Matte surface
<p>Cleaning a matte surface is slightly different to cleaning a regular glossy surface. There are certain things you need to keep in mind to do the job correctly without affecting the matte look.</p>
<h2>What is a matte surface</h2>
<p><figure id="attachment_1074" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-1074" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img src="http://www.detailingwiki.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/light-redirected-by-matte-surface-300x160.jpg" alt="Light redirected by matte surface" width="300" height="160" class="size-medium wp-image-1074" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-1074" class="wp-caption-text">Light redirected by matte surface</figcaption></figure><br />
A matte surface is a surface that has a very uneven surface. Because of this uneveness, it doesn&#8217;t reflect light in one single direction, but it redirects light in many different direction. This gives it a very different look then a glossy surface. Although a high glossy finish is more popular, many people prefer the look of a matte surface.</p>
<h2>The risk when cleaning</h2>
<p>The risk you run when cleaning a matte surface is that you unwillingly make it more flat then wanted. For example, if you would use a very light polish to clean the surface, you would actually flatten the surface, increasing the gloss. You would be removing the very things that makes a matte surface matte. </p>
<h2>Tips and tricks for cleaning</h2>
<ul>
<li>Don&#8217;t use a shampoo that has any gloss enhancers</li>
<li>Don&#8217;t use a shampoo that contains wax</li>
<li>Any additives are best avoided, it takes more effort to learn what is acceptable and what is not, then it is to just avoid any additives</li>
<li>A shampoo without any additives, wax or gloss enhancers would be fine to use</li>
<li>Use a soft washmitt</li>
<li>Rub around in circles while washing to get the hair into every microscopic groove</li>
<li>Be carefull with chemicals, always test in a small area first</li>
<li>Scratches can be made, but are a bit more difficult to remove</li>
<li>It is possible to clay, but don&#8217;t use a very rough clay and don&#8217;t apply to much pressure</li>
<li>If you use a QD as a clay lube, rinse it off after you are done claying with a panel</li>
<li>Try not to drag your towel when drying, but pat-dry</li>
<li>When you have marring from claying, either use a chemical polish or a very fine finishing polish</li>
<li>Don&#8217;t use wax or Glaze</li>
<li>Any product with gloss enhancers are not recommended</li>
<li>In case of doubt, always ask the manufacturer</li>
<li>There are certain products on the market that are specifically designed for a matte surface, but products that are suited for both finishes don&#8217;t mention this</li>
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