Obsidian Black
09-08-2002, 09:36 PM
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Does anyone have a picture of any car on black obsidian. Maybe a close up one. I would really appriciate to see it.
Any suggestions: black or obsidian black????
Any suggestions: black or obsidian black????
09-08-2002, 09:42 PM
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black is more of a deeper black...but when you keep your car clean i heard that obs is more shiny....thats why we got it..also....reg black has swirls....up close it looks ugly, unless you zainoize it
09-09-2002, 01:28 AM
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The main difference is the obsidian has a pearly shimmer to it in direct sunlight. It also hides small scratches better. In real conditions, that is with a thin film of dust or dirt on your car it is hard to tell the difference.
What you should do is go to the dealer and look for yourself. Both colors have been around a long time and you should have no trouble finding several cars in each (particularly if you stroll through their used lot).
What you should do is go to the dealer and look for yourself. Both colors have been around a long time and you should have no trouble finding several cars in each (particularly if you stroll through their used lot).
09-09-2002, 10:28 PM
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Photos won't help you much.
I have obsidian black and you have to see it to visualize the difference.
If there's no direct sun, the obs and flat blacks look virtually the same. In sunlight, the obs is metallic black. It's 'blackness' is not much different than flat black unless it's viewed in very good light.
I have obsidian black and you have to see it to visualize the difference.
If there's no direct sun, the obs and flat blacks look virtually the same. In sunlight, the obs is metallic black. It's 'blackness' is not much different than flat black unless it's viewed in very good light.
09-10-2002, 12:27 AM
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Here is one of pic of mine, you can't tell by pictures, but Obsidian black really shines under the sun, the metallic shows pretty nice, I like it better than true black because of the metalic shine (I know I kind of said the same 2 times
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09-10-2002, 12:37 AM
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Originally posted by pocholin
Here is one of pic of mine, you can't tell by pictures, but Obsidian black really shines under the sun, the metallic shows pretty nice, I like it better than true black because of the metalic shine (I know I kind of said the same 2 times)
Here is one of pic of mine, you can't tell by pictures, but Obsidian black really shines under the sun, the metallic shows pretty nice, I like it better than true black because of the metalic shine (I know I kind of said the same 2 times
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09-10-2002, 12:46 AM
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Originally posted by Kassav
Wow...this is good stuff. It will definitely make others notice your presence. How is the reflection like on a sunny day towards other road users?
Wow...this is good stuff. It will definitely make others notice your presence. How is the reflection like on a sunny day towards other road users?
09-10-2002, 12:50 AM
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Originally posted by bmms8
damn that looks very good....what do you use to clean?
damn that looks very good....what do you use to clean?
09-10-2002, 12:53 AM
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Originally posted by bmms8
do u use wax, or zaino? by the way, good job on hitting 2000
do u use wax, or zaino? by the way, good job on hitting 2000
Thanks on the 2000 hit!
09-10-2002, 11:58 AM
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Obsidian black is a great color if it hides swirls better than matte black, but it's still black, and still prone to idiot *******s who would like to scratch
"_____ Was here" on your hood.
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