Black Sapphire vs Jet Black

jerry12304 · 05-06-2007, 08:02 PM

The Jet black is more shiner than the Sapphire isn't it? So why do people pay $500 more for Sapphire? I know a guy that did that he said he should have gotten the jet.

dmboone25 · 05-06-2007, 08:08 PM

I have jet black--nothing is going to beat it when it is clean and shined up. It will look deeper and more glossy--but it is also harder to keep looking good. It is the hardest to keep clean and you have to be careful or scratches and swirls can result very easily. If you like to clean and maintain the outside of a car--then get the JB, because you almost need to be a little OCD.

If you want something that still looks nice, but isnt as hard to take care of, get the sapphire. But the JB looks sooooo nice clean...

dmboone25 · 05-06-2007, 08:09 PM

Oh, and the sapphire will have a sort of sparkle to it....which some people like better than the flat, deep look of the JB.

cupspeed · 05-06-2007, 08:10 PM

Saphire is metallic

I personally like the jet black better when it is clean

iKON · 05-06-2007, 08:39 PM

The Sapphire Black Metallic looks almost a VERY dark grey when in bright sunlight. I have had one sinc November and I love it!

05-06-2007, 08:44 PM

I have had jet before and it was no harder to keep clean than any dark color. People who complain of swirls probably did not maintain the finish properly with a regular waxing. I never liked my black to look gray. I call jet a "shine" and sapphire a "glow." I prefer a shine but to each his own.

SGP335i · 05-06-2007, 08:55 PM

Free was good for me...

burger335i · 05-06-2007, 09:14 PM

Jet black on my last 330 looked great.

0asis · 05-06-2007, 09:27 PM

i had a jet black e46 and it was awesome when clean.. not so awesome when not clean which was 95% of its existence.. you'll constantly have to wash it and be very very careful with the swirl marks and $hit. but when it's clean it's the greatest.

ejazbmw · 05-06-2007, 09:32 PM

i have jet black and somedays i regret gettin it but then once its all clean and waxed up im always happy which my choice of not getting sapphire

335inSC · 05-06-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 335Topless

People who complain of swirls probably did not maintain the finish properly with a regular waxing.

Not true - at least not true for me. The fact of the matter is that you basically get swirl marks every dang time you wash the vehicle even if you're EXTREMELY careful like I am. The only way to get rid of them is by using a clay bar and waxing. I think swirl marks are on every car - its just that jet black shows it way more than others.

ejazbmw · 05-06-2007, 09:45 PM

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Not true - at least not true for me. The fact of the matter is that you basically get swirl marks every dang time you wash the vehicle even if you're EXTREMELY careful like I am. The only way to get rid of them is by using a clay bar and waxing. I think swirl marks are on every car - its just that jet black shows it way more than others.

ehhh clary bar doesnt remove swirl marks and waxing doesnt either wax just prevent swirl marks from happening....i thought i'd clear that up so u dont confuse anyone

JOYRIIDE1113 · 05-06-2007, 10:03 PM

I have owned both colors... I also know how to maintain both colors... Here is nice comaprison showing how nice both can look.

Jet Black

Jet Black definately showed swirls, scratches, and marring a lot easier than any color... I would do a full polish session every 3-4 months.

Black Saphire Metallic

A lot easer to maintain when compared to Jet black thanks to the metallicbut it still showed its dust and imperfections like any dark color would.

Geoff · 05-06-2007, 10:07 PM

i got jet black and love it, no regrets. definitely the hottest looking color when clean.

DrGP · 05-06-2007, 10:22 PM

I've had 6 black cars including a 98 M3 in Cosmos black Metallic(which looks pretty much like Sapphire Black to me. ALL were hard to keep clean. As far as Sapphire vs Jet. I am really impressed with the way that the Sapphire just sparkles in the sun. Just about all cars can be had in black. Metallic black is special since it is not universally available. IMHO, from a distance they don't look that much different. But up close, there is a difference. Note: picture taken on a cloudy day

karliejai · 05-06-2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

Black Saphire Metallic

A lot easer to maintain when compared to Jet black thanks to the metallicbut it still showed its dust and imperfections like any dark color would.

i like this pic =)

AH · 05-07-2007, 12:04 AM

Both are nice for sure!

ADHD · 05-07-2007, 12:15 AM

Ive had both and i personally love the BS over the JB

stefman · 05-07-2007, 12:23 AM

I was leaning towards Jet Black, but I was worried that it is such a difficult color to maintain. I still wanted black so I went for Black Sapphire.

I do like the look of JB though.

urnone · 05-25-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DrGP

I've had 6 black cars including a 98 M3 in Cosmos black Metallic(which looks pretty much like Sapphire Black to me. ALL were hard to keep clean. As far as Sapphire vs Jet. I am really impressed with the way that the Sapphire just sparkles in the sun. Just about all cars can be had in black. Metallic black is special since it is not universally available. IMHO, from a distance they don't look that much different. But up close, there is a difference. Note: picture taken on a cloudy day

am loving your ride... i got the same color coming

nyc335i · 05-25-2007, 08:47 PM

metallic is better because it tends to hide scratches better and has that sparkle in the sun

ruff · 05-25-2007, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOYRIIDE1113

I have owned both colors... I also know how to maintain both colors... Here is nice comaprison showing how nice both can look.

Jet Black

Jet Black definately showed swirls, scratches, and marring a lot easier than any color... I would do a full polish session every 3-4 months.

Black Saphire Metallic

A lot easer to maintain when compared to Jet black thanks to the metallicbut it still showed its dust and imperfections like any dark color would.

Joyriide,
This is the best comparison of the two colors I have seen. Thanks for the photos.

05-06-2007, 08:02 PM	#1
jerry12304 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Black Sapphire vs Jet Black The Jet black is more shiner than the Sapphire isn't it? So why do people pay $500 more for Sapphire? I know a guy that did that he said he should have gotten the jet.
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dmboone25 Lieutenant General 4972 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2024 Golf R / 2022 718 Spyder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i [10.00] 2007 328i [10.00]	I have jet black--nothing is going to beat it when it is clean and shined up. It will look deeper and more glossy--but it is also harder to keep looking good. It is the hardest to keep clean and you have to be careful or scratches and swirls can result very easily. If you like to clean and maintain the outside of a car--then get the JB, because you almost need to be a little OCD. If you want something that still looks nice, but isnt as hard to take care of, get the sapphire. But the JB looks sooooo nice clean... __________________ Past rides: 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
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dmboone25 Lieutenant General 4972 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2024 Golf R / 2022 718 Spyder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i [10.00] 2007 328i [10.00]	Oh, and the sapphire will have a sort of sparkle to it....which some people like better than the flat, deep look of the JB. __________________ Past rides: 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
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05-06-2007, 08:10 PM	#4
cupspeed Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 277 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Saphire is metallic I personally like the jet black better when it is clean
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iKON Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: L4P iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i (e92) [0.00]	The Sapphire Black Metallic looks almost a VERY dark grey when in bright sunlight. I have had one sinc November and I love it! __________________ 07 \| BMW 335i Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| Brushed Aluminum ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| Steptronic Six Speed Auto \| Paddle Shift Llumar Tint (Sides:15% Rear:5%) \| Amber Reflector Delete
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05-06-2007, 08:44 PM	#6
335Topless Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	I have had jet before and it was no harder to keep clean than any dark color. People who complain of swirls probably did not maintain the finish properly with a regular waxing. I never liked my black to look gray. I call jet a "shine" and sapphire a "glow." I prefer a shine but to each his own.
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05-06-2007, 08:55 PM	#7
SGP335i Lieutenant 8 Rep 525 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92 Jet Blk Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gaithersburg, MD iTrader: (0)	Free was good for me...
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05-06-2007, 09:14 PM	#8
burger335i Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 335i Space Grey Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	Jet black on my last 330 looked great.
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0asis Senior Officer In Charge. 43 Rep 571 Posts Drives: G30 540i / Past: F10,E92, E46 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	i had a jet black e46 and it was awesome when clean.. not so awesome when not clean which was 95% of its existence.. you'll constantly have to wash it and be very very careful with the swirl marks and $hit. but when it's clean it's the greatest.
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ejazbmw blahhh 307 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	i have jet black and somedays i regret gettin it but then once its all clean and waxed up im always happy which my choice of not getting sapphire
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JOYRIIDE1113 Pirate 113 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: Detailing Shark Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Miami-Kendall iTrader: (1)	I have owned both colors... I also know how to maintain both colors... Here is nice comaprison showing how nice both can look. Jet Black Jet Black definately showed swirls, scratches, and marring a lot easier than any color... I would do a full polish session every 3-4 months. Black Saphire Metallic A lot easer to maintain when compared to Jet black thanks to the metallicbut it still showed its dust and imperfections like any dark color would.
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Geoff Private First Class 3 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alameda, CA iTrader: (0)	i got jet black and love it, no regrets. definitely the hottest looking color when clean. __________________ 2007 328i Sedan \| Jet Black \| Black Dakota \| Aluminum Trim \| Steptronic \| Premium \| Sport \| Comfort Access \| Xenon \| Logic 7 \| Clear Bra \| Alarm \| Chrome Tips \| Black Lines \| PIAA 6500K Angel Eyes \| Nokya 7000K DRLs
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05-06-2007, 10:22 PM	#15
DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 137 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	I've had 6 black cars including a 98 M3 in Cosmos black Metallic(which looks pretty much like Sapphire Black to me. ALL were hard to keep clean. As far as Sapphire vs Jet. I am really impressed with the way that the Sapphire just sparkles in the sun. Just about all cars can be had in black. Metallic black is special since it is not universally available. IMHO, from a distance they don't look that much different. But up close, there is a difference. Note: picture taken on a cloudy day Attached Images
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AH Major 24 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: E90 320i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	Both are nice for sure! __________________ Mods: Remus, Blacklines, Hartge, ACS, Breyton, Eibach, 20" Lative
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05-07-2007, 12:23 AM	#19
stefman .::fel8me::. 7 Rep 453 Posts Drives: 335i Black Sapphire Coral Red Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	I was leaning towards Jet Black, but I was worried that it is such a difficult color to maintain. I still wanted black so I went for Black Sapphire. I do like the look of JB though. __________________ E92 335i ordered April 28, 2007.....delivered 24 January 2008 Worth the wait
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05-25-2007, 08:47 PM	#21
nyc335i Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 223 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	metallic is better because it tends to hide scratches better and has that sparkle in the sun
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