Flashback Friday: LC 500h Matte Prototype Concept
By Thomas Mabson

Lexus unveiled another flavor of paint for the LC that has us looking for Vitamin C.

 

I remember being at SEMA years ago, and it seemed like matte finishes were everywhere. It's never really caught on though, and I wonder if it has something to do with maintenance?

 

It's a different look. I've seen a few rides that matte looked nice. For the LC though I don't think it fits well. The LC is a bright and shiny extrovert of a car. Matte IMO works against that.

 

Deff works for me. Love the more subtle interior accents.

Have had several orange vehicles though. Still would prefer high gloss but no real complaints with the flat.

Problem with matt finish it that in gray or silver it looks like primer and the owner is saving up to paint it. I always wonder what color it will be once they have the money.

 

I've seen some higher end machines where it seems to really fit, but agree with the LC. Years ago Lamborghini made a Mint Pearl color that had kind of a satin finish, and it looked great in person. Pics didn't really do it justice though...

 

I just posted pics of my wrapped LC500. I did satin instead of matte and it’s gorgeous. The shop I went to is a very busy place and they do hundreds of high end cars every year. The guys in the back were super cool and were very straightforward about how bad of a choice matte anything is. Matte paint is a pain to care for and matte wraps aren’t much better. Any little bit of wax or tire shine can ruin the finish.