Black or Obsidian Black?
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From: Chicago
Volvo V90 CC
Basically black is deep black, no metallic to it.
Obsidian black is not as dark (for black) and it has metallic shine that shows great under the sun.
I like Obsidian Black better, a little easier to keep and not swirl, just a little
Obsidian black is not as dark (for black) and it has metallic shine that shows great under the sun.
I like Obsidian Black better, a little easier to keep and not swirl, just a little
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From: Toronto
Obsidian black isn't as dark as plain black, it's got some silver-y specks in it that sparkles when clean and under the sun. It's definietely nicer than regular black, but it's up to you to decide if it's worth the extra money.
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From: Liverpool,UK
2003 C180k Avantgarde SE Sport Auto
My 99 C Class is Obsidian Black and a guy in works similar age C Class in standard flat Black and the difference in the 2 cars is unbeleivable.
His car looks old and dull where as mine has the clean look freshly polished sparkle to it.
GET THE OBSIDIAN !!
His car looks old and dull where as mine has the clean look freshly polished sparkle to it.
GET THE OBSIDIAN !!
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From: Gaithersburg, MD
2002 C240 6-spd (ret)
Originally posted by Hugedrive
WhaT about Black Opal? what's the difference?
WhaT about Black Opal? what's the difference?
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From: London England
C230 AMG Sports coupe
Obsidian is a beautiful colour....my choice was for Black.....if u want the blackest black go with 040...from all the examples I have seen....Black has a better finish....smooth and mirror like...sometimes metallic finishes are slightly orange peel like
Opal is also stunning
IMO 040 is the only NON metallic to go for
Opal is also stunning
IMO 040 is the only NON metallic to go for
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From: Ohio
2010 C300 4matic
Originally posted by MarkL
Black Opal is actually a very dark green-blue, "tealish" color.
Black Opal is actually a very dark green-blue, "tealish" color.
