GM offers a broad variety of interesting and eye-catching paint options, but the Dark Emerald Frost previously available for the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing sedans has to be one of the most interesting hues offered as of late. Now, according to General Motors, Dark Emerald Frost paint may return for future model years.
For those readers who may have missed it, Dark Emerald Frost paint has been discontinued for the two Cadillac Blackwing sedans. Tagged with paint code G7W, Dark Emerald Frost was only offered as a limited, special color for the CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing, and was priced at a not-insubstantial $3,925, making it the most-expensive paint option in the Cadillac Blackwing lineup. The next most-expensive paint option is Infrared Tintcoat, priced at $1,225.
Previously known as Dark Emerald Matte, the paint was a unique offering in the Cadillac Blackwing lineup, applying a matte finish to the performance-flavored exterior of the two Blackwing sedans. We think it looks great, and luckily, according to Cadillac spokesperson Stefan Cross, General Motors may decide to offer it again at one point.
“There’s a chance we could bring it back for future model years, but that has not been decided upon yet,” Cross told GM Authority previously.
Although it was available for both the Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing and CT5-V Blackwing, Dark Emerald Matte was a late-availability color, and thus was not available on the initial reservation for Blackwing Collector Series models.
For those Cadillac Blackwing customers that did get Dark Emerald Frost paint, GM states that finish requires some special care to properly maintain. As GM Authority covered previously, this includes avoiding automatic car washes with brushes and scrubbers, as well as avoiding the application of waxes or polishes. If these things are not avoided, the matte finish may be damaged.
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I know this takes special care but I know several people who have had special matte finishes before and yes it came from the factory like that, anyways they did everything they were suppose to do and still the paint got messed up. Hopefully the owners of this color don’t have the same happen to them.
My ctsv has a silver matte finish, do these same restrictions apply? is a ceramic coating OK? Thanks, RJ
I think not a true matte. Still some care required. From gm’s site at the time.
The desired finish on the Silver Frost CTS-V coupe was achieved by applying a “30-gloss” clear coat to the paint, as opposed to the “80-gloss” found in standard paint finishes. The paint will still emit a low “sparkle” when certain lights reflect off it, but the finish will be distinctly “matte.”
The paint texture will also be noticeably different to the touch as the finish will be slightly less smooth. This is a desirable trait for fans of matte paint finishes. The paint is engineered to be as durable as normal paint but requires special attention for cleaning. The vehicle should be hand washed only.
“We’ve spent a significant amount of time developing these colors so that owners don’t have to deviate too much from their normal maintenance routines yet still have a distinct and dramatic finish to their performance vehicle,” Killen said.
Not sure about ceramic. I’ve seen the silver frost, it was a cool color. Mine has the black diamond which was much more common.
Thanks for the info. fyi; I had a .7″ scratch that I tried to polish out and ended with a shinny spot! I then used 2000 grit wet paper with lite pressure and it looks good. I did a Ceramic coating job here at home. So far it’s good. RjS
Basically if you touch matte paint, you messed it up. Below was one set of recommendations. Almost hilarious…
Do not use wax, detail spray, ArmorAll®, or any products made for normal paint. Use only
products specifically developed for matte finish paint.
Do not use products that are even mildly abrasive, such as polishes, glazes, or rubbing
compounds.
Do not use mechanical cleaners or polishers.
Do not use terrycloth, cloth or paper towels. Do not rub the fin ish vigorously – this will
burnish the paint finish causing a permanent shiny spot. Shiny spots cannot be removed.
Do not use commercial car wash facilities or their shine enhancement products. Most carwash
brushes, large mechanized “towels” and shine enhancement products can damage matte paint.
Remove foreign substances such as insect remains, tar, and road debris using a soft
applicator and a mild solvent, saturate and soak area before cleaning – rub lightly.
Hand-wash with a soft wash mitt and mild cleaning product safe for matte paint (see Matte
Paint Finish Resources).
Use microfiber cleaning cloths with alcohol-based window cleaner, for basic surface clean-up.
Good grief yea that’s ridiculous.
Geez. That’s harder to maintain than a gloss finish.
Bring back the Buick TourX – Best car I ever owned for the money