Jet black vs. Black sapphire metallic.

masterblaster · 01-25-2009, 07:02 PM

Can you guys help me decide between these two colors? I'm really confused!

willa1975 · 01-25-2009, 07:26 PM

Jet Black is a pure black, glossy and reflective when clean. Black Sapphire Metallic is a metallic color, and appears more of a dark gray in the sunlight. There's basically no difference between the two in the dark. The configurator on the BMW website really isn't too useful.

What you need to do, if you're trying to decide between these colors, is go to a dealership during a nice sunny day and look at the two colors side by side. Posting a poll on the site is just a popularity contest...what's important is for you to see the cars in person and decide what you like.

MCMLXXXIX · 01-25-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by willa1975

Jet Black is a pure black, glossy and reflective when clean. Black Sapphire Metallic is a metallic color, and appears more of a dark gray in the sunlight. There's basically no difference between the two in the dark. The configurator on the BMW website really isn't too useful.

What you need to do, if you're trying to decide between these colors, is go to a dealership during a nice sunny day and look at the two colors side by side. Posting a poll on the site is just a popularity contest...what's important is for you to see the cars in person and decide what you like.

+1 ... do it!

i myself prefer Jet Black over SBM, no second thoughts

-=Hot|Ice=- · 01-25-2009, 07:30 PM

Jet black because it looks secksy when it's clean.

JunkStory · 01-25-2009, 07:52 PM

metallic black because it hides those awful swirls much better

stimpy · 01-25-2009, 07:55 PM

You need to go look for yourself - opinions aren't going to help you.

One is black - the other is metallic black. Go decide for yourself.

ToadHollow · 01-25-2009, 07:59 PM

JB cause I love having one more reason to keep "her" clean ......

TedRoc · 01-25-2009, 08:01 PM

Jet Black.

masterblaster · 01-25-2009, 08:33 PM

Are swirls marks going to visible on metallic black as well under sun light?
When people say that metallic black paint is better in hiding swirls, how true is this? From what I see, any dark color will make swirls easier to see under light, including metallic, at least that's what I can measure. How true is this and can you guys share some light into this?

Thanks again

demosthenes · 01-25-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by willa1975

Jet Black is a pure black, glossy and reflective when clean. Black Sapphire Metallic is a metallic color, and appears more of a dark gray in the sunlight. There's basically no difference between the two in the dark. The configurator on the BMW website really isn't too useful.

What you need to do, if you're trying to decide between these colors, is go to a dealership during a nice sunny day and look at the two colors side by side. Posting a poll on the site is just a popularity contest...what's important is for you to see the cars in person and decide what you like.

+1 Well said.

Both colors show swirl marks but jet black shows them more. Jet black looks better when it's perfect, but it's harder to keep perfect.

The best thing to do is follow willa1975's advice and check them out side by side. That's what I did - for an hour!

buckybadger · 01-25-2009, 09:26 PM

All dark colors will show swirls if not washed properly. Either way, you have to maintain your car more than other colors and if you like maintaining cars, then black color will be the most rewarding than any other color, IMO.

Like the other dude above me said, Jet black looks better, classier and has a deep shine to it when clean and waxed. Much better than black sapphire metallic - I've asked this question to people who have owned both these colors. Hope that helps.

Jet black for now, maybe black sapphire metallic on my next BMW. I like both!

PS: This post is not that helpful IMO, seems more like a popularity vote, i.e. if there are more members who own black sapphire than jet black, obviously black sapphire is gonna be the winner.

DenverJayhawk · 01-25-2009, 09:56 PM

Can't anyone make a decision for themselves any longer? Especially something as trivial as color choice?

Where's Canuck Lion? He needs to slay this thread.

masterblaster · 01-25-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

Can't anyone make a decision for themselves any longer? Especially something as trivial as color choice?

Where's Canuck Lion? He needs to slay this thread.

Some people depend on the opinions of other people and can't decide, why do you think we have these polls for? Ain't I free to ask such questions?

oldaccount · 01-25-2009, 10:07 PM

jet black lacks awesome under direct light.

choopy · 01-25-2009, 10:09 PM

this is easy ALPINE WHITE BITCHES!!!

DenverJayhawk · 01-25-2009, 10:10 PM

Why do you need the opinions of other people to decide on something like Color Choice? It's the most basic definition of a personal decision. I think you'll be much happier if you make the decision yourself instead of letting other people make it for you. If you were to ask for the Pros/Cons of one color over the other, that is a different matter because it can be quanitified with facts. Do you really have two prospective cars with each color that you're trying to decide between? Or are you just curious which is more popular?

DenverJayhawk · 01-25-2009, 10:16 PM

Good lord. You have three polling posts on the topic of color. Just choose one, for the love of god.

BK · 01-25-2009, 10:24 PM

Search search search. In other threads where this question was asked, I've posted side by side photos and details of the flakes in the metallic black. Decide whether you like that. I do.

Jet is deeper black, no doubt about it. But detailers will tell you that it's quite soft, as far as BMW paints go. So while both will show swirls easily, JB is much more prone to swirls because of the soft paint. Metallic paints are slightly thicker and harder, at least in this case. They also are harder to match and blend seamlessly, if you get in an accident.

ToadHollow · 01-25-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

Good lord. You have three polling posts on the topic of color. Just choose one, for the love of god.

Dude ........... chill. This is a public forum, right?

You'd be more constructive to create your own thread to bitch in .....

DenverJayhawk · 01-25-2009, 10:29 PM

ok. You're probably right and I'm over reacting. But it does seem somewhat excessive to have three polling posts about color, don't you agree?

ToadHollow · 01-25-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DenverJayhawk

ok. You're probably right and I'm over reacting. But it does seem somewhat excessive to have three polling posts about color, don't you agree?

Well, seeing as how the OP only has a 10 post count ........ some slack needs to be given.

Yes, agreed ...... excessive and could have been more beneficial to the OP to have kept the original post active ........

ing would've been good too. OP will learn soon enough .......

MShao825 · 01-25-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Suareezay

jet black lacks awesome under direct light.

That's BSM not Jet Black man! You should know, it's your own car

View Poll Results: Which color is better and classier?
Jet Black	51	35.42%
Black Sapphire Metallic	93	64.58%
Voters: 144. You may not vote on this poll

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willa1975 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	Jet Black is a pure black, glossy and reflective when clean. Black Sapphire Metallic is a metallic color, and appears more of a dark gray in the sunlight. There's basically no difference between the two in the dark. The configurator on the BMW website really isn't too useful. What you need to do, if you're trying to decide between these colors, is go to a dealership during a nice sunny day and look at the two colors side by side. Posting a poll on the site is just a popularity contest...what's important is for you to see the cars in person and decide what you like.
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JunkStory Major 160 Rep 1,307 Posts Drives: E92 M3, 8V RS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: 98230 iTrader: (3)	metallic black because it hides those awful swirls much better
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stimpy Colonel 167 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	You need to go look for yourself - opinions aren't going to help you. One is black - the other is metallic black. Go decide for yourself.
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TedRoc Private First Class 102 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 2021 M850i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (1)	Jet Black. __________________ 2021 M850i Gran Coupe Mineral White Sold Cars- 2018 M3 F80 ZCP Yas Marina / 2017 M3 F80 ZCP/ 2014 435i Sport Silver / 2009 335i E90 LCI AW / 2005 535i Silver / 2002 323ci Black Dinan Stage 3
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masterblaster New Member 11 Rep 18 Posts Drives: bmw probably Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Are swirls marks going to visible on metallic black as well under sun light? When people say that metallic black paint is better in hiding swirls, how true is this? From what I see, any dark color will make swirls easier to see under light, including metallic, at least that's what I can measure. How true is this and can you guys share some light into this? Thanks again
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01-25-2009, 09:26 PM	#11
buckybadger BMW forever! 1389 Rep 2,418 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	All dark colors will show swirls if not washed properly. Either way, you have to maintain your car more than other colors and if you like maintaining cars, then black color will be the most rewarding than any other color, IMO. Like the other dude above me said, Jet black looks better, classier and has a deep shine to it when clean and waxed. Much better than black sapphire metallic - I've asked this question to people who have owned both these colors. Hope that helps. Jet black for now, maybe black sapphire metallic on my next BMW. I like both! PS: This post is not that helpful IMO, seems more like a popularity vote, i.e. if there are more members who own black sapphire than jet black, obviously black sapphire is gonna be the winner. __________________ 2020 BMW X5 2019 BMW M2C 2014 BMW 335i 2009 BMW 328i
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DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Can't anyone make a decision for themselves any longer? Especially something as trivial as color choice? Where's Canuck Lion? He needs to slay this thread. __________________ 330i, Black Sapphire, 6MT, Sport, Active Steering, Flux Capacitor
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oldaccount Colonel 162 Rep 2,456 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	jet black lacks awesome under direct light.
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DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Why do you need the opinions of other people to decide on something like Color Choice? It's the most basic definition of a personal decision. I think you'll be much happier if you make the decision yourself instead of letting other people make it for you. If you were to ask for the Pros/Cons of one color over the other, that is a different matter because it can be quanitified with facts. Do you really have two prospective cars with each color that you're trying to decide between? Or are you just curious which is more popular? __________________ 330i, Black Sapphire, 6MT, Sport, Active Steering, Flux Capacitor
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DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Good lord. You have three polling posts on the topic of color. Just choose one, for the love of god. __________________ 330i, Black Sapphire, 6MT, Sport, Active Steering, Flux Capacitor
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Search search search. In other threads where this question was asked, I've posted side by side photos and details of the flakes in the metallic black. Decide whether you like that. I do. Jet is deeper black, no doubt about it. But detailers will tell you that it's quite soft, as far as BMW paints go. So while both will show swirls easily, JB is much more prone to swirls because of the soft paint. Metallic paints are slightly thicker and harder, at least in this case. They also are harder to match and blend seamlessly, if you get in an accident.
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DenverJayhawk Major 72 Rep 1,217 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	ok. You're probably right and I'm over reacting. But it does seem somewhat excessive to have three polling posts about color, don't you agree? __________________ 330i, Black Sapphire, 6MT, Sport, Active Steering, Flux Capacitor
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