Ridiculous Matte AMG Paint.......
Sep 17, 2010 | 07:39 AM
#31
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So I contacted a guy in Germany who has this car (C63) about the Magno Allanite and this is what he had to say:
Needless to say it was very interesting!!
Hello^^
well so far i have no problems at all with the paint.
You're not allowed to wash the car in those carwashes with the rotating synthetic brushes (hope you know what i mean).
I've been to some carwashes and so far no scratches at all. Still looks like brandnew.
I would be very carefull with the AluBeam.
I talked to some Mercedes Guys in Sindelfingen and AMG. They said it looks great BUT if you ever get a scratch or some damage you cant just repaint the damaged part but the whole car. It will never look the same again.
Now it depends on how you use the car i think. if its parked in the garage more than being used try the AluBeam.
I use my C63 as a daily driver and on race tracks and would never choose the AluBeam.
Hope this helps.
Needless to say it was very interesting!!
Hello^^
well so far i have no problems at all with the paint.
You're not allowed to wash the car in those carwashes with the rotating synthetic brushes (hope you know what i mean).
I've been to some carwashes and so far no scratches at all. Still looks like brandnew.
I would be very carefull with the AluBeam.
I talked to some Mercedes Guys in Sindelfingen and AMG. They said it looks great BUT if you ever get a scratch or some damage you cant just repaint the damaged part but the whole car. It will never look the same again.
Now it depends on how you use the car i think. if its parked in the garage more than being used try the AluBeam.
I use my C63 as a daily driver and on race tracks and would never choose the AluBeam.
Hope this helps.
Sep 18, 2010 | 12:45 PM
#39
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From: Kuwait
matte colors are nice but not on every car
the SLK i have is a beautiful Matte pearl white
Sep 18, 2010 | 02:26 PM
#40
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From: San Francisco | Jakarta | Taipei
I had a matte white R8 for only 2 months...didn't notice anything alarming, but the new owner that bought it from me, has noticed that over the year, certain areas have definitely grown to have a glossier sheen than others.
He does not do buffs / waxes / drive-thru washes, all hand-washed at his usual detailer. Good luck!
He does not do buffs / waxes / drive-thru washes, all hand-washed at his usual detailer. Good luck!