{"id":104752,"date":"2024-04-18T07:26:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T14:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=104752"},"modified":"2024-10-24T12:00:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T19:00:33","slug":"keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Matte Car Paint in Good Condition"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column104752_b5f228-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column104752_b5f228-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column104752_b5f228-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column104752_b5f228-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column104752_b5f228-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column104752_b5f228-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column104752_b5f228-7a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column104752_b5f228-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column104752_b5f228-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column104752_b5f228-7a inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-96efd6  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-814809\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading104752_e88c48-26, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading104752_e88c48-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading104752_e88c48-26\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading104752_e88c48-26 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading104752_e88c48-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading104752_e88c48-26\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading104752_e88c48-26 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading104752_e88c48-26[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading104752_e88c48-26\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading104752_e88c48-26 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading104752_e88c48-26\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Also known as a flat finish, matte car paint is a muted type of finish that isn&rsquo;t shiny. Instead of the common glossy finish, a matte clear coat is applied after the colored paint dries and cures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To maintain your matte car paint, avoid automatic car washes, hand wash your vehicle with the right products, and use sealants specifically formulated for matte paint.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matte car paint stands out from other cars, looks better in photographs than glossy vehicles, and doesn&rsquo;t need polishing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s just something about matte car paint that looks so cool. Without the typical shine you see on most cars, a matte finish gives your vehicle a unique, sophisticated aesthetic. However, before giving your car a matte makeover, you ought to know what you&rsquo;re getting into. Taking care of a matte car&rsquo;s finish is a lot of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Matte Paint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Matte paint isn&rsquo;t actually a type of paint. Also known as a flat finish, it&rsquo;s a muted type of finish that isn&rsquo;t shiny. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-paint-a-truck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Painting a car body\">Painting a car body<\/a> is a lengthy process of priming, applying several layers of color, and finishing with a final <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-long-does-clear-coat-take-to-dry-on-a-vehicle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"clear coat\">clear coat<\/a>. Instead of the common glossy finish, a matte clear coat is applied after the colored paint dries and cures. Another option is to get your car wrapped, which can sometimes be cheaper than actually painting it matte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Care for Matte Car Paint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot goes into keeping a matte black car&rsquo;s paint in good condition. Here are a few care tips to remember when caring for your matte car:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Automatic Car Washes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first rule of owning a matte car is to avoid automatic car washes at all costs. Automatic car washes use rough brushes and harsh chemicals that will damage the sealant and protective layer of your matte car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hand Wash With the Right Products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your matte car clean, you&rsquo;ll have to do things the old-fashioned way. Hand wash your car using soft brushes and a matte paint cleaner that won&rsquo;t damage your vehicle&rsquo;s finish. Some owners prefer to use DIY cleaners, such as a mixture of dish soap and vinegar, but it&rsquo;s best to go for products that are specifically formulated for matte paint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&rsquo;t Use Traditional Paste Wax<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your car&rsquo;s finish in good condition, you&rsquo;ll have to seal it every six to nine months. However, you should never use traditional paste wax because this can permanently ruin the matte effect. If you want to protect your vehicle, look for matte sealant instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hire a Professional for Visible Scratches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting rid of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/basic-types-of-car-scratches-can-you-fix-them-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"visible scratches\">visible scratches<\/a> on a matte surface can be hard, time-consuming, and expensive. If you&rsquo;re a gearhead who loves DIY projects, you might want to sit this one out. You can&rsquo;t just buff scratches from a matte finish like you can with a shiny surface. You&rsquo;ll have to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/repainting-your-vehicle-picking-the-best-car-paint-color-and-finish-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"repaint the whole vehicle\">repaint the whole vehicle<\/a> just to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-scratches-from-your-car-using-common-household-items\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"get rid of any spots or imperfections\">get rid of any spots or imperfections<\/a>. This is why it might be best to just leave this job to a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of a Matte Finish Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s so much more to matte cars than just looking cool. Here are a few advantages of matte car paint:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stands Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking for a vehicle that stands out, then switching to a matte car is the way to go. Less than 10% of vehicles on the road are matte, so yours will easily stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looks Better in Photographs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking a picture of glossy vehicles can be hard because their bodies reflect light. Luckily, this isn&rsquo;t a problem you&rsquo;ll encounter with matte cars. A matte finish won&rsquo;t reflect light, so you can easily take a photo of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Doesn&rsquo;t Need Polishing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike glossy cars, matte cars don&rsquo;t need to be polished. Polishing a surface brings back its shine, and this isn&rsquo;t something you want for matte surfaces. Polishing creates a shiny spot and makes the matte finish look uneven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disadvantages of Matte Paint Cars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before deciding on a matte finish, there are also a few disadvantages you should think about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scratches Stand Out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of glossy car paint is that it hides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/basic-types-of-car-scratches-can-you-fix-them-yourself\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"scratches and other imperfections\">scratches and other imperfections<\/a> well. With a matte finish, there&rsquo;s nowhere to hide. A small scratch will stick out like a sore thumb. The worst part is that you can&rsquo;t just polish, wax, or sand the scratch away. You&rsquo;ll have to repaint your entire vehicle just to get rid of a tiny scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High Maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Matte cars need a lot of TLC. Unlike glossy cars, you can&rsquo;t polish them to refresh their look. Instead, you&rsquo;ll have to use matte paint sealers and protection films to maintain your car&rsquo;s matte finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Additional Warranty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, most warranties won&rsquo;t cover your vehicle&rsquo;s matte finish. Manufacturers know matte automotive paint is more delicate than a gloss finish, so they typically won&rsquo;t offer an additional warranty for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Expensive Than Regular Paint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s a reason why matte black cars look much more expensive than glossy black cars: matte paint costs much more than other types of car paint. On average, you can spend anywhere from $2,500 to $7,000 for a matte finish. Compare this to the average gloss finish, which usually costs around $1,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Get Quality Cleaning Supplies for Your Vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping your vehicle&rsquo;s matte paint job in good condition can be difficult if you don&rsquo;t have the right tools. You need proper brushes and cleaning supplies to maintain your car&rsquo;s unique matte finish. Thankfully, you can get your hands on a full set of cleaning supplies from CarParts.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/carparts.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarParts.com\">CarParts.com<\/a> has many different cleaning tools in our catalog. Whether you&rsquo;re looking for detailing brushes or safe, microfiber-wrapped sponges, we got you covered. Once you choose the supplies you need, you can proceed through our secure and convenient checkout to finalize your order. You won&rsquo;t have to wait long after that. If you order from within the continental US before 12 PM ET, we&rsquo;ll even ship your order to your door in as fast as two business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hand-wash your matte car paint the right way. Place your order for a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/car-cleaning-cloth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"car cleaning cloth\">car cleaning cloth<\/a> and other cleaning supplies at CarParts.com today.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>There&rsquo;s just something about matte car paint that looks so cool. Without the typical shine you see on most cars,&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":104907,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3950,3768],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2607,3742],"class_list":{"0":"post-104752","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-for-the-car-owner","8":"category-lifestyle","9":"entry"},"acf":{"adrotate_specific_mobile_ad":"","adrotate_specific_desktop_ad":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Keeping Your Matte Car Paint in Good Condition - In The Garage with CarParts.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Unsure how to maintain your matte car paint? Learn the best tips on how to take care of your car\u2019s matte finish and more here.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Keeping Your Matte Car Paint in Good Condition - In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Unsure how to maintain your matte car paint? Learn the best tips on how to take care of your car\u2019s matte finish and more here.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-04-18T14:26:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-10-24T19:00:33+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/matte-black-car.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1500\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@carpartscom\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\\\/\"},\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"4\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com Research Team\",\"jobTitle\":\"Expert Automotive Writer\",\"description\":\"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. Guided by CarParts.com&#039;s thorough editorial process, our team strives to produce guides and resources DIYers and casual car owners can trust.\",\"knowsAbout\":\"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews\",\"publishingPrinciples\":\"\\\/blog\\\/our-team\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/thecpteam\\\/\",\"sameAs\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/carpartscom, https:\\\/\\\/twitter.com\\\/CarPartscom, https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@CarPartscomOfficial\\\/, https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/carpartscom\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"$id\":\"4\",\"name\":\"Anthony Harlin\",\"jobTitle\":\"ASE Master Automobile Technician\",\"description\":\"Tony Harlin is a Master Gas and Diesel Diagnostic Technician with over 18 years of experience. He works full-time at a large independent automotive shop as a driveability and repair technician working on all types of vehicles with a focus on diesels. ASE certifications include A1-A9, L1 and L2, as well as X1.\",\"knowsAbout\":\"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews\",\"publishingPrinciples\":\"\\\/blog\\\/our-team\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/author\\\/anthonyharlin\\\/\",\"sameAs\":\"https:\\\/\\\/youtube.com\\\/c\\\/nutsboltswithtone, https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/nuts_n_bolts_with_tone\\\/, https:\\\/\\\/vm.tiktok.com\\\/ZMeESTrYT\\\/\"}],\"headline\":\"Keeping Your Matte Car Paint in Good Condition\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-04-18T14:26:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-24T19:00:33+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1077,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/matte-black-car.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"For the Car Owner\",\"Lifestyle\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\\\/\",\"name\":\"Keeping Your Matte Car Paint in Good Condition - In The Garage with CarParts.com\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/matte-black-car.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-04-18T14:26:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-24T19:00:33+00:00\",\"description\":\"Unsure how to maintain your matte car paint? Learn the best tips on how to take care of your car\u2019s matte finish and more here.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/matte-black-car.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2024\\\/04\\\/matte-black-car.jpg\",\"width\":1500,\"height\":1000,\"caption\":\"matte black car\"},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"name\":\"In The Garage with CarParts.com\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"CarParts.com\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/cp-itg-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/cp-itg-logo.png\",\"width\":2048,\"height\":398,\"caption\":\"CarParts.com\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/carpartscom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/carpartscom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/carpartscom\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@CarPartscomOfficial\\\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.carparts.com\\\/blog\\\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Keeping Your Matte Car Paint in Good Condition - In The Garage with CarParts.com","description":"Unsure how to maintain your matte car paint? Learn the best tips on how to take care of your car\u2019s matte finish and more here.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Keeping Your Matte Car Paint in Good Condition - In The Garage with CarParts.com","og_description":"Unsure how to maintain your matte car paint? Learn the best tips on how to take care of your car\u2019s matte finish and more here.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/","og_site_name":"In The Garage with CarParts.com","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom","article_published_time":"2024-04-18T14:26:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-10-24T19:00:33+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1500,"height":1000,"url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/matte-black-car.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@carpartscom","twitter_site":"@carpartscom","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/"},"author":[{"@type":"Person","$id":"4","name":"CarParts.com Research Team","jobTitle":"Expert Automotive Writer","description":"The CarParts.com Research Team is composed of experienced automotive and tech writers working with (ASE)-certified automobile technicians and automotive journalists to bring up-to-date, helpful information to car owners in the US. Guided by CarParts.com&#039;s thorough editorial process, our team strives to produce guides and resources DIYers and casual car owners can trust.","knowsAbout":"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews","publishingPrinciples":"\/blog\/our-team\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/thecpteam\/","sameAs":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom, https:\/\/twitter.com\/CarPartscom, https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CarPartscomOfficial\/, https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carpartscom\/"},{"@type":"Person","$id":"4","name":"Anthony Harlin","jobTitle":"ASE Master Automobile Technician","description":"Tony Harlin is a Master Gas and Diesel Diagnostic Technician with over 18 years of experience. He works full-time at a large independent automotive shop as a driveability and repair technician working on all types of vehicles with a focus on diesels. ASE certifications include A1-A9, L1 and L2, as well as X1.","knowsAbout":"Auto Repair, Car Maintenance, Auto Parts, Car Reviews","publishingPrinciples":"\/blog\/our-team\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/anthonyharlin\/","sameAs":"https:\/\/youtube.com\/c\/nutsboltswithtone, https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nuts_n_bolts_with_tone\/, https:\/\/vm.tiktok.com\/ZMeESTrYT\/"}],"headline":"Keeping Your Matte Car Paint in Good Condition","datePublished":"2024-04-18T14:26:00+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-24T19:00:33+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/"},"wordCount":1077,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/matte-black-car.jpg","articleSection":["For the Car Owner","Lifestyle"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/","name":"Keeping Your Matte Car Paint in Good Condition - In The Garage with CarParts.com","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/matte-black-car.jpg","datePublished":"2024-04-18T14:26:00+00:00","dateModified":"2024-10-24T19:00:33+00:00","description":"Unsure how to maintain your matte car paint? Learn the best tips on how to take care of your car\u2019s matte finish and more here.","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/matte-black-car.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/matte-black-car.jpg","width":1500,"height":1000,"caption":"matte black car"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/","name":"In The Garage with CarParts.com","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"CarParts.com","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cp-itg-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cp-itg-logo.png","width":2048,"height":398,"caption":"CarParts.com"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carpartscom","https:\/\/x.com\/carpartscom","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carpartscom","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CarPartscomOfficial\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"","url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/"}]}},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/matte-black-car.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/matte-black-car.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"","author_link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/keeping-your-matte-car-paint-in-good-condition\/"},"authors":[{"term_id":2607,"user_id":1651,"is_guest":0,"slug":"thecpteam","display_name":"CarParts.com Research Team","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/thecpteam.jpg","url2x":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/thecpteam.jpg"},"0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""},{"term_id":3742,"user_id":1647,"is_guest":0,"slug":"anthonyharlin","display_name":"Anthony Harlin, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/anthony-harlin.png","url2x":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/anthony-harlin.png"},"0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104752","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=104752"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/104752\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/104907"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=104752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=104752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=104752"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=104752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}