09/11/2026
Some finishes can be corrected. This one had to be preserved.
This Maserati GranTurismo 75th Anniversary arrived at Cartistic after the recent smoky conditions here in the Okanagan. A combination of rain, ash and environmental contamination had left the factory matte finish covered in stubborn water spots.
On conventional gloss paint, I would normally have the option of paint correction. But matte paint is a completely different story — I can’t simply polish the imperfections away without potentially changing the finish and creating unwanted gloss.
So this became a much more delicate and tedious job.
I worked carefully, section by section, removing the contamination and water spotting while preserving the original OEM matte finish.
Once I had the paint back to where I wanted it, I protected it with GYEON Q² Matte ceramic coating, specifically designed for matte and satin finishes.
And this one was particularly special to work on. As a 75th Anniversary edition, the paint has an incredible character — the colour changes dramatically depending on how the light hits it.
No added gloss.
No altering the character of the paint.
Just careful restoration, preservation and protection.
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