Originally Posted by wheee!

All of these comments are true about matte paint. However, as a gear head and OCD 370 owner, I am more than capable of cleaning the car in my personal detailing garage.

The steps are simple:

DON'T:
- use a carwash
- rub the paint too vigoursly
- use commercial car care products for glossy paints
- let crap sit on the paint for long periods of time
- use polish or regular sealants

DO:
- use a matte paint car care kit (one comes with the car)
- seal the paint properly
- buy products designed strictly for matte paint (Dr. Beasly's, SwissVax, Chemical Guys)
- use alcohol based window cleaner for spot cleaning in a pinch
- use a clearbra designed for matte paint
- wash the car regularly

I am well aware of the extra care of looking after a matte paint job and I think most of us 370 owners are already qualified paint care specialists! My wife knows the rules and drives the car like normal. She knows that I will look after it's paint and cleaning like I do all our other cars.

Bottom line is simple: If you love cars and like to look after them, this is actually less work than a standard paint job! No waxing, polishing and glazing! Just wash, rinse and seal!

And by the way, the paint looks stunning in person and feels like satin to the touch. It cleans easily and looks flawless from every angle. No line, marks or swirls anywhere and I have done nothing to it so far other than a rinse and dry after peeling off all that vinyl and crap! Can't wait for the cleaning kit to arrive so I can give it a proper detail!