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Difference between general clear coat and matte clear coat
Normal clear
coat
Matte clear
coat
Illustrations in this manual are simplified for explanation and may not represent
the actual vehicle.
Glossiness of a surface is seen by the human eyes by a difference in the amount
of light that reflects off the surface.
A surface painted with normal clear coat is flat and smooth. As the amount of
light that reflects off the surface is large, the vehicle body will appear glossy.
A surface painted with a matte clear coat is slightly uneven due to the added
matting agent. As the light shining on an uneven surface is diffused significantly,
the amount of light reflected is small, making the vehicle body look not glossy,
with a unique texture.
Cross section
Light
Light
English
Enlarged surface
Clear
Base
Matting
agent
Clear
Clear
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