Matt Black

[mic_check_1_2]

hey everyone my cars just recently been painted matt black and im wondering how to keep it clean, cuz the color duznt have a clear coat which means no protection.. which sort of rules out goin to carlovers cuz the gurney might strip the paint off, would it best just to get a very soft cloth n just dampen it and wipe the car down????

thanks

josh

[adam-__-]

Can't you use normal car wash stuff? If not, I guess you can only use water and a sponge.

Any pics?

Edited August 30, 2007 by adam-__-

[DriftyR33]

I would of given it a coat of clear with matting agent in it, then you get the matt finish but you can clean it the same as any other paint finish, dont think anyone will be able to give you a correct answer on your question, as your not suppose to just coat a car in base coat, its going to attract the moisture and get micro blisters after time, clear coat seal's the base and protects it, like I said giving it a coat of matt clear is your best option.

Edited August 30, 2007 by DriftyR33

[cruzin33]

I would give it a coat in clear as DriftyR33 said it is needed to seal the base coat from moisture. Have you got any pic's

[n15m0]

wat happens when it rains really hard and u find urself back in your driveway with a bare metal shell again??

[Basti]

probably shoulda thought of it b4 getting the spray done. id say ask the ppl who did the job. they should know

[mic_check_1_2]

lol the power of a gurney in one spot would do it, not heavy rain , and i asked the people who did it ...me, and didnt have a clue lol

[adam-__-]

Do you have any pictures to show us your piece of work?

[Munkyb0y]

satin (matt) clear coat. you gotta do it.

show us the car. ca'arn, we wanna see how they look in matt black

[mic_check_1_2]

ill take pics sumtime this weekend, where do i get this clear matt stuff?? cuz iv neva heard of it b4

[DriftyR33]

ill take pics sumtime this weekend, where do i get this clear matt stuff?? cuz iv neva heard of it b4

All paint suppliers supply a matting agent for all clear coat systems, any paint shop can sort you out

[n15m0]

so was this off a spray guy or spray can jobbie??

[mic_check_1_2]

did it myself with a spray gun, ill take pics today or tomoro, when skirts and pods are painted and fitted

[Atreyu]

Yes you need to use a Matt Clear if you want it to last. If you dont you will see marks all over the car from people touching it etc. Moisture will be absorbed by the paint causing the paint to flake off and rust the surface. Its like people driving around with cars in primer, when they go to topcoat the topcoat doesnt adhere due to all the moisture the primer has taken in...

In Speed magazine there was an R33 GTR in matt black, looked tough as, in that article they also say they were changing the paint to a satin finish as marks appear to easy on the flat.

Satin and Matt are different..

[Spunky Munky]

Post up some pictures.... I've never seen a matt-black Skyline before... but this colour makes front lips, bars and cosmetic mods look tough... don't know about the whole car though....

[KLR33]

as stated before this is what u should have used

[adam-__-]

Not a Skyline, but sexy

[JVP]

that S15 was in the latest HPI

it is pure sex.

[swanny180]

that S15 was in the latest HPI

it is pure sex.

Farking +1!!

Sexiest looking car I have seen in a while...

[adam-__-]

Bit off topic, but here are some more shots.