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Apr 9, 2006 | 03:25 AM

mao_1369

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2002 S430

GL450 colors

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!!

Apr 9, 2006 | 09:58 PM

jangy

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2015 S212

I love Obsidian. It is mettalic black.

Apr 10, 2006 | 08:03 PM

JackStraw

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2005 SL600, 2011 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite

Quote:

Originally Posted by mao_1369

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.

Apr 10, 2006 | 10:46 PM

jayj

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i don't believe black opal is available for the GL.

Apr 12, 2006 | 04:39 PM

mao_1369

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sorry

yeah...i dont think black opal is available on the GL....so i guess its obsidian black...hahaa...thanks

Apr 12, 2006 | 10:51 PM

AutoSaurus

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From: MS Gulf Coast

1997 E320 Sedan

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