Noz Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 So, after much pain and resolving a long list of issues I'm nearly back with a new setup. Before I finish my power setup final tune I'm having a respray. In less than 2 week's, car goes in. I was going to go 202 black. Has anyone tried any different blacks to give a deeper finish, I was almost tempted to change the whole colour. IIRC a non standard colour puts insurance up? Advice welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Good to see you nearly back James! Geo had a lovely black back in the day with a fleck in the paint. unsure what paint code it was but its on here somewhere. My car is a non standard colour and insurance difference isnt really noticable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Geo had BMW Carbon Black. It had a blue flake through it so would look navy in direct sunlight. I'm getting my 202 black car resprayed in 2 weeks and I have decided against staying 202, instead I'll be changing ever so slightly and adding a red flake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Hammerite BMW do various nice blacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 For colour and insurance I don't think it makes much difference? For example, I fitted a nurspec exhaust, Sky wanted another 30quid a year for that. Then I said, I've just had a £4K colour change. "What colour?" "Lamborghini Grey" "Thanks, no charge for this" Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted May 23, 2016 Author Share Posted May 23, 2016 The flake idea sounds good, just been looking at new Audi's thinking the deep shine is just so nice I want something a bit special. Even though still blank. I'll look into the BMW colours. Any other nice blacks to consider? Good to see you nearly back James! Geo had a lovely black back in the day with a fleck in the paint. unsure what paint code it was but its on here somewhere. My car is a non standard colour and insurance difference isnt really noticable. It's been a long time mate, with my living abroad in Paris, and having transmission and head issues. Needless to say, I'm very eager to be back on the road with the new setup/style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parry_10 Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 Geo had BMW Carbon Black. It had a blue flake through it so would look navy in direct sunlight. I'm getting my 202 black car resprayed in 2 weeks and I have decided against staying 202, instead I'll be changing ever so slightly and adding a red flake. Mines being sprayed black with a red flake this week:tongue: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazDoran Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 The Black magic paint on my Skoda Superb is great. Comes up a real treat when polished. Good deep metal flake and shine to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay1374 Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 I personally like mercedes obsidian black, has a light metallic fleck in. Looks great on my dads c220d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashloys Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) Honda Pirates Black, looks absolutely f*cking amazing in the sun. As far as insurance goes you'll likely just have to pay a mid term adjustment fee if you make the change half way through your policy. It's unlikely to affect the premium, but every company is different and there's no one rule across the board with every company. EDIT: BMW carbon black is also lovely, my friend had his S2000 done in that colour. It looks really blue in the sunlight IIRC. If you want any pics of it PM me dude. Edited May 24, 2016 by ashloys (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazDoran Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Honda Pirates Black, looks absolutely f*cking amazing in the sun. That's a bloody good shout actually! - - - Updated - - - Honda Pirates Black, looks absolutely f*cking amazing in the sun. That's a bloody good shout actually! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprano Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 If your after a deep black and want to stay Toyota 209 is a nice one it has a pearl but not a lot of metallic and the metallic will always make it look less black and not as deep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbiemercman Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 The most important thing is it's BLACK, no other colours look anything like as good IMHO, apart from metallic blue, red, white and metallic grey. Herbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 It's been a long time mate, with my living abroad in Paris, and having transmission and head issues. Needless to say, I'm very eager to be back on the road with the new setup/style. Indeed it has. Hopefully those issues are behind you now. Would love to hear more about your new set up. Be sure to update with a thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 The most important thing is it's BLACK, no other colours look anything like as good IMHO, apart from metallic blue, red, white and metallic grey. Herbie. Haha that's a lot of "exceptions" there other than black. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobUK Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 (edited) My car is 204 black with purple... Very subtle unless in sunlight Edited May 25, 2016 by RobUK (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbiemercman Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Car looks great in the 204, just needs the calipers red IMHO. Herbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Looks great as it is imo:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazDoran Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Car looks great in the 204, just needs the calipers red IMHO. Herbie. Calipers a deep purple to match the purple tint in the paint would be better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I have an Audi in Audi brilliant black that really does give a great black, I have a L200 that is also black but nowhere near as vibrant as the Audi. Still prefer my Supra brilliant white though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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