Matte satin varnishes

Satin varnish is very fashionable and the satin matte phenomenon is now on the rise. It has become a strong trend even among matte matte motorcycle and car : varnishes and paints and paints have become commonplace today among car manufacturers, who are usually quite cautious in terms of exoticism or paintings that are out of the ordinary.
40 to 60° gloss is the level to be qualified as "satin varnish"

It must be said that paints and finishes with "modified gloss" have not always been perfected, particularly in terms of their hold, resistance and durability. They are given a reputation for fragile and scratch-sensitive surfaces, difficult to clean. easy to apply, which do not give surprises after drying with varying degrees of gloss.

Satin varnish automotive coatings

They have become a sign of luxury, finishing with a personalized character and a sporty look. Originally, the lack of shine had a somewhat rough character and these second quality paints were reserved for military vehicles.
Today, these "stealth" finishes are combined with very beautiful anthracite metallic shades or colored, both on cars and on motorcycles and scooters.

A satin and matte paint or varnish is now excellent, durable and scratch-resistant. Enough so that we can paint in series complete ranges of vehicles. Some luxury or sports sedans even sport magnificent matte paintwork, which gives them an even more aggressive character on the road. you can access a wide choice of gloss levels from extreme matte varnish, through matte, semi-matt varnish, to satin varnish.

How to apply a matte varnish ?

Today, there is no longer any difference between applying a satin varnish or a matte varnish. A matte finish simply dries faster and is generally thinner than a traditional gloss varnish.
The matte appearance reveals itself quickly after application : you can clearly see the solvents evaporating and the shine disappear in favor of a smooth surface that does not reflect light.

The new matt colors for motorcycles and cars

A satin varnish reveals and brings out the pearly and metallic pigments of bodywork paint. Until now, it was especially not recommended to apply a matte varnish on pearlescent or metallic paints. Today it turns out that the effect is interesting and even fashionable. No more shiny finishes, we get tired of them. Who has ever seen a beautiful chameleon paint under an “extreme matte” varnish ? It's just beautiful !

Semi-gloss varnish
Matt varnish
Super matt varnish