Carbon black metallic

[griffter]

Can anyone confirm this is in fact really really dark grey?
I'm after a very dark grey metallic (ie literally just off black) for the Griff, and Carbon Black is looking good, if so.

Cheers, Ben.

[chim girl]

Carbon Black is black - in some light it looks as though it has a blue/purple taint to it. Think of black carbon paper, i.e. the stuff used in old typewriters and some invoice books, and you won't be far away.

Have a look at my car in the classifieds, it's carbon black

[Zod]

It's black with a blueish touch in certain light conditions whereas Sapphire Black is black black, despite the fact that the names would suggest they are the other way round.

[griffter]

B*gger - but thanks for the enlightening replies. It looks a gorgeous colour, but not what I'm after... Thanks.

[chim girl]

Grifter, have you had a look at Reflex Charcoal ? Stunning colour IMHO.

[chim girl]

Picture here, although I think the artificial lights don't do it justice..

www.henley-tvr.com/Cars/tusc04charc.htm

[mustard]

Carbon Black, not on a TVR. but something different to a BMW



As Chim_girl says, its black with a blue tint

[griffter]

chim girl said:

Picture here, although I think the artificial lights don't do it justice.. www.henley-tvr.com/Cars/tusc04charc.htm

Certainly does the Tuscan justice - but is that a greenish flip in it? I want to avoid flip / pearl to keep costs down. Just a straight graphite metallic is what I'm after. Guess I'll be trawling the dealers at the weekend!

[sleep envy]

griffter said:

Can anyone confirm this is in fact really really dark grey? I'm after a very dark grey metallic (ie literally just off black) for the Griff, and Carbon Black is looking good, if so. Cheers, Ben.

BMW did E30 M3s (1985 - 1991) in a very dark grey metallic - fairly flat colour without any flips. Can't remember what it's called but a trip to your nearest dealer should be able to get you the paint code.