Matte Black Paint Upkeep ?
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Instructor
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Matte Black Paint Upkeep ?
Hi all, now before you open fire at me just know the reason i posted this was because I'm a member on this forum and usually get the best feed back here, and two cuz i figure theres a lot of you with matte black cars being corvettes.
*Im trading the Z06 in for a GTR
i know its the worst offense and I'm sorry to you all for the betrayal 
However i found one for a great price and the only worry i have is it is *PAINTED* matte black. Im planning on using the car as a DD. how is the upkeep on matteblack paint. will i be okay, or are there any major reasons i would want to steer away? Like i know when BMW offered there M3 in matte black they had a paint contract but i don't remember why it was.
Thanks ahead of time.
*Im trading the Z06 in for a GTR
i know its the worst offense and I'm sorry to you all for the betrayal However i found one for a great price and the only worry i have is it is *PAINTED* matte black. Im planning on using the car as a DD. how is the upkeep on matteblack paint. will i be okay, or are there any major reasons i would want to steer away? Like i know when BMW offered there M3 in matte black they had a paint contract but i don't remember why it was.
Thanks ahead of time.
Safety Car
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From: Granada Hills CA
My C4 DD is painted Matte Black.
It shows EVERYTHING instantly.
My C6 was standard gloss Black and the C4 gets washed far more often than the gloss Black C6 ever did(and the C6 got washed a couple of times a week), but then I can't stand for it to not look clean.
Good news is, that if they have used a good quality top coat and it was laid down by someone who knows what they are doing it will be very durable and washing frequently is not a problem. I would imagine that someone who bought a GTR would have only had it done by an experienced pro.
It shows EVERYTHING instantly.
My C6 was standard gloss Black and the C4 gets washed far more often than the gloss Black C6 ever did(and the C6 got washed a couple of times a week), but then I can't stand for it to not look clean.
Good news is, that if they have used a good quality top coat and it was laid down by someone who knows what they are doing it will be very durable and washing frequently is not a problem. I would imagine that someone who bought a GTR would have only had it done by an experienced pro.
Le Mans Master
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Well you won't hear a bad thing out of me regarding the gtr. Your trading a great car (the z) for a better one. I know a lot of people on this forum will go off on you soon but the truth is the gtr is one of the greatest cars on the road. I love everything about it and I'm sure you will as well. You might just miss the rawness of the z06 which will quickly be forgotten when driving a perfect car like the gtr. It just does it ALL with ease and perfection. Good luck with your new ride!!!
Sorry I know nothing of matte paint.
Sorry I know nothing of matte paint.
Instructor
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From: DFW Texas
My C4 DD is painted Matte Black.
It shows EVERYTHING instantly.
My C6 was standard gloss Black and the C4 gets washed far more often than the gloss Black C6 ever did(and the C6 got washed a couple of times a week), but then I can't stand for it to not look clean.
Good news is, that if they have used a good quality top coat and it was laid down by someone who knows what they are doing it will be very durable and washing frequently is not a problem. I would imagine that someone who bought a GTR would have only had it done by an experienced pro.
It shows EVERYTHING instantly.
My C6 was standard gloss Black and the C4 gets washed far more often than the gloss Black C6 ever did(and the C6 got washed a couple of times a week), but then I can't stand for it to not look clean.
Good news is, that if they have used a good quality top coat and it was laid down by someone who knows what they are doing it will be very durable and washing frequently is not a problem. I would imagine that someone who bought a GTR would have only had it done by an experienced pro.
I'm serious.
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I have a matte black Harley and they have a special spray for it, as you don't want to use anything with any kind of silicone or wax, polish etc on the paint as it will get a sheen.
I just use it like a detail spray. Haven't had any problems keeping it nice. Although it doesn't have the amount of body a car does.
I just use it like a detail spray. Haven't had any problems keeping it nice. Although it doesn't have the amount of body a car does.
Le Mans Master
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From: Oviedo,FL. Las Vegas
My C4 DD is painted Matte Black.
It shows EVERYTHING instantly.
My C6 was standard gloss Black and the C4 gets washed far more often than the gloss Black C6 ever did(and the C6 got washed a couple of times a week), but then I can't stand for it to not look clean.
Good news is, that if they have used a good quality top coat and it was laid down by someone who knows what they are doing it will be very durable and washing frequently is not a problem. I would imagine that someone who bought a GTR would have only had it done by an experienced pro.
It shows EVERYTHING instantly.
My C6 was standard gloss Black and the C4 gets washed far more often than the gloss Black C6 ever did(and the C6 got washed a couple of times a week), but then I can't stand for it to not look clean.
Good news is, that if they have used a good quality top coat and it was laid down by someone who knows what they are doing it will be very durable and washing frequently is not a problem. I would imagine that someone who bought a GTR would have only had it done by an experienced pro.
Safety Car
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From: Granada Hills CA
Apologies to O.P. I had no intention of hijacking your thread, but these issues will familiar to you if you get the matte black GTR and I haven't posted here in C6 Gen for a long time.
Sorry but no. I have an emotional attachment to her. My son and I rebuilt the motor together and he stripped what was left of the crappy GM paint and did the bodywork to repair damage that she had when I bought her.
Speedraider-
That's okay, it is after all an '89. I knew when I went with the matte/gloss black combo there would be some who wouldn't see it how I do. You are entitled to your opinion.
Overall the majority of people seem to like it. I actually get stopped on the street and am asked about the flames/pinstriping, what kind of paint it is and who shot it.
Sorry but no. I have an emotional attachment to her. My son and I rebuilt the motor together and he stripped what was left of the crappy GM paint and did the bodywork to repair damage that she had when I bought her.
Speedraider-
That's okay, it is after all an '89. I knew when I went with the matte/gloss black combo there would be some who wouldn't see it how I do. You are entitled to your opinion.
Overall the majority of people seem to like it. I actually get stopped on the street and am asked about the flames/pinstriping, what kind of paint it is and who shot it.
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