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  1. nsxpowered

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    #1 nsxpowered, Oct 20, 2008
    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.
     
  2. karrerakid930

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    #2 karrerakid930, Oct 20, 2008
    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
     
  3. Tarek K.

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    #3 Tarek K., Oct 20, 2008
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    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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  4. 285ferrari

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    #4 285ferrari, Oct 20, 2008
    Awesome looking!!!
     
  5. Noel

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    #5 Noel, Oct 20, 2008
    looks great, very evil.
     
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    #6 PAP 348, Oct 20, 2008

    That looks awesome! :D:D
     
  7. KINGMONKEY

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    #7 KINGMONKEY, Oct 20, 2008
    I think that looks cool.There is a Lamborgini Gallardo running around that is matte black would that be a factory color?
     
  8. Bluehinder

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    #8 Bluehinder, Oct 20, 2008
    Not feelin' it for matte black. Too pimp.
     
  9. paulie_b

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    #9 paulie_b, Oct 20, 2008
    don't forget to limo tint the windows!
     
  10. Miner_31

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    #10 Miner_31, Oct 21, 2008
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    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
     
  11. Tarek K.

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    #11 Tarek K., Oct 21, 2008
    Most cars with matte black finishes are films.
     
  12. SonomaRik

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    #12 SonomaRik, Oct 21, 2008
    do you have any 'ballpark' estimate on how much something likethat would cost?

    And to take it off?

    rik
     
  13. masar

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    #13 masar, Oct 21, 2008
    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
     
  14. Miner_31

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    #14 Miner_31, Oct 21, 2008
    The Lambos are avail in Mat colors from the factory. Just like the Gallardo Nera that had the flat black panels.
     
  15. Tarek K.

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    #15 Tarek K., Oct 21, 2008
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    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.
     
  16. Tarek K.

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    #16 Tarek K., Oct 21, 2008
    Yes, you're right Mike.
     
  17. bizz

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    #17 bizz, Oct 21, 2008
    BALLER. That matte finish is completely off of the hook. Where do I buy this?
     
  18. TG

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    #18 TG, Oct 21, 2008
    Any business near you that does custom 3M car wraps.
     
  19. photonut

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    #19 photonut, Oct 23, 2008
    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!
     
  20. Cayenne06

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    #20 Cayenne06, Oct 23, 2008
    My 430 is Nero Daytona, a subtle metallic black. Swirl marks are not a problem.
     
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    #21 agup48, Oct 23, 2008
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    #23 glasser1, Oct 23, 2008
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    No one asked, and I'm no Photoshop expert, but I just couldn't resist doing this. I'm no fan of badges.
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  24. Tarek K.

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    #24 Tarek K., Oct 23, 2008
    It looks great.
     
  25. nsxpowered

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    #25 nsxpowered, Oct 24, 2008
    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.
     

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