Designo Matte Finish paint - upkeep???
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Designo Matte Finish paint - upkeep???
Saw a E350 with a designo matte finish paint on it.
Does anybody know:
- is that finish safe to wax?
- run through a soft touch car wash? (just like typical clear coat finishes)
- any other special upkeep?
Does anybody know:
- is that finish safe to wax?
- run through a soft touch car wash? (just like typical clear coat finishes)
- any other special upkeep?
Last edited by imaphaetonguy; 05-03-2016 at 06:02 PM.
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Yes, it is perfectly ok to wash and wax just like any other car. However if damage occurs, usually the entirety of that part of the car has to be repainted. It cannot simply be color sanded or polished out like a normal car. If this has been done on any other car, it is usually noticeable.
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MY17 E43 Matte Selenite/Macchiato Beige, MY16 GLE350d Tenorite/Crystal Grey, MY17 B250
You cannot wax/polish matte paint. You can buy sealants that maintain the (lack of) gloss.
Car washes are no problem. I miss my matte E550 coupe!
Car washes are no problem. I miss my matte E550 coupe!
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