Focus on areas where you applied the wax resist, and the paint will come off easily with the sanding process. If necessary, sand with 180-grit sandpaper to even out the paint for a smooth finish.

Valspar recently launched its own brand of no-prep, chalky finish paint, sealing wax and antiquing wax for wood and metal furniture. Valspar chalky finish paint is available at Lowe's for $29.99 ...

Compared to glossy paint finishes, the surfaces of matte cars need to be washed more often and more gently. The most important step is to avoid creating scratches or swirl marks while washing.

After picking up my Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in June, I reached out to the pros at Meguiar's to get some tips on how to care for matte paint.The team provided me with their product recommendations and a ...

Matte-paint finishes shine at SEMA. By Jake Lingeman Published: Nov 2, 2011. ... It's hard to keep clean, you have to keep wax away and eventually it'll polish itself because of the elements. ...

Finally, use a matte-safe finish like Swisswax Opaque Matte Paint Wax to discourage road muck from sticking to your car, just make sure it’s specifically made for matte paint.

Cupra, which offers a selection of matte paint finishes, has teamed up with automotive cleaner company Autoglym to teach owners how to properly care for their car’s paint finish.