Black Opal
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Manassas, VA
10 Cayenne GTS, 07 Porsche 911 Turbo
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.
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From: Dallas
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..
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From: NYC
CLK 55
any car thats black is gonna be somewhat of a pain in the *** 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...
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From: Vegas
2005 CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet
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From: Southern California
2017 W205 C43 AMG
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
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From: Vegas
2005 CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet
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.
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From: Vegas
2005 CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet
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."
