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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

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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.

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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..

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