We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Matte paint finishes are as easy to care for as regular car paint. The difference is in the products used when washing or sealing the finish.

Recently, I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. While I had an internal debate on which paint color to get, I ultimately decided on Performance Blue Matte. I was ...