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How Matte Finishes Affect The Repair Plan
I-CAR · August 10, 2022
Summary
This article outlines the unique challenges and procedural changes required when repairing and refinishing vehicles with matte finishes. It highlights that because matte clearcoats cannot be blended or buffed to remove defects, meticulous cleanliness and extensive test-panel preparation are required.
What to do on the job
Spray a test panel to confirm both the color match and the specific matte clearcoat gloss level before applying any paint to the vehicle.
How to use it
Use this document to justify additional labor time and materials for spray-out test panels, paint booth preparation, and potentially larger refinish areas (such as painting entire panels) since blending and buffing out dirt nibs are not possible on matte finishes.
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