Matte Black Vs. Flat Black

As far as I know, the are VERY close. Flat is well, flat. Matte is just a little less flat. But not quite a semi gloss.

 

There are hundreds of shades to choose from and the lighting plays a part as well. Viewing them from a picture on a PC/laptop just won't show it well enough.

http://www.goldenpaints.com/products/color/heavybody/heavybody.php
http://www.fastdecals.com/color_chart.htm
http://www.autotrimdesign.com/Standard%20Color%20Chart-Vinyl.htm
http://www.scale-models.nl/Colour_Charts.aspx?Id=Tamiya_colour_chart

Here's a link to a Detailer's forum regarding matte paint care on an Enzo

http://autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/85515-how-do-you-detail-matte-flat-black-cars.html

 

I would go with matte. Matte black is darker than flat black and, when clean, almost has a sheen to it.

 

As far as a cleaner/wax for matte paint I always used Mother's Back To Black. It's great for cleaning the white wax residue off of the matte paint as well. Just wipe it on, wait a few minutes and then wipe off the excess.

http://www.aboutcars.org/automobile_store.asp?asin=B0002U1TXK
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I had the matt black "Boxer" paint trim applied to my car a few years ago, as that was the original finish on my car when new and I can say that it makes cleaning my car much easier and quicker. Especially when it comes to waxing; it doesn't need to be done (I only have to do the upper half of my car)! For this paint finish, simply cleaning with soapy water keeps it looking great.
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One thing I would always do when thinking about painting a car of F or L pedigry... is take a few sample peices to have painted so I can see the differences in my hand while standing next to my car. No substitute for having the color, from the painter who will do the work, on a part you can see, feel, and get used to infront of you in all lighting conditions your car will be in normally.

 

fLAT black should be left to customcars in my book.