F430 in flat black. Stupid or Nice?

I was looking over all the colors available for the 430 and I noticed that I like black but I really don't like to deal with all the swirl marks and I like red, but it's all too common. I saw a color I really liked on a Ducati which was a very dark black/gray metallic color with a matte clearcoat. Looks gorgeous but repainting any Ferrari is a killer in resale value, since I plan on keeping it and driving the crap out of it, it probably even doesn't matter. Just looking to see if someone would offer any words of wisdom. Oh, I did see a really cool flat black 360 once (not the metallic that I'm going to do), but it was very unique and I loved it.

 

martin at cavallino motors had a flat black 360 challenge car i thought it looked pretty cool ? i would do it to mine if i could

 

A matte black adhesive film like the one on the F430 below could be your solution. Having the car painted in matte black and maintaining that color is a PITA. Matte colors are much more sensitive to scratches and swirls than glossy colors.........you can't buff a matte finish.
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Awesome looking!!!

 

looks great, very evil.

 

That looks awesome!

 

I think that looks cool.There is a Lamborgini Gallardo running around that is matte black would that be a factory color?

 

Not feelin' it for matte black. Too pimp.

 

don't forget to limo tint the windows!

 

A friend of mine in Virginia has his F430 in Matte Black. I think the place is in Texas that fly out and install these things. Its film just like like Tarek said. Makes a lot more sense for resale value. It is not just flat colors you can do it could be anything really (color or image). I think the company started by doing race cars.

I think it looks very cool - but not something I would want permanently

 

Most cars with matte black finishes are films.

 

do you have any 'ballpark' estimate on how much something likethat would cost?

And to take it off?

rik

 

I like this color, however i think it must be extremely difficult to maintenance. I talked with my paintshop while ago and they showed me some samples of real matte paints which should be available soon. These new paints would be possible buff and they should still stay matte. They will be VERY expansive.

So film is propably best solution and not permanent. I saw somehwere cost for complete car around 10K

 

The Lambos are avail in Mat colors from the factory. Just like the Gallardo Nera that had the flat black panels.

 

It costs US$4500-5000 to cover a complete car, at least with the company I deal with.

Easy to take off.........same as a 3M clear bra.

 

Yes, you're right Mike.

 

BALLER. That matte finish is completely off of the hook. Where do I buy this?

 

Any business near you that does custom 3M car wraps.

 

i am on my second black 430 (first was a coupe, second a spider). if you wash the car properly, swirl marks are not an issue. should swirl marks occur, they can easily be buffed out. black is a more "reserved" color and i would not let the fear of swirl deter you from this choice!

 

My 430 is Nero Daytona, a subtle metallic black. Swirl marks are not a problem.

 

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4086582

Someone saw this, its a wrap, wheels look bad though.

 

Matt black wrap on a Kiwi F430 spyder
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=215223

He's very happy with it and it looks great. Nice change for the money.
Need a skilled guy to get it right around tail-lights and other detail points.

 

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It looks great.

 

thank you for the information, I will definitely go with the wrap given such a good pricing! I figure this will help protect the paint as well. If I am fortunate enough to find a nero black, I would go for it.