Black Opal

drvalidus · 11-06-2008, 03:57 PM

What do you guys think about the Black Opal color (bluish haze)?

Hot?
Classy?
Plain?
Eh..?
Ugly?

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KENNETH04S · 11-06-2008, 04:18 PM

ask Black Opal himself, lol

C43AMG · 11-06-2008, 04:26 PM

Classy !

OPALW208 · 11-06-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by KENNETH04S

ask Black Opal himself, lol

who you talking about? LOL =)

KENNETH04S · 11-06-2008, 07:30 PM

hahaha Al, who else???

OPALW208 · 11-06-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by KENNETH04S

hahaha Al, who else???

lol. i dun know........

maybe there was another member posing as the original ........

blackbenzz · 11-07-2008, 02:29 PM

I love black opal! My clk55 is black opal

SoCalCLK · 11-07-2008, 10:26 PM

Black opal is a rare color, and beautiful dirty or clean

LOVEMYBS · 11-07-2008, 11:53 PM

Given a second chance I would not purchase a black opal car (mine is). It's a difficult color to maintain (shows a lot of dirt), the paint is "soft" and scratches/nicks easily and it is hard to color match. Future cars will all be silver, white or other light color.

Zal · 11-08-2008, 12:35 AM

Absolutely love my Black Opal color. Like a chameleon - depending on the ambient light it takes on shades - tinges of black, blue, green. Personally have not had an issue with dirt etc. will show dust like any dark paint so a rinse is always in order. Have often wondered if a lighter color would show dirt/dust more easily...no personal experience since all my cars seem to be in the darker shades..

StephenK · 11-08-2008, 12:57 AM

My OLD 96 SL320 is Black Opal and I still get compliments on the car and color.

SMP · 11-08-2008, 01:52 AM

My CLK 55 was black opal. I think it's a great color. As a matter of fact, one of my favorite MB colors.

drvalidus · 11-09-2008, 01:09 AM

Love the comments! Keep 'em coming!

drvalidus · 11-12-2008, 01:01 AM

Anyone think the Black Opal color is not good looking?
Honestly, that was my first impression...

DBLNICKL · 11-12-2008, 01:14 PM

any car thats black is gonna be somewhat of a pain in the ass to take care of...just makes u have to step up ur car cleaning game...lol...no automated car washes and a frequent wax will keep it in check...black is always the sexiest color for any car if u ask me...people just get nervous/lazy when it comes to caring for the paint job...in the end, i'd take regular ol' black over black opal...

amgplayer · 11-12-2008, 02:22 PM

On my CLS55 the color reminded me of pin stripe suit.

drvalidus · 11-15-2008, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by amgplayer

On my CLS55 the color reminded me of pin stripe suit.

I agree. A classy Navy Blue pin stripe suit.
(I think the car looks more dark blue than black)

SoCalCLK · 11-15-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by drvalidus

I agree. A classy Navy Blue pin stripe suit.
(I think the car looks more dark blue than black)

Blue, Black, Grey, smoky, all of the above. The pearl accent in the paint makes a world of difference. I've had a Black Opal benz for 5+ years and everytime I walk up to it, I am glad I picked it because it's far more interesting color than an ordinary dark color

drvalidus · 11-15-2008, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalCLK

Blue, Black, Grey, smoky, all of the above. The pearl accent in the paint makes a world of difference. I've had a Black Opal benz for 5+ years and everytime I walk up to it, I am glad I picked it because it's far more interesting color than an ordinary dark color

That's funny. I had the car valet parked last night and the attendant asked me if I had the grey MB. And told him no, I have a dark blue. He had to check my ticket and said it was the right car.

drvalidus · 11-15-2008, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalCLK

Blue, Black, Grey, smoky, all of the above.

That's funny. I had the car valet parked last night and the attendant asked me if I had the grey MB. And told him no, my Mercedes is dark blue. He had to check my ticket and said, "That's strange, I guess the car changed color on me."

11-06-2008, 04:18 PM	#2
KENNETH04S Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in the car :) Posts: 294 Drives: 02' brabus modified ML500,05' Lambor Gallardo, 02' CLK	ask Black Opal himself, lol __________________ 04 Papaya yellow Audi TT(4) Roadster Quatro +Twin Turbo + 19' Forged Wheel ( GONE n SAD) 02 Black ML500 + 4 off-road lights on roof + 20" custom Brabus Mono V 2pc + Full HID 02' CLK430 + 19" chrome Brabus Mono VI 2-pc+ full HID 05 Yellow Lamborghini Galladro - bone stock <---- weekend car ( SHIPPED TO VIETNAM ) 92 Lexus SC400 supercharged ORANGE 08' S550 + Distronic+ parktronic + Keyless + 12000K D2S HID + 20" WALD 3pc <---- lastest member in my house

11-06-2008, 04:26 PM	#3
C43AMG MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Soprano State - NJ Posts: 5,218 Drives: 98 Black C43 , 00' C230K , 91 420SEL	Classy ! __________________ No engine , no badge

11-06-2008, 07:30 PM	#5
KENNETH04S Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in the car :) Posts: 294 Drives: 02' brabus modified ML500,05' Lambor Gallardo, 02' CLK	hahaha Al, who else??? __________________ 04 Papaya yellow Audi TT(4) Roadster Quatro +Twin Turbo + 19' Forged Wheel ( GONE n SAD) 02 Black ML500 + 4 off-road lights on roof + 20" custom Brabus Mono V 2pc + Full HID 02' CLK430 + 19" chrome Brabus Mono VI 2-pc+ full HID 05 Yellow Lamborghini Galladro - bone stock <---- weekend car ( SHIPPED TO VIETNAM ) 92 Lexus SC400 supercharged ORANGE 08' S550 + Distronic+ parktronic + Keyless + 12000K D2S HID + 20" WALD 3pc <---- lastest member in my house

11-07-2008, 02:29 PM	#7
blackbenzz MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,114 Drives: Something slow	I love black opal! My clk55 is black opal __________________ C A P S CAPS CAPS CAPS!!!

11-07-2008, 10:26 PM	#8
SoCalCLK MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,646 Drives: 2004 CLK55 AMG	Black opal is a rare color, and beautiful dirty or clean __________________ W209 CLK55 AMG \| 19" BRABUS Mono VI 2-piece \| BRABUS Suspension \| BRABUS Door pins Sig thanks to Shake!

11-07-2008, 11:53 PM	#9
LOVEMYBS Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 432 Drives: 08 CLK63 BS, 07 SL55 with 030 and 06 C280 4Matic	Given a second chance I would not purchase a black opal car (mine is). It's a difficult color to maintain (shows a lot of dirt), the paint is "soft" and scratches/nicks easily and it is hard to color match. Future cars will all be silver, white or other light color. __________________ 2008 CLK63 AMG Black Series/Iridium Silver/Charcoal/iPod/K&N's 2007 SL55 AMG Iridium Silver/Charcoal/030 Perf Pkg/All Options/K&N's 2006 C280 4Matic/White/Tan/Daily Driver 2006 BMW X3 3.0i, Bluewater/Tan Leather/NAV/Sirius/K&N/Wife's Sold 2006 SL55 AMG Black/Black/030 Pkg/All Options (Totaled) 2005 E55 AMG 2004 CLK55 AMG 2006 C280 4Matic 1997 BMW 850Ci 2003 BMW 530iA Sport 2003 BMW M5 2002 BMW M3 Conv.

11-08-2008, 12:35 AM	#10
Zal Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 66 Drives: 2001 CLK55	Absolutely love my Black Opal color. Like a chameleon - depending on the ambient light it takes on shades - tinges of black, blue, green. Personally have not had an issue with dirt etc. will show dust like any dark paint so a rinse is always in order. Have often wondered if a lighter color would show dirt/dust more easily...no personal experience since all my cars seem to be in the darker shades.. __________________ Geboren in Afalterbach!

11-08-2008, 12:57 AM	#11
StephenK MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 1,799 Drives: 2006 SL600, 2001 S500, 1996 SL320	I like Black Opal My OLD 96 SL320 is Black Opal and I still get compliments on the car and color. __________________ 2006 SL600 - Black with Stone Exclusive Leather PICS of MY OLD 2006 SL600 VIDEO - SL600 0 to 103MPH VIDEO - SL600 11.958 1/4 Mile Run VIDEO - SL600 11.999 1/4 Mile Run

11-08-2008, 01:52 AM	#12
SMP Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 233 Drives: 08 MB CLK 63 black series, 09 BMW M6, 06 BMW X5 4.8iS, 06 MB SL 500	My CLK 55 was black opal. I think it's a great color. As a matter of fact, one of my favorite MB colors.

11-09-2008, 01:09 AM	#13
drvalidus Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 23 Drives: 2005 CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet	Love the comments! Keep 'em coming!

11-12-2008, 01:01 AM	#14
drvalidus Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 23 Drives: 2005 CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet	Anyone think the Black Opal color is not good looking? Honestly, that was my first impression...

11-12-2008, 01:14 PM	#15
DBLNICKL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 284 Drives: CLK 55	any car thats black is gonna be somewhat of a pain in the ass to take care of...just makes u have to step up ur car cleaning game...lol...no automated car washes and a frequent wax will keep it in check...black is always the sexiest color for any car if u ask me...people just get nervous/lazy when it comes to caring for the paint job...in the end, i'd take regular ol' black over black opal... __________________ HP + TQ = AMG

11-12-2008, 02:22 PM	#16
amgplayer Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 191 Drives: 2001 Yukon XL 8.1 L	On my CLS55 the color reminded me of pin stripe suit. __________________ Anything but MB 2007 Range Rover 2003-2006 A bunch of AMG's 2003-2007 Mitsu and International Trucks- too many

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