It may all sound cumbersome initially, but matte paint is more straightforward to care for and, when treated right, could be as durable and resistant to weathering as shiny clear coat paint.

After paint and clear coat, every Viper body panel is sanded smooth by hand with 1,000 grit paper and polished to a near mirror finish. To create the new matte finish, each body panel is also ...

Cherise Threewitt explains the matte process on How Stuff Works: “Car paint jobs typically include primer, several layers of color and clear coat. The clear coat is what makes the difference ...