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Sapphire Black = Gloss Black
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05-17-2013, 09:35 PM | #2 |
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05-18-2013, 12:45 AM | #3 |
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In the sun then you would notice the difference....
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I don't know the reason for your question but, if this helps, the non-metallic paint BMW use is called jet black and is the same depth of black as sapphire black but minus the metallic flake obviously.
Jet black is a pig to clean and to shine in comparison with sapphire black which also needs attention to keep looking good plus the benefit of not looking too bad when very wet. If you are touching up a sapphire black car with gloss black paint, I have no clue if that will work. |
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05-19-2013, 02:53 AM | #8 |
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"gloss" i.e. "reflective finish" is usually a term used with decorative paints not car paint.
All car finishes are gloss, except the special frozen/matte finishes. Do you mean non-metallic? |
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05-19-2013, 03:12 AM | #9 |
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Agreed as all most colours are coated with lacquer that gives the gloss appearance of any colour discounting the matt or frozen options.
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05-19-2013, 04:30 PM | #10 |
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I just purchased a sapphire black performance diffuser! I was going to get mine painted gloss black but cos its virtually the same & the sun won't really shine on it.... I got it!
Cheers for the help! |
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