Whoohooo! E46 M3 comes in 3 kinds of black :D

RAiMA · #1 (**permalink**) 12-05-2002, 04:59 PM

Jet Black = True non metalic black
Saphire Black = metalic Jet Black
Carbon Black = Metalic Black with blue cast

I'm still going Jet Black

MrBlonde · #2 (**permalink**) 12-05-2002, 05:01 PM

Carbon Black gets my pick.

RAiMA · #3 (**permalink**) 12-05-2002, 05:18 PM

It looks alright. Some people may mistake it for a dark navy blue tho.

MrBlonde · #4 (**permalink**) 12-05-2002, 05:26 PM

Good point, I don't like navy blue.

ultim8DTM5 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-05-2002, 05:34 PM

yea ive noticed on MY01s they have quite the blue tinge to them when they are a black car, hence the colour code 'blue/black'

looks like crap at certain angles.

OzzieBob · #6 (**permalink**) 12-05-2002, 07:41 PM

Benz has 3 blacks too...

Black (non metallic) - Which is ehat I have
Opal Black - Blue Black (metallic)
Obsidian Black - (metallic)

In the 'Designo' range they have a 'Mocha Black' which is a black metallic paint that appears to have a brown pearl in it. Hard to describe but it looks BEAUTIFUL! Saw it on a CLA 320 Neeeeeeeeed!

#7 (**permalink**) 12-07-2002, 04:02 AM

so they have scrapped the diamond schwartz metallic hey.....that was my favorite black........

steve

ultim8DTM5 · #8 (**permalink**) 12-07-2002, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by raima
Jet Black = True non metalic black
Saphire Black = metalic Jet Black
Carbon Black = Metalic Black with blue cast

I'm still going Jet Black

just wondering is it supposed to be:
Sapphire Black = Metallic Black with blue cast
Carbon Black = Metallic Jet Black

???

because sapphire's are blue...yer...

RAiMA · #9 (**permalink**) 12-07-2002, 12:38 PM

Saphire black is the new metalic black.

Carbon Black has always had the blue tinge, but good point Pete

DTME30ic · #10 (**permalink**) 12-07-2002, 12:52 PM

My car has been sprayed in Sapphire Black. I saw it on Friday and its

Pick the car up on Tuesday

RAiMA · #11 (**permalink**) 12-07-2002, 12:53 PM

Pics please!!!

DTME30ic · #12 (**permalink**) 12-07-2002, 01:43 PM

In a few days when I have pics I will start a new thread and the shots will be in my photo Gallery

CafeRacer · #13 (**permalink**) 12-07-2002, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrBlonde
Good point, I don't like navy blue.

you just like the Navy, right?

MrBlonde · #14 (**permalink**) 12-08-2002, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CafeRacer
you just like the Navy, right?

Adamski: I heard you had a thing for seamen ...

.-=[ Kenny ]=-.

JAY147 · #15 (**permalink**) 12-08-2002, 03:12 AM

I know my car isnt a BMW, but black is black .. is certain ways.

non-metallic black is a real pain to maintain.. especially if you want your car to look *bling* all the time..

If I had another chance, id have opted for metallic black instead of a non-metallic as it hides scratches/dirt alot more.