I hate black

[2black1s]

The only thing worse than black is dark blue metallc or black metallic. They show every minute micro-scratch.

My experience is that the metallic helps to conceal any flaws. Nothing shows blemishes like straight black.

My previous bike was black metallic (Harley Black Quartz) and it was infinitely easier to care for than any of my straight black bikes. I had that bike for two years and 30,000+ miles and I never had to polish it. My black bikes get polished on average twice a year.

 

[DUBL0WS6]

My experience is that the metallic helps to conceal any flaws. Nothing shows blemishes like straight black.

My previous bike was black metallic (Harley Black Quartz) and it was infinitely easier to care for than any of my straight black bikes. I had that bike for two years and 30,000+ miles and I never had to polish it. My black bikes get polished on average twice a year.

Bikes have a lot less large flat surfaces than a car. I've never owned straight black but I know my navy blue metallic is 70% black base and it's a PITA to keep looking nice.

 

[Desertnate]

My experience is that the metallic helps to conceal any flaws. Nothing shows blemishes like straight black.

My previous bike was black metallic (Harley Black Quartz) and it was infinitely easier to care for than any of my straight black bikes. I had that bike for two years and 30,000+ miles and I never had to polish it. My black bikes get polished on average twice a year.

Agree. I've noticed the black metallic flake in the paint on my black cars does wonders to hide light swirls which are very obvious on piano black areas of the car like the B pillars or other non-metallic areas. The reflectivity of the flake hides light swirls in bright lighting conditions. Several times I've thought the vehicles have been in really good shape until I put them under the shop lights in my garage and I realize things are not what I thought.

 

[2black1s]

Bikes have a lot less large flat surfaces than a car. I've never owned straight black but I know my navy blue metallic is 70% black base and it's a PITA to keep looking nice.

Surface area is irrelevant. Your dark blue metallic may be a PITA but believe me, it's not as bad as straight black.

I think that only those who work on a lot of, or own, a true black vehicle (metallic black is not black) will appreciate the special and truly unique aspects of true black.

 

[dieselfan1]

Looks more like a mirror than a hood. Nice job!

My hood does too.
Thats what's weird about black.

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[zv300]

The initial polishing and correcting are the hard part. Once that’s done, the rest is just maint. I have an old Caddy that’s well cared for and gets constant compliments….guys think it’s newer than it really is due to the gloss. I find it fun and decent exercise to clean it almost every day…..but I can see how some would hate that.

 

[robwoodgto]

My hood does too.
Thats what's weird about black.

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Looks nice. Makes me want to get out and clean my black “metallic” car now but have had an abscess in one of my nasal cavities and there is no detailing with that…especially after the doc goes to cutting, scraping, sucking and everything else that goes along with it. Can’t wait to get back to my car!


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[2black1s]

Looks nice. Makes me want to get out and clean my black “metallic” car now but have had an abscess in one of my nasal cavities and there is no detailing with that…especially after the doc goes to cutting, scraping, sucking and everything else that goes along with it. Can’t wait to get back to my car!

Ouch!

 

[robwoodgto]

Ouch!

One would only know how painful the fix is if they’ve had this. On a scale of 1-10 it would a 1000. Had to go back today and get another round of antibiotics and told the doctor that if something like this ever happens again I would elect to be out under in hospital. Could do the chair in dr office again. But I am feeling better so it will be car detailing time by Friday.


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[BudgetPlan1]

Agree. I've noticed the black metallic flake in the paint on my black cars does wonders to hide light swirls which are very obvious on piano black areas of the car like the B pillars or other non-metallic areas. The reflectivity of the flake hides light swirls in bright lighting conditions. Several times I've thought the vehicles have been in really good shape until I put them under the shop lights in my garage and I realize things are not what I thought.

On my Crystal Black Silica WRX the paint had so much flake in it the thing always looked dusty in full sun even when freshly washed. Seemed like a good idea when I bought it but it got irritating after a while. The flake seemed multi-colored, like glitter in the paint.

 

[soobaroo]

My truck looks dark black in shady areas but in the sun it looks faded. Not ever going to get it to look like the paint is about to drip off on to the driveway.

 

[2black1s]

On my Crystal Black Silica WRX the paint had so much flake in it the thing always looked dusty in full sun even when freshly washed. Seemed like a good idea when I bought it but it got irritating after a while. The flake seemed multi-colored, like glitter in the paint.

That is how I usually describe any black metallic.... They look like dusty/dirty real black even when they are perfectly clean.

I'd have to say that black metallic's are among my least favorite colors.

 

[Texchappy]

My MINI has blue flake and it appears dark blue in certain lights. My wife’s has more goldish flake and it can have that dusty effect occasionally.

 

[RevGTO]

That is how I usually describe any black metallic.... They look like dusty/dirty real black even when they are perfectly clean. I'd have to say that black metallic's are among my least favorite colors.

Yep. That's how it is with our black metallic Pontiac G8. It has nowhere near the depth and richness of the factory single stage black on our 2000 Lexus ES. I begged my wife not to choose that color - to no avail.

 

[Desertnate]

So much of how it looks depends on the size/quantity of the flakes and the design on the car.

My black metallic GTI had paint with a high content of very small silver flakes. It would look dusty in many lighting conditions. My current BMW 4 series has less flake of roughly the same size. In many lighting conditions it just appears to be a normal black, but due to some of the surface design elements being specifically created to catch light a certain way (i.e. "flame surfacing) certain areas will catch the light and the flake becomes reflective. It's interesting to see, and I don't get the dusty effect like seen on the GTI.

If I had to chose, I would have done the GTI in a non-metalic black due to the more simple styling of the panels and stick with the metallic on the BMW.

 

[Paul A.]

I hear ya, Nate. My '07 335i coupe was Black Sapphire metallic and exactly like you talk about.

Looked gorgeous when mastered though.

At the time ('07), the non metal BMW black had a rep for being STOOPID soft. To this day i wish I had the b***s to have ordered that.

 

[Black Bowtie]

My two labor of love! The Road Glide is Big Blue Pearl and as posted before metallic is more difficult than straight black.

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[SpaceAce]

Perhaps dilute a bit with some distilled water. And always use a clean microfiber to wipe.

 

[joshhas99problems]

If you hate metallic blacks try working on jet black. Metallic is a walk in the park in comparison. Worth it.

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