Matte paint finish on cars. WHY?

[ColinJ]

Matt finish on cars? Who knows why. Why do people keep American Pit Bulls and other aggressive dogs as pets? Some of the great imponderable questions of our society.

Yeah, like "Why do people think it is worth driving miles out into the countryside to admire the beauty of it, and then litter it with empty cans and takeaway food wrappers?" ...

 

[Jody]

Sorry Jody , I know you know what you are talking about, my post was more for those that may not.

Apologies!

 

[Archie_tect]

...I wasn't keen on the Bentley some footballer had wrapped in camouflage colours though, less is more n all that.

Haven't seen that one....

 

[smokeysmoo]

When I worked at a Peugeot dealers they launched a factory finished matt model, the RCZ ASHPHALT.

This was not a vinyl wrap finish, but I suspect the owners who had asked me about getting a touch up for them wish it was. You simply couldn't get one, not sure of the exact reason but I suspect it's due to it not being a conventional paint finish, the product needed mustn't be suitable to supply in small quantities.

The rules and regs for doing the PDI were lengthy to say the least, 'special' cleaning products had to be used to prep the car prior to collection, polishing is a complete no no, (obviously), and the handbook warns the customer about the care needed to maintain the finish. You can't even put it through a carwash, not that you would anyway, but I know some people use them.

I loved the RCZ but I didn't like the Ashphalt purely due to the matt finish

On the other hand I love my matt black CAAD10, she's a babe, schwing

 

[ScotiaLass]

I hate matt paintwork - I think it looks fugly!
Hubby however loves it and would like a vinyl wrap on our van...like that's gonna happen!

 

[ScotiaLass]

[QUOTE 3000349, member: 9609"]Mario Balotelli - talented and intimidating looking black Italian striker, also played for Man City, come to world attention in the 2012 Euros
Link to his car Link[/QUOTE]
NO!!! That is wrong on SO many levels!

 

[Jody]

[QUOTE 3000349, member: 9609"]Mario Balotelli - talented and intimidating looking black Italian striker, also played for Man City, come to world attention in the 2012 Euros
Link to his car Link[/QUOTE]

I don't follow football at all but thought this guy was ace. Don't forget the full outfit of matching Bentley, onesie and quad bike

 

[Archie_tect]

[QUOTE 3000349, member: 9609"]Mario Balotelli - talented and intimidating looking black Italian striker, also played for Man City, come to world attention in the 2012 Euros
Link to his car Link[/QUOTE]
Haven't seen.... camouflaged car... no, I agree, it wasn't funny.

 

[Chromatic]

Haven't seen.... camouflaged car... no, I agree, it wasn't funny.

I got it Archie.

 

[nazzurro19]

It can be done , when did i ever say it will look decent ? Same as buying some.paint and using a roller it works but again ive never said to a decent standard.... geeze and no i dont drive a saxo i have a nice bora which i rarely use

 

[screenman]

It can be done , when did i ever say it will look decent ? Same as buying some.paint and using a roller it works but again ive never said to a decent standard.... geeze and no i dont drive a saxo i have a nice bora which i rarely use

Nice choice of car.

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

My cross bike is matt green

My bike would be cross if it was matt green too!

 

[Cyclopathic]

Matt finish on cars makes them into very useful chalk boards.

 

[Smurfy]

is it not a vinyl body wrap? Original paint will be in mint condition underneath.

still looks pants though.

You can get velvet too!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2337427/The-100k-Porsche-Panamera-wrapped-VELVET.html

 

[CopperBrompton]

Matte looks great in black or grey. I'm not convinced about that green.