So I found these guys and the matte white on this SLR looks amazing. I think the finish looks best on cars with lots of curves like the R8, Impreza, and the MINI!







So I was thinking of going matte white for the body with a satin black roof, mirrors, and satin black on the chrome trim. I also wanted to wrap a few details inside the headlights and taillights matte white.

Door handles, gas flap, belt line, headlight, taillight and grille chrome would be satin black. The silver inside lip of the headlight housing would be matte white, my headlights themselves are already satin black. I would very lightly tint the rear taillight's red parts from the inside of the housing and put matte white on the chrome ring inside around the turn signal that's on the '11+.

I would leave the side scuttle black plastic but put matte white on the chrome insert. Red dome S from AC would replace the stickers.

Then de-badge the front and swap for the aero front bumper. I don't like the rear aero bumper just the front. I'd also do a rear wiper delete and keep my satin black rims.

Does anyone else think this would look simply amazing?

 

It does look amazing, it's been done(similar, not exact), I don't remember the forum members name atm, but if I find it I'll post it up

Edit: Found it!

 

YES!!! When you're done, come pick mine up and do the same!

 

I remember seeing a matte white R53 but not an R56. Either way, I wouldn't imagine ever passing another R56 like mine on the road.

Does anyone think the finish may be high maintenance? Like will I constantly have to search for bird droppings or tree sap and clean it off? It seems like the finish would absorb and discolor easily.

EDIT:
I added the R53 I found above. I wouldn't be doing the black plastic fenders or anything to the A pillars.

 

Matte white R56

Looks good in pics... I say go for it!

 

Lol, I had added the flickr up in my post, click on the "found it!" link :P

 

Triumph had a limited edition Matte Khaki (green) on their 2010 Speed Triple, and everyone I have talked to said it looks gorgeous new, but is an absolute nightmare to maintain. Every blemish shows, and other than mild soap and water, there's nothing you can use to remove rubs, scratches, etc. according to a local painter I talked to. He had a pretty strong negative reaction when I mentioned it... Gotta do what makes you happy, and I should also say I don't have any personal experience with matte paint, just first-hand conversations with people.

 

Hey, that R56 stormtrooper was unwrapped so it'll still just be me and that R53

I'm going to call the sticker city company and see their opinion on the vinyl finish and its durability.

 

Exactly, BMW recently showed off their 'frozen' paint, which is a matte finish:


You cannot polish it or you will make it shine.

 

I'd never do a matte paint job, it's way too easy to mess up. I went to get an estimate today and to view some samples. I spoke to them about maintenance. He said some people wash the car twice a week. Mine doesn't get too dirty tho, it sits in a garage at home and at work I can put a car cover on it. It seems like obviously more work than a gloss finish but definitely less than paint. Either way I think the little increase in upkeep would be worth how great it looks.

I'm liking the matte black roof better than satin. The matte blends in better with the rain gutter and other plastic already on the car.

So with matte white body and matte white roof and me painting all chrome it was $2,400! I'm thinking I can find a cheaper place somewhere. Does anyone else think that's a little high?

 

what wheels do you think is on this mini

 

Yes the matte finish will need alittle more attention. The hyundai veloster can have a matte finish in one color and they make you sign off if buying it and it comes with special cleaning stuff to maintain it...
I think the MINI looks GOOD in matter white, just alittle more trouble to maintain.. As you said got to get bird dropping off fast before it stains..