TS_eXpeed

Metallic or non-metallic?

I've found that I (generally) prefer metallic paint on all colors, except black. Maybe I just haven't seen a really good execution of metallic black. But all the vehicles I do see, I feel like the metallic in it is too in your face. Maybe too much metallic? Or maybe the metallic flakes are too big? Idk.


I feel like non-metallic black gives a much deeper look when in perfect condition vs its metallic counterpart.

Aman

I like the metallic look, especially with a nice coat of wax on.

Not like it's relevant, since any black = eternal swirls and dirt.

charliemike

Where's the flat black option?

chill_dog

I prefer metallic.

The reason the non-metallic appears deeper is because it traps more light. The metallic flecks reflect light, making it seem brighter/not as deep.

TS_eXpeed

I actually thought of that....but that's a completely different world.



One that can look really good IMO... :devilgrin

TS_eXpeed

WTH?!

I voted metallic in my own poll.

A mod wanna change mine to non-metallic?

Aman

Flat black looks good on some cars, but IMO it's a coin toss. Either your car will look pretty mean, or it will look like someone dumped a bucket of primer on your car.

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

wheres the pearl coat option?

i might be biased though...with my Nighthawk Black Pearl

SpiderX1016

I like Metallic on the more luxurious cars like Lexus, BMW etc. Then there are some cars that don't look very nice with it.

friesm2000

iTrader: (4)

personally, where is the Nighthawk Black Pearl, love how it turns blue in with the right lighting (and if anything it is a very toned down metallic at that)

but as AMAN said, swirls galore in black paint, generally looks the best on almost any car out there, but absolutely a mother f@cking bitch to keep it looking like new though

cjTL

iTrader: (2)

Non-metallic black paint is a death sentence if you're picky about your car looking pristine.

Steven Bell

iTrader: (2)

If it's black, it's already difficult to keep clean and look good. Maybe the metallic would help....

csmeance

It really depends on the shade of black and the car, for example Citrin Black on the individual F01/F02 7 series looks amazing, however so does sapphire black. On the other hand a metallic black looks horrible on the E65/E66 7 series.

TheMirror

I've had 3 black cars, all non-metallic. NEVER AGAIN. Metallic or not, I am done.

S14 n Tsx

metallic

JS + XES

iTrader: (1)

metallic

Boostin'

I say that too with every black car I've owned...then I go buy another one anyway

Shift_Acura

I vote non-metallic. The best Black Paint IMO is the Lexus "Obsidian Black"

mitch14

isn't black sapphire metallic the color that comes on the e65 7 series's?
i had my cl painted that color and actually chose it because i liked the way it looked on the 7 series
it has a blue and white flake and looks kinda gray in sunlight, i love it

^same here, after my cl was black i swore not another black car
then i bought a black Audi, now i have two black cars at the same time


voted for metallic black, i love it
some of them can be too much flake, like the black on range rovers is like rainbow flake, which looks ugly as hell in sunlight
but if there is only one or two color flake and it is really subtle, then it looks amazing IMO

TS_eXpeed

I don't know why I didn't think of pearl.
Maybe that's what I really like....


Cause I love the CGP on my TSX....

Shoofin

I prefer metallic as well...

tc5280

these aren't civic's folks

jnc2000

I would love to see a good execution of a black with red pearl tri-coat.

I had a custom paint made up for my headlights on my 3G... I loved that black.



You can't really see it well in that picture, but in person it was amazing.

07tl-s6spd

iTrader: (1)

metallic gets my vote....and will never buy another black car again...learned my lesson the first time

fsttyms1

I would rather a Black with Pearl. (like the NBP from the 2g) If i had to chose from the above it would be non metallic

PortlandRL

Solid black is an absolute bitch to keep looking great but that being said, it looks INCREDIBLE when done right. I prefer metallic black because it has just a tinge more forgiveness plus it can look deep and wet from a distance but the flake just 'POPS' when you get close. You get the best of both worlds. Personally, I'd love to have a dark blue like Ford's Kona Blue or Hyundai's Pacific Blue but that's a whole different poll.

sickrex

How about black with some red pearl in it? i've see it done before, and it looked Gangstaa