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Old 24th December 2008, 20:59   #1
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Matte Exterior Finish
How is a matte finish maintained?
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Old 25th December 2008, 00:52   #2
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Old 25th December 2008, 02:02   #3
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Heard that rock chips do some damage.. or you notice it more.
Looks ill though I would do it.

Look into FOIL. A few g's.. don't like it take it off. I hear its not perfect though.
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Old 25th December 2008, 02:30   #4
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What about wax?
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I would look at Griots for maintaining the trim. I would think maybe a plastic cleaner.

I gotta ask....you gonna keep this thing long enough for it to matter?
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What about wax?
wax would not help the finish at all, the finish has its own special clear that is sprayed but applying wax and buffing would cause the finish to gloss
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I would look at Griots for maintaining the trim. I would think maybe a plastic cleaner.

I gotta ask....you gonna keep this thing long enough for it to matter?
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Cos, It's really just a rhetorical/informational question................I've never been up close enough to one to know what the finish surface is really about..... The only thing I'm buying in the automotive department right now is gas and tires!
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What is the appeal of the Matte finish?
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