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Old Jun 23, 2025 | 07:14 AM
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Old Jun 23, 2025 | 09:44 AM
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I love the matte paint on those Supras...
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
. All you will get, with the T/C turned off, is wheelspin, and little or nothing else.
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So what if it saps power? You don't WANT a lot of power in low-traction conditions.
traction control ON will just get the driver stuck.
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I love the matte paint on those Supras...

Probably matches your penchant for hand-washing. Auto-washes are not recommended with matte-colors because of the sensitivity of the paint, even with clearcoat.
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Probably matches your penchant for hand-washing. Auto-washes are not recommended with matte-colors because of the sensitivity of the paint, even with clearcoat.
II use carwashes 95% of the time lol. Hand washing is too much work.

I know people who use carwashes with matte paint and its fine. The issue is that you can't buff scratches out, and gloss enhancers can make the matte paint look uneven. Matte paint isn't as delicate as people make it out to be.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
...Matte paint isn't as delicate as people make it out to be.
Makes sense to me.
Shiny glossy paint is slick.

Matte, not so much. 🏆
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Matte paint is also pretty slick.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
. The issue is that you can't buff scratches out,.


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If you want a big shiny patch in your otherwise matte paint!
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
bayeaux hanging in nyc?


Nice

Originally Posted by SW17LS
II use carwashes 95% of the time lol. Hand washing is too much work.

I know people who use carwashes with matte paint and its fine. The issue is that you can't buff scratches out, and gloss enhancers can make the matte paint look uneven. Matte paint isn't as delicate as people make it out to be.
Can wash the Supra in 30-35 min. It’s a small car.
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That Supra is a damn good looking car. The matte paint makes it look even better.

I would delete the wing though. It doesn't need it.
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That Supra is a damn good looking car. The matte paint makes it look even better.

I would delete the wing though. It doesn't need it.
Please keep the wing!
Go bold.
Old Jun 23, 2025 | 01:34 PM
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Wing looks really good
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I agree, leave that wing off.
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Originally Posted by LH1

I would delete the wing though. It doesn't need it.
Today's wings are nothing. I remember some REAL wings.






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