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The only true matte finish on a normal car that I know of is the Hyundai ionic 5. The wet in wet putty is the glossy coating. On matte paint, there is no gloss.

• bonestamp2 4y ago
  Most of the luxury brands offer true matte paint finishes. For example, if you want matte paint ("Frozen" as they call it) on a BMW, you can order through this program: https://www.bmwusa.com/innovations/bmw-individual.html https://www.bmwusa.com/innovations/bmw-individual.html Like you said, these true matte paints don't have a clear coat, so they are a pain to own. On the other hand, these "Putty" finishes that the blog is talking about are likely an attempt by the paint companies to offer a matte-like look that is still easy to maintain, and that's why they do employ a clear coat. The PPG paints use a special matte clear coat, and axalta paints use a matte additive to the base color and a matte clear coat product. Those are the two main automotive paint suppliers, but I expect the other suppliers have a similar approach.
• evan_ 4y ago
  > always test products in a hidden area maybe they should provide you with a 1'x1' square of painted metal to test on, I'm not sure where on a car is hidden and still painted.
  • frosted-flakes 4y ago
    Open any door and you'll find plenty of spots. Including in under the hood or behind the fuel door.