Basalt Black or regular Black
#1
Basalt Black or regular Black
I've been debating this for weeks now.
I know Basalt Black will show less swirls, but the shine on the regular black is deeper and unbeatable when clean. You'd figure the Basalt Black metallic paint would be shiner, but who knows.
Any opinions on one vs. the other?
I know Basalt Black will show less swirls, but the shine on the regular black is deeper and unbeatable when clean. You'd figure the Basalt Black metallic paint would be shiner, but who knows.
Any opinions on one vs. the other?
#4
This is a tough one... I decided to go with regular black because of the true black color and I noticed basalt has a slight brown hue. This is my personal opinion of course and after 3 weeks and washing it 5 times the swirls begin to appear but I am loving none the less. I have the car as my DD...
Will also get it polished once per year to reduce the swirls.
Will also get it polished once per year to reduce the swirls.
#5
I've had basalt black first and then got a black 997tt. Wish I would have gotten basalt again. Something about basalt looks cleaner and richer. Black looks great but the imperfections right after a wash was too noticeable to me.
I have white now though
I have white now though
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#8
This is the main problem I see with the basalt black, that purple/Brown hue. Im also deciding which one I should Go for! http://www.autogespot.com/porsche-99...013/05/04#img1
#9
This is the main problem I see with the basalt black, that purple/Brown hue. Im also deciding which one I should Go for! http://www.autogespot.com/porsche-99...013/05/04#img1
#10
I went with regular black because I wanted black not a shade of black. I think I would have been less likely to do that if I hadn't learned over the years how to clean a black car so the "swirl" problem is minimized.
I've been using deionized water to wash with polymers and a leaf blower to dry (there's a lot more involved) and the difference is unbelievable in the endurance of the finish. I am a real glutton for punishment though, I have three black cars!
I've been using deionized water to wash with polymers and a leaf blower to dry (there's a lot more involved) and the difference is unbelievable in the endurance of the finish. I am a real glutton for punishment though, I have three black cars!
Last edited by lrattner; 06-02-2013 at 07:01 AM.
#11
You can see it in person too if the sun hits directly, however it's a bit more exaggerated in the photos than in real life!
#12
Personally I think its the opposite, I see it in person, but not so much in photos.
#13
IMO I'd stay away from true black unless you're the energetic type who enjoys detailing a car.
True black can be kept looking beautiful, but it takes know-how and patience.
You can get an idea about the proper care here:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ain-clean.html
True black can be kept looking beautiful, but it takes know-how and patience.
You can get an idea about the proper care here:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ain-clean.html
Last edited by CarreraPete; 05-12-2013 at 11:23 AM. Reason: add link
#14
On a black car, I highly rec that you get it Opticoated ASAP. Its like adding a extra layer of clear to the car that is extremely durable. I use it on all my cars, and the stuff is amazing, really prevents scratches, swirls, and makes it much easier to clean.
My black C4S arrives at the end of the month, its going from the dealer straight to my detailer to have a layer of Opticoat applied.
http://www.opti-coat.com
My black C4S arrives at the end of the month, its going from the dealer straight to my detailer to have a layer of Opticoat applied.
http://www.opti-coat.com