SCRS Quick Tip: Matte Done Right

Unlike traditional finishes, there’s no de-nibbing, sanding, or polishing to fix contamination once the vehicle leaves the booth. Learn about practical matte strategies to improve results.

March 24, 2026

Matte finishes leave zero room for error. In this video from Society of Collision Repair Specialists, Barry Dorn of Dorn’s Body & Paint and Gary Wano Jr. of GW and Son discuss why shops should take a completely different approach when refinishing matte paint. Unlike traditional finishes, there’s no de-nibbing, sanding, or polishing to fix contamination once the vehicle leaves the booth.

Learn about practical strategies to improve results, from deep booth cleaning, booth carpeting and part positioning off the vehicle, to painter isolation and scheduling matte jobs when the shop environment is at its cleanest.

This video was filmed at the I-CAR Training Center in Appleton, Wisconsin.