Schnippy

I wanna know from the people that allready have their c43 longer dan 1 or 2 years how the matte paint is.

I've ordered the designo "selenite grey magno" but I've heard from some people that this is very risky since matte paint start to shine after a while on places you touch the most such as door latch, boot lid ect.

I just saw the color in showroom and there it looks just great but never saw a car on the streets.

angelas111

How much is the option for that paint? You could always have it liquid wrapped in a matte finish (if you have regular paint) in whatever color you choose for under $1500. Mine is currently liquid wrapped in an oem gloss sheen but I'm gonna re do it in a matte finish soon.

DVision44

You’re probably better off asking this to the c63 folks as it’s a much more common color for them. I liked the color so much I had to have it. Apparently 5ilver-5urfer has had his for quite a while and offered me a bit of advice about Dr Beasley’s products.

Schnippy

And what was his advice and your expirience with the color?

DVision44

Just to not let anyone wash it and to use Dr Beasleys line of products over Mercedes line. I just got my car last weekend (https://mbworld.org/forums/c450-c43-...-business.html) so I really can't tell you much but taking care of matte paint is not as hard as it's made out to be. (It's come along way) It's just that you have to make sure NOT to use the wrong products and avoid any deep scratches. My Dr Beasleys kit came with a DO NOT WASH placard which is cool for when you take your car in for service or to places that offer to wash your ride.

jonathan358

Hey just wondering, how long does that stuff last? Which products do I need? First time getting matte paint as well and those tiny bottles are expensive... Probably made a bad choice for salty, snowy NE weather but at least I'll look cool for like 2 days.

DVision44

I just ordered the full kit and the waterless wash(great service and they include free stuff) I'm not even sure how long it will last. The bottles aren't very big but apparently very little is needed. For example the Matte Coating bottle is tiny but a few drops on the applicator go a long way and the bottle is good for about 4 applications (once every 6-9 months). As far as the weather goes I'm up in North Jersey... I've got the same winter issues....smh.

Here's another Matte nano coating...
A friend of mine has this on his matte Z06 along with an xpel stealth wrap on the frontend to protect from chips. I'm considering going that route...

jonathan358

Sounds good thanks for the reply.

Master-Spud

I've had mine for a year, I wash my car myself... Pressure wash, then by hand with matte finish soap (have used beasleys and chemical guys) I've had zero issues with my finish and also one of my favorite things about my car. It makes it stand out way more and get loads of compliments on it. I would order it again in a heart beat. I also live in Northern Alberta, and drive the car year round... So not exactly babied lol

Schnippy

Nice, I will follow your topic!! I just ordered mine and it will be the facelift that will be delivered in july.

jonathan358

Idk if Alberta uses salt or another de-icer but do you apply any sealants after the soap wash?

Master-Spud

I apply a sealant every 6-8 months.

NL007

jonathan358

I would assume the Matte Paint Sealant by Dr. Beasleys as he's mentioned that before.

I am planning to XPEL the full front and CC everything with an undecided brand.

edit: whoops wrong user.

Rayc63s

Easy to maintain, don't go through car wash and never have a 3rd party wash your car. Just hand wash with matte specific products. There are sealants for matte car that you applied by hand with microfiber. Just don't put too much force into it. You do not want to buff the paint. I would be hesitant to ppf a matte car as you can't buff off any residue when you feel like taking it off. I am not a professional detailer so don't quote me on it. However we recently had a member that took off the yellow stripes from an edition 1 with less than ideal result.

NL007

Before asking many questions, I am going through previous threads to get a sense of the experiences, mostly about the Xpel on matte to protect the paint...i really need to decide soon...

DVision44

Dino333

I am about to get an SL with Matte Designo Selenite gray- not my first color choice but buying used with low low miles- and it does look cool in the light - maybe a bit drab on cloudy days? - But I am getting Xpel on the entire car and it wont matter what I wash it with then...

Tirgoman

The matte finish of the MB Magno paint is the result of a matte clear coat instead of a glossy clear coat, so essentially the actual color is still protected. As with anything g matte, if you rub it long and hard enough you'll actually start to polish the matte away but I think that'll take some serious rubbing. Since the matte material is actually through the entire layer of matte paint I don't see all the worry. I'm not a fan of the Magno but did spring for the Designo Cardinal Red which I love. To each their own.

Rudeney

I'm fairly certain the color of that part is called "graphite", code 9C75. The part number is A2306931217, and then add the "9C75" color code to the end.

I'd just buy a new one. It's cheap:

https://www.mercedespartsdelivered.c...23069312179c75

garno

Anyone out there resprayed a panel on there Selenite grey magno car and the process needed to match the panel with the rest of the car? The new panel on mine is very matt whilst the rest of the car has a slight sheen so there must be I guess a process hopefully to match it to the rest of the car I need to take. Any help would be much appreciated. Best garno

jonathan358

Almost 2 years in. No issues with the way the paint looks.

I wash by hand with 2-bucket method and pressure washer, lazy wash consists of 7 minute soap and rinse at a coin wash.

The general upkeep isn't too bad, but I will not say that the Magno paint keeps the car looking clean for longer than a regular gloss paint. It looks very bad with dirty/salted roads.

My issue however is that you MUST get the car wrapped with PPF. I scratched my car and it pains me every single time I look it. Small scuff so I am too cheap to have it repainted and am afraid it will not match the with the rest of car (even though they have a colour matching process; very expensive).

Worst part of this paint is that you cannot wax, clay, or polish the car.

In the future, I would go with wraps to avoid the headache.

I think it will even out over time. Just throwing this out there but perhaps you can try to apply light wax onto the newly painted panel. Eventually it will wear off and hopefully it will balance out lol.