When we bought our long-term Kia EV9, a trendy matte-finish paint job was not high on our must-have options list (actually, I don’t think it was on our list at all). However, the EV9 we ended up ...

Matte-paint finishes – famous for their flat, non-reflective appearances and sandy, rough textures – have become an increasingly trendy part of the automotive landscape. Take Andrew Fine's BMW, for ...

Matte paint finishes have a certain wow factor that gives cars a stealthy, high-end vibe that turns heads. A few years ago, you'd only spot a modified car with such finishes. But recently, they've ...

Not all paints are created equal. Back during the days of the horse-drawn carriage, paints used natural bases, of which linseed oil comes to mind. In the 1920s, that all changed with the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Consider me guilty for riding the matte paint bandwagon decades ago. Fueled by the relentless prodding of my idiot friends to make my ride ...

Matte paint from the factory is almost unheard of outside luxury brands. These are the only two non-premium brands that offer it. Matte paint is typically a finish found only on premium and luxury ...

There are many ways to make your car stand out, especially when it comes to aesthetics, but few options open to car buyers have as big an impact as the choice of paint. New car buyers have the ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Recently, I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. While I had an internal debate on ...

It seems like car enthusiasts and automakers all compete to create the shiniest, most reflective paint finishes possible. More recently, however, some have turned to a different type of finish in ...