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ChevykidHB · 10-26-2013, 02:17 PM

Hey guys ive got satin paint on my truck and it get really bad water spots after i wash it. done a little research and have heard sworn testimonials from everything from silicone spray to motor oil. whats really the best? thanks in advance

*Fitz* · 10-26-2013, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevykidHB

Hey guys ive got satin paint on my truck and it get really bad water spots after i wash it. done a little research and have heard sworn testimonials from everything from silicone spray to motor oil. whats really the best? thanks in advance

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**jocko** · 10-26-2013, 04:52 PM

good question. I know it's not much of an answer, but I haven't found ANYthing that would work better than wash then wipe. Preservatives, etc seem to screw up satin finishes (I'm mostly talkin underhood stuff though, but same principle if it's your exterior). I'd be interested to hear of there's a better way also. Personally, I wouldn't use silicone or oil on a satin surface, just a temporary lustre that will shorten the finish's life.

ChevykidHB · 10-26-2013, 06:09 PM

called up my old man (he's a long time hot rodder) he told me to use armorall tire care stuff. went to wallyworld and picked some up works pretty well. kinda smudges if you wipe your finger on it hard. might just need to let it dry or use less. i took a pic. check it out

**bigmac73** · 10-28-2013, 04:09 PM

will that dry? or turn into a dust catcher?

JointTech · 10-28-2013, 05:46 PM

dang, looks good!!

Tinkermc · 10-28-2013, 08:00 PM

I would try a water softner in the rinse.

Zoomin · 10-28-2013, 09:19 PM

I use detailer on mine.

ChevykidHB · 10-28-2013, 10:47 PM

Thats dry. I just apply it with a sponge (use alot) let it soak in. Then wipe it down with a mf cloth. It might get a little splotchy overnigh so just apply another layer and it should last a couple washes before you need to do another layer. Or you can just do one after each wash like me

MalibuVLX · 10-29-2013, 10:34 AM

Pledge. Works great and resists dust. does give it a little shine though. More like the result w the Armour All

**AMERICAN PICK-UP** · 10-29-2013, 01:00 PM

I simply dry mine off with a shammy. works every time.

russgoodman · 10-29-2013, 02:09 PM

Supposedly this stuff is really good. SPI has been sending out a free bottle (they had to actually buy it) with all of their matte black base. Wizards matte paint detailer.

10-26-2013, 02:17 PM	#1
ChevykidHB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Huntington Beach, California Posts: 18	Matte/satin paint care Hey guys ive got satin paint on my truck and it get really bad water spots after i wash it. done a little research and have heard sworn testimonials from everything from silicone spray to motor oil. whats really the best? thanks in advance Attached Images

10-26-2013, 04:52 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Re: Matte/satin paint care good question. I know it's not much of an answer, but I haven't found ANYthing that would work better than wash then wipe. Preservatives, etc seem to screw up satin finishes (I'm mostly talkin underhood stuff though, but same principle if it's your exterior). I'd be interested to hear of there's a better way also. Personally, I wouldn't use silicone or oil on a satin surface, just a temporary lustre that will shorten the finish's life.

10-26-2013, 06:09 PM	#4
ChevykidHB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Huntington Beach, California Posts: 18	Re: Matte/satin paint care called up my old man (he's a long time hot rodder) he told me to use armorall tire care stuff. went to wallyworld and picked some up works pretty well. kinda smudges if you wipe your finger on it hard. might just need to let it dry or use less. i took a pic. check it out Attached Images __________________ 1970 c20 cst 350/400 14bolt rear

10-28-2013, 04:09 PM	#5
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Matte/satin paint care will that dry? or turn into a dust catcher? __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

10-28-2013, 05:46 PM	#6
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,856	Re: Matte/satin paint care dang, looks good!! __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

10-28-2013, 08:00 PM	#7
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Matte/satin paint care I would try a water softner in the rinse.

10-28-2013, 09:19 PM	#8
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Matte/satin paint care I use detailer on mine. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-28-2013, 10:47 PM	#9
ChevykidHB Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Huntington Beach, California Posts: 18	Re: Matte/satin paint care Thats dry. I just apply it with a sponge (use alot) let it soak in. Then wipe it down with a mf cloth. It might get a little splotchy overnigh so just apply another layer and it should last a couple washes before you need to do another layer. Or you can just do one after each wash like me __________________ 1970 c20 cst 350/400 14bolt rear

10-29-2013, 10:34 AM	#10
MalibuVLX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mechanicsville, Va Posts: 71	Re: Matte/satin paint care Pledge. Works great and resists dust. does give it a little shine though. More like the result w the Armour All

10-29-2013, 01:00 PM	#11
AMERICAN PICK-UP Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: paragould,arkansas Posts: 856	Re: Matte/satin paint care I simply dry mine off with a shammy. works every time.

10-29-2013, 02:09 PM	#12
russgoodman Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cache, OK Posts: 458	Re: Matte/satin paint care Supposedly this stuff is really good. SPI has been sending out a free bottle (they had to actually buy it) with all of their matte black base. Wizards matte paint detailer. Attached Images __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 SWB Fleet - Build thread > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=593554 2008 GMC Sierra Denali - 6.2L AWD - my daily 2011 Ford Flex Limited - Ecoboost AWD - wife's daily 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T - 63K miles - Strip/Street car 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe - 289, c4, 53K miles



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