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What's the deal with matte black fad?

Discussion in 'California & Nevada (Northern)' started by apollo355, May 19, 2011.

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  1. apollo355

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    #1 apollo355, May 19, 2011
    I realize this topic may cause a riot so I'm armed with my rotten tomatoes ha ha. Here it is..... I don't get the attraction for the matte black color. Isn't shiny black look so much sexier on any car?

    Ok so it doesn't get dirty but if you can afford an exotic car, then what does a few car washes matter?

    It's an ugly fighter jet color and it ruins the cars completely...
     
  2. SillyPuppy

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    #2 SillyPuppy, May 19, 2011
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    I certainly wouldn't have my car wrapped in matte black, as it doesn't suit the F355 well (just my opinion, of course!).

    But a couple years ago in Monterey, my wife spotted a matte black Murcielago, and we both liked that car a LOT. My personal thinking is that a lot of today's supercars, like the 430, Zonda, and most of the Lambo family, have lots of jet-fighter-like sharpness to them, that lend themselves well to being done in that color.

    Edit: Add the Porsche CGT to that "looks great in matte black" list...
     
  3. Sledge4.2

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    #3 Sledge4.2, May 19, 2011
    i am a big fan of "to each his own", and i like it.

    i would suggest however you put your tomatoes away and walk away slowly...

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTkmFZ91rXE[/ame]
     
  4. GuyIncognito

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    #4 GuyIncognito, May 19, 2011
    I think it looks great on some cars...CGT, GTR, Lambos, etc. but the trend has been over-exposed.
     
  5. SillyPuppy

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    #5 SillyPuppy, May 19, 2011
    Geno, I loved watching that transformation - no doubt, the 430 Scuderia looks excellent in that wrap... (but I like the underlying Azzuro California better!). :)

    Thanks for posting that!

    Orrie
     
  6. Simon^2

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    #6 Simon^2, May 19, 2011
    There is a Ford Raptor truck running around ft laud that is matte black. It looks incredible.
     
  7. Sledge4.2

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    #7 Sledge4.2, May 19, 2011
    azzuoro california = baby blue?
     
  8. SillyPuppy

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    #8 SillyPuppy, May 19, 2011
    Correct. I would have loved to have my F355 in Azzuro California, but it didn't happen. Maybe next time, if there is one for me.

    We had a local guy who used to have a 360 Spider in that color, too, and it was very droolworthy.
     
  9. dakharris

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    #9 dakharris, May 19, 2011
    It's more like a metallic sky blue....or a silver with a lot of blue in it. Looks great on the right car.
     
  10. Sledge4.2

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    #10 Sledge4.2, May 19, 2011
    how about baby sky metallic blue?
     
  11. Itzkirb

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  12. SillyPuppy

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    #12 SillyPuppy, May 19, 2011
    Damn, Kirby, those are all gorgeous. I knew that if anyone could, YOUR photography would show the beauty of those beasts...
     
  13. 4i2fly

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    #13 4i2fly, May 20, 2011
    i'd be a big fan if it were lidar absorbent! is there any data that shows it may be?
     
  14. Premier Protective Films

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    #14 Premier Protective Films, May 20, 2011
    Vinyl (satin, matte, etc.) are only 1.5mils - 2.5 mils thick. It offers very little in terms of protection

    Satin Guard on the other hand is a protective film with Dual Tone Technology built into it, which exhibits a different sheen based on lighting. And the product protects like clear bra as it is 8 mils thick.
     
  15. SVCalifornia

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    #15 SVCalifornia, May 20, 2011
    The Lambo is stunning in the grey... reminds me of a Reventon... It would be interesting if after a few weeks, Kirby could send some pics of the exterior and how well it is holding up to the road...
     
  16. Itzkirb

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    #16 Itzkirb, May 20, 2011
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    It looks pretty much the same today as a year ago when it was done. Only difference is we removed the Pac-Man/goldRUSH Rally decals and you can kinda see an imprint if you look closely. Since install I haven't had to wash the car once, I just wipe it down with a little detail spray.

    Here are some pics someone took a few months ago at Auto's on the Avenue Event.
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  17. SVCalifornia

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    #17 SVCalifornia, May 20, 2011
    So it continues to be robust. What was the underlying color before the wrap?
     
  18. Itzkirb

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  19. jet

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    #19 jet, May 20, 2011
    That's a great shot!
     
  20. Premier Protective Films

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    #20 Premier Protective Films, May 21, 2011
    Great shots!
     
  21. SVCalifornia

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    #21 SVCalifornia, May 21, 2011
    Awesome!

    Keith
     

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