Diy Matte Paint Job Car . Few cars can wear a custom paint job better than a jdm hailing from the 90s, and the silvia just so happens to enjoy the status of one of the most popular and legendary jdms. The average cost of painting an automobile matte black is $2300. Started a DIY paint job on my new track car(Civic EK sedan), Any color from www.reddit.com Matte finish is a great way to paint your car. Today we went out and bought $100 worth of rustoleum oil based high gloss enamel paint, and a gallon of acetone. We then painted our 2004 ford f350 crew cab.