BMW is fast-tracking development of a new matte finish paint after generating a great deal of interest with a similar finish on its Z4 Coupe concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show last year. “Surfaces on the vehicle turn to sculpture with this paint,” Z4 Coupe project manager Timo Gobel says.” It is a big technical challenge,” Gobel says. “There are many changes necessary, from the factory paintshop to caring for the finish.” There are also practicality issues, such as preserving it against everything from sap and tar to fingerprints. “We have no idea yet on how we will be able to repair it,” said Gobel. Still, BMW insists it will overcome the problems and be the first company to bring it to market.
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