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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 03:25 AM
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hallo,
Does anyone know what exactly is obsidian black? I asked my local dealer in LA, and they said it just a little mettallic but they dont have any cars with that paint. Does anyone have any pics? or description? I m torn between either obsidian black or black opal for my new gl450!!
thanks!!
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Old Apr 9, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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I love Obsidian. It is mettalic black.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mao_1369
hallo,
Does anyone know what exactly is obsidian black? I asked my local dealer in LA, and they said it just a little mettallic but they dont have any cars with that paint. Does anyone have any pics? or description? I m torn between either obsidian black or black opal for my new gl450!!
thanks!!
You can't go wrong with either color. Obsidian black is black with metal flake it while black opal is a very deep (almost black) blue with metal flake. Obsidian black is very common, so I'd be surprised if you can't spot one at a local dealership. The dealership should also have a book with large paint chips in it for you to take a look at.
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Old Apr 10, 2006 | 10:46 PM
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i don't believe black opal is available for the GL.
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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yeah...i dont think black opal is available on the GL....so i guess its obsidian black...hahaa...thanks
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 10:51 PM
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Here is the color list:

Non-metallic
Black
Alabaster White

Metallic:
Obsidian Black
Desert Silver
Iridium Silver
Pewter
Barolo Red
Capri Blue
Everest Green

Interior:
Black
Ash
Macadamia
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Old Apr 13, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by mao_1369
hallo,
Does anyone know what exactly is obsidian black? I asked my local dealer in LA, and they said it just a little mettallic but they dont have any cars with that paint. Does anyone have any pics? or description? I m torn between either obsidian black or black opal for my new gl450!!
thanks!!
I had the opal black in my SL and loved it. Don't see many in that color. Going with the obsidian in the new GL since the opal is not available.
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