I found this quite interesting: http://www.bmwblog.com/2010/07/12/b...to-sign-paint-care-agreement-before-delivery/ BMW is actually requiring all owners of the Special edition Frozen Gray M3 to sign an agreement which would void their paint warranty if they do not adhere to the strict requirements of paint care. One of these requirements is not to polish or wax the paint. So, Who does the detailing? :crasy:
dont see the attraction of matt paint why bother by the time it gets swirled up, matt paint will be yesterday's ricer news..... just like Altezza tail lights, Mugen/Ralliart stickers banners on windscreens, underbody neons, angel eyes on non-BMWs etc
Matte or Satin Finish Paint - do not polish or wet-sand a matte clear, as the flattening agents that cause the matte appearance (textured finish) by diffuse 30 degree reflection are retained very close to the clear coat surface. By levelling the surface the light will be reflected evenly and result in a ‘shine’. Use a rotary polisher and an ultra soft, zero abrasive cut (Lake County CCS Concourse Gold (100 PPI) foam pad) with a mild chemical paint cleaner (Zaino Z-AIO - All in One) it will remove surface marring and leave it satin matte. Use a clear polymer (Zaino Z-CS - Clear Seal) the key is to add surface protection and depth without adding gloss. Swisswax - Opaque Wax- a premium wax specially developed for all satin matt paintwork types. It offers your car's paintwork thorough long term protection against all kinds of negative contaminants without damaging its satin matt appearance.
After five decades of detailing I've learned a thing or two (which I'm more than happy to share with other detailers) Of course the more I learn, the more I realize what I don’t know. Then at some point, I hope to have learned enough to realize, that I know nothing at all [We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master] [Ernest Hemingway]
