Matte paint finishes have a certain wow factor that gives cars a stealthy, high-end vibe that turns heads. A few years ago, you'd only spot a modified car with such finishes. But recently, they've ...

"In most cases, it's actually still a base coat, clear coat paint. But the clear coat has a flattening agent in it that gives it that matte finish," said Mike Pennington, a car detailing expert. The ...

Automobile maniacs and automakers have locked horns over the years to generate the most reflective and eye catching paint textures possible. However, now-a-days to float in the recent market, many of ...

A tour around the halls that make up the SEMA show confirms the growing popularity of the matte finish for car exteriors. So what's new now? Two things: 1. All the colors of the rainbow are fair game- ...

Having a matte paint finish is one way to make your car stand out, but there are many drawbacks as maintaining the finish and keeping it clean takes a lot more effort than a regular gloss finish.

A few years ago, matte paint jobs were only available in the aftermarket scene and were something only highly modified bikes or cars wore. However, in the last couple of years they have become ...

Matte-paint finishes – famous for their flat, non-reflective appearances and sandy, rough textures – have become an increasingly trendy part of the automotive landscape. Take Andrew Fine's BMW, for ...

Take a look through the fall decor catalogs or browse the aisles of furnishings stores and you'll see a recurring theme: matte finishes. "Matte is having a moment right now," says Donna Garlough, Joss ...

NEW YORK -- Fiat is willing to sell you unusual matte-finish paint on the 500X mini-SUV, but it's tricky to maintain, and you pay $1,000 more for the privilege of standing out. Fiat, being ...

A growing number of iPhone 7 owners are complaining that flecks of paint are falling off the matte-black model, despite using protective covers. The iPhone 7 may be water- and dust-resistant but Apple ...