Cleaning Matte Green Paint.

[seamust1000]

Hi All

I've washed my car today and used matte friendly snow foam and shampoo.

Is it just me? There seems to be a reflection on the rear door panel, does it look like the paint has become reflective. I haven't used any polish.

Thanks
Seamust1000

 

[Deleted member 11291]

Looks like, how was it prepared by the garage? Im sure others who have that colour will soon respond. @Bricktop X PWR are you there?…..

 

[Tuareg]

Surely the colour texture is more of a silk rather than matt when new?

 

[seamust1000]

Maybe it's just me over worrying, the other side is the same, it's where the rear door curves down, look at an angle and it looks like it shines, the rest of the car is fine

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

Looks like, how was it prepared by the garage? Im sure others who have that colour will soon respond. @Bricktop X PWR are you there?…..

I am!

Mines dull, but sometimes it can look shiny. Just a trick of the light I reckon, just like the 2nd picture.

 

[Ian Key]

I am!

Mines dull, but sometimes it can look shiny. Just a trick of the light I reckon, just like the 2nd picture.

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Your car scrubs up well ?

 

[Deleted member 11291]

Your car scrubs up well ?

Pity about the owner…..

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

Pity about the owner…..

Cheeky Mother.
























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[chelsea56]

Mine's shiny all over-)

 

[Buck]

When I went to visit an MG garage I was warned by the dealership, if I order to Matte Green to make sure I wash in straight lines. Any circular motion (like Daniel son) would cause the car to lose its matte and become shiny.

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

As a rule, I wash in straight lines, but that's not because of what has been said to you.

Even if you have Arms Like Popeye and are pressing really hard, there is no way on earth your going to turn your Matte Paint shiny.

Certainly not with the correct Shampoo anyway.

Polish yes.

Multitude of Wash Products specifically for Matte finishes?
No.

 

[Matt x power]

Mines the same too its more satin than matte I wouldn't worry about it

 

[Ian Key]

I notice @Bricktop X PWR has found a solution for the matt paint going shiny. I think it's called Cymru llaid.

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

7 Months and a day since my first ever post.

She's still looking Mighty Fine.

Couple of tiny stone chips, but nothing else to write home about.

I was worried about looking after this finish before I bought the car, but it's turned out to be a doddle.

It's certainly a lot less work than gloss.

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

On a bit of a road trip and decided to put my car through an IMO car wash.

I've always used them with previous cars but was a bit nervous due to my car being Matte Green.

I went for the Foam Wash which doesn't put any wax finishes on your car.

Also wondering if the rear Spoiler would stay on!

Suffice to say, all was well.

 

[JustAnotherMidlifeCrisis]

Braver man than I.

 

[firstMG]

On a bit of a road trip and decided to put my car through an IMO car wash.

I've always used them with previous cars but was a bit nervous due to my car being Matte Green.

I went for the Foam Wash which doesn't put any wax finishes on your car.

Also wondering if the rear Spoiler would stay on!

Suffice to say, all was well.

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What coating you have on the paint?

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

Braver man than I.

I was reticent to be sure.

Might even try a wax finish next time.

It's only sprayed on with water so can't be anymore liquid than the Aquawax I use all the time anyway.

 

[dsimpkins]

Braver man than I.

 

[Matt x power]

I use ez care Insta gloss on mine at the end of the wash process,it looks good, shiny but not too shiny and it puts a layer of protection on the paint, not ceramic I know.