carbon fiber.....will definitely use your products!!
You make me miss my RCF. Lol. Enjoy it! That NA engine is amazing. I like your UA-cam playlist. We have a few things in common, I will be saving the Kemet video to my ״watch later״ playlist 👍🏾
After having a matte painted bicycle I am fully aware of the issues of keeping it clean. Unfortunately I did not know about Dr. B's matte specific products and bought the cheaper product from CG's. Yep, you get what you pay for and a bicycle throwing dirt and grime shows up after every ride on matte paint. Now I highly recommend Dr. B's matte products and cringe every time I hear a vendor touting their product is matte 'safe' as in No.3 myth.
For someone in the field like myself, frequently dealing with construction sites and conditions where dust, sand, and vegetation can cause minor scratches, I’m interested in a finish that’s less prone to showing these imperfections. Would a matte or satin finish be more effective in concealing micro-scratches? I’m not looking for a finish that stays flawless but rather one that minimizes the visibility of everyday wear. Additionally, could applying five layers of clear coat enhance the durability and resilience of the paint job?
Let me answer your questions out-of-order. If you think you would want to pay a body shop to spray five layers of CLEARCOAT paint over matte paint, you might as well buy a glossy painted car. Even if the car is new, and in mint condition, any reputable body shop is going to SAND down the matte paint on your new car/truck in order to repaint and basically, you're talking about simply getting a custom paint job.
As for your first question - if you're looking for a paint system that will not easily show micro-scratches, then perhaps a matte white paint job would work for this, but you still need to be careful. In the real-world, if you want a low maintenance paint COLOR that will make it more difficult to see micro-scratches, then go for Silver Metallic. The metallic flake will make it more difficult for your eyes to focus on the absolute top surface, but instead your focus will be on the metallic flake - thus you won't see micro-scratches as easy.
That or next time you buy a work rig, maybe have some company that does bed liners, paint the outside of the truck with bed liner. My friend Dennis Gage did this with his old Ford ranch truck, looked awesome.
Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips
Hey Peter! While matte finishes don't show micro-scratches quite as much as glossy paint, larger scratches tend to stick out more and can't be removed through polishing. So while things like wash marks and general wear aren't as visible, an isolated hairline-type scratch might be more of a visual nuisance.
Adding additional clear is definitely great for protecting the base coat and body metal in the case of a serious gouge, but it won't necessarily provide additional scratch resistance. You just have more "wiggle room" before an abrading object cuts through the clear coat.
Does Satin dulls the mettialic paint?
Yes, the texture creates the *matte-look* but at the same time it mutes the metallic flake, (if any).
Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips
What should I do if a ceramic coating was applied over contaminants/water marks? From this video, the coating can’t be buffed off. Am I just stuck with this issue until the coating weathers away? I’ve tried the full stack of matte chemicals but no luck either.
Good question. So you've already tried removing with multiple sustained applications of Matte Paint Cleanser?
@@DrBeasleys I tried 3 applications back to back when I first noticed the marks, but they didn’t seem to budge. Moved up to Decon and Paint Cleanser Pro with a similar application process. Still no success.
Regarding gloss products not being compatible with matte finishes. What if the vehicle (in this case a motorcycle) has both gloss and matte finishes. Should I be covering the matte panels when washing the bike with "regular" soap?
If you have a vehicle or bike with both glossy and matte surfaces, you want to use a matte-safe soap. Matte-safe soaps are compatible with gloss, but not the other way around. If you were to use a glossy soap on matte, you would need to clean the matte paint sections again immediately after to remove any wax or silicone the glossy wash left behind.
I have a dodge challenger t/A flat black stripes down the sides how do you wax the paint and not the matt stripes ??
Very carefully. I'm not being factious, I'm being serious and the way to avoid getting any wax onto the matte stripes is to go slow and work carefully. You can even stay away from the stripes for about 1/8th inch to be extra careful. IF you do accidently get some wax on the matte stripes, have a clean, uncontaminated microfiber towel at the ready to wipe the stripe and try to get the wax off as soon as possible. As a long-time detailer, I've detailed a lot of cars like this and the first best thing you can do is SLOW down and be careful.
The next option you have is use some low-tack masking tape to tape-off the matte stripes to protect them, but even if you do this, you should still slow down and work around the taped edges carefully. Once you stain matte - it's hard to recover from this type of damage.
One more option would be to skip using car wax all together and use a ceramic coating. You must STILL be careful but at least ceramic coatings are clear, like water unlike car wax that is opaque.
-Mike Phillips
Would you recommend using a regular strip wash like 3D super pre soak on a matte painted car ?
We would recommend you contact the experts at 3D and get their recommendation since it's their product.
Is the matte paint on your car in horribly neglected condition that you need to do a strip wash?
The old saying applies to a lot of things when it comes to detailing,
*_Use the least aggressive process to get the job done_*
-Mike Phillips
@@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing gotcha , yeah no it’s more so for prep before a coating in case the dealer applied a wax or sealant is all.
@@Detailpops - There shouldn't be any type of wax or sealant applied to a matte finish from the dealership. That said, dealerships are known for being up to speed with all the correct technology we use in the detailing industry.
Is it possible to ASK the dealership if they applied anything that you need to be aware of?
Probably a snowball's chance in a fire for getting someone knowledgeable that can give you an answer. Some dealerships do have a Detail Department, and there would be a Manager that should know what their normal protocol is for the matte finished cars they sell.
-Mike Phillips
@@mikephillipsrealworlddetailing gotcha will do brother. I appreciate the help. The car comes in today so I didn’t want to try a strip wash if I didn’t need to. Should be here soon 💪
@@Detailpops - Congratulations. Which make and model did you buy? Also, besides this video, here's a fresh one that I made showing the washing and application process for Dr. Beasly's Matte Paint Coating
*How to Protect Matte Finish Cars*
ua-cam.com/video/lbLi3K4Xelk/v-deo.html
The most important thing is to always INSPECT your wash mitts, drying towels and wiping towels BEFORE you touch the paint on your new matte car. I have a brand-new article on how to wash a black car without instilling swirls and scratches via the process that should go live soon. The techniques I share to wash a black car apply to ANY type of paint that a person wants to keep pristine. We're shooting a video on the process tomorrow.
-Mike Phillips
I heard that scratches on matte paint are harder to fix that gloss paint because you can't polish - is that true?
That is true. This is why anyone that owns a car with paint like this has to be super careful not to put swirls or scratches into the finish.
Thanks for watching and commenting. -Mike Phillips
How do you spot treat bird poop without washing (or ruining) the entire finish?
Second, does there need to be a "breaking in" wash for the first time I wash my new matte car? Or do I just do all the same you're saying here
The safest way I know to remove bird droppings, especially if they have dried, is to take a clean, microfiber towel and get it wet with clean water. Next, fold it 4 ways and place it directly on top of the dried bird dropping.
Next, take a glass or bottle of water and pour water onto the microfiber towel to flood it with water. Once the towel is fully wet and can hold no more water allow about a minute to go by so the water can dissolve, emulsify and loosen the bird dropping and then carefully grab the bird dropping pile into the microfiber towel and lift straight-up off the paint. Then wash anything left off with clean water and a quality soap.
There is no break-in time. The factory paint is baked on before the car is assembled. By the LENGTHY time it takes for the car to leave the manufacturing plant, arrive at a dealership and then have a person purchase it and drive it home - the paint is fully dried and cured and safe to wash.
Also - the BEST time to ceramic coat your matte painted car is as soon as you get it home. Sooner is better.
Hope that helps... -Mike Phillips
Hi, I've just bought an Ioniq 5 in matte grey. It's got very light marks down one side like it brushed past a bush. Is there any of your products that would lift out the marks? There not proper scratches, just marks from the wooden branches I think? Cheers
Hi Paul, we'd recommend cleaning up the scuffs with our Matte Paint Cleanser to see if lifting out contaminant transfer can improve the appearance.
I own vw vento matte edition ..
its been 2.5 years and color looks like brand new..
Great info!
What about little scratches? You cannot remove those with polish like you would do on a gloss paint. Respreay a whole panel?
Correct. You cannot polish matte paint without altering the appearance. This is true for deep scratches or little scratches. -Mike Phillips
@@MikePhillips-Dr.Beasleys Thank you!
@@MurphySuperstar - FWIW - the most important thing you can do to take care of vehicles with matte paint or glossy paint is to INSPECT everything that touches the body panels. This primarily includes, wash mitts, drying towels and microfiber wiping towels. All three of these things are easily contaminated and if contaminated and then rubbed over paint - you will scratch the paint. So, wash, dry and INSPECT everything you use that touches the paint. -Mike Phillips
What about using something like XPEL Stealth?
What should I use to take stickers off my matte finish ?
Are your products available in the UAE? Specifically Dubai
how to remove water spots from matte paint? most agressive way when regular ways like water spot remover spray has little effect... say wheel cleanser?
If Water Spot Remover is unable to remove the water spot, it may have etched the paint at that point. The area would need to be resprayed in such an instance.
I tried water spot remover first time around after wash did nothing, disappointed. I figured I was being overly cautious, I tried again this time making sure surface was thoroughly dry, heavily saturated the surface with water spot remover let it dwell for about 5 minutes or so (reapplied in any areas that threatened to dry up) buffed off and saw major improvement. Repeated two more times and voila water spots gone! Looks immaculate now. Of course do this on a very cool day and cool surface. Dr. Beasley products are not harsh so patience and time is your ally
Can you put a paint protector film over a matte finish?
Absolutely, it just needs to be a PPF designed to produce a matte finish. Conventional PPF is designed to enhance gloss and clarity, which you of course want to avoid with matte or satin finishes.
agreed with everything except the "history of the internet" part lol. fair enough there are a lot of butchers at dealerships pretending to be detailers. but there are a handful of us who take it serious and do our homework. keep the great tips coming please
There are a lot of good detailers out there doing work for dealerships - our apologies for painting with such a broad stroke 🙏
@@DrBeasleys all good I wasn't offended. thanks tho
Hahaha I purchased the sonata n line with a sliver matte finish and came with your product in the truck lol
You talk about the finish, "It's either matte or it's gloss." How about the wheels on my Dodge Charger which are described by manufacturer as "Low Gloss Black Wheels." Would that be considered Matte or Gloss?🤔
When it comes to paint finishes, anything less than gloss (low gloss, semi-gloss, etc) should be treated like a matte finish, because the goal is to preserve the finish's reflectivity, not to add to it. We're not saying low gloss finishes are the same as matte, just that they should be cared for the same.
Strange you say matte finish isn't difficult.
But then you go on to cite a bunch of things that you can't do with matte finish...
Moreso that it's not difficult if you already care about keeping your car looking good. For those who are invested in maintaining their vehicle's appearance to the highest level, the amount of work involved is essentially the same as a glossy finish, just using different products.
I always liked Matte paint with their shineless finish, makes the car looks solid.
Now that i know these paintjob is a piece of work, i guess i'll get myself ready when i finally got a car with it on.
Agree. A matte finish can totally change the look of a car.
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The answer is in the name.
Smash the subscription and like buttons. NO THANKS!
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YEAA, I THINK THE INDUSTRY GET MORE MONEY BY PRODUCE SUCH SYSTEM OF PAINTING BECAUSE THEY DONT NEED LOT OF CLEAR COAT 😂😂😂
Usely they will promote PPF more high hig hig cost 😂😂😂🎉. In my opinion, prefer to coating the car in the harddess coat and in much more layer, just tht to have more protection then nothing we put on such matte system of paint shall i say 😂😂😂😂😂😂
This guy is just trying to sell products, and matte IS hard work to maintain .
Keep in mind, NOTHING HAPPENS until someone sells you something. Whatever your favorite sport, or hobby, or car or boat or whatever is - you could not use it nor enjoy it until someone sold it to you. Dr. Beasley's makes great products that solve problems, so thank you Dr. Beasley's for helping so many people take care of their matte finish cars with products that are safe and effective.
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Matte is too much trouble to have on your vehicle,too much hard work,satin is a better finish .
Actually, if you wash a matte finish carefully and take care of it, it's less work than glossy paint. And this same thing holds true for satin or frozen paint.
The trick is to always inspect anything that will touch the matte paint including,
- Wash mitts
- Drying towels
- Microfiber wiping towels
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