Matte paint can't handle automatic car washes, requires specific paint protection, and repainting is the only option to ...

But there are drawbacks to a matte finish. It's hard to keep clean, you have to keep wax away and eventually it'll polish itself because of the elements.

Cupra, which offers a selection of matte paint finishes, has teamed up with automotive cleaner company Autoglym to teach owners how to properly care for their car’s paint finish.

And, of course, you can’t use a normal car wax on it. You’ll need a specialty product, lest you accidentally shine up the finish you spent an extra $3,000 to special order.

This clay-wax hybrid has a higher hold than your average clay whilst maintaining a matte finish. Apply a tiny amount to dry hair for a textured look, or apply to wet hair for a higher shine.