Metallic Black V Flat Black, Differnet Aproaches?

Richt · 01-18-05, 02:22

Hi all

Following my post before Xmas

http://autopia.org/forums/showthread...threadid=48094

I detailed the above Black BMW, which was normal clearcoated Black with

VM
EX-P (as it was being topped)
Clearkote Carnuba

Car came out really well, but am still tempted to get some Souverän, as a topper. This is really the only black car I have had to deal with up to now. All the other cars have been a variety of colours so the #16, P21s, Nattys, CMW, have always been fine. With only one car in Black to clean, Souverän has always seemed a a bit of a costly option seeing as I cant get it over here easily in the UK, so has always been a no no.

Another owner that I have been detailing for has now just changed there Silver car for a Metallic Black car. Do people use the same methods on a Met. Black car as they do on Normal Black?

I was planning to go VM, EX or EX-P on it then top with wax?

Have read a few posts about EX and EX-p looking better depending on the shape of the car. I have tested each panel by panel and both seem to take the apperance of the VM below it, but plan to do some more trials as I have each.

As for the topper is Souverän as good on Metallic Black as it is on normal Black, or are #16, P21s, Nattys, CMW, or possibly Pinnacle Signature as that is said to be good on Metallic's. Do people take the same approach to Metallic Black as they do on Normal Black?

Cheers

Rich

MattZ28 · 01-18-05, 01:24

Souveran looks awesome on anything IMO. I use it on my metallic green paint, and nothing beats it. Runner up would be Signature Series.

If you've never tried Souveran, well...let me just tell you that the experience is incredible.

Try different combos and see what you think looks best...everyone is different

Richt · 01-18-05, 01:35

Not any experince with the Souverän, have #16, #26, CMW, Blitz, P21s/S100, Nattys as I can get them over here. The Souverän seems to be the one thing I cant get. Of all the above over VM and EX or EX-p all look the same to me, but if Souverän is really noticeably better I relly should get some.

Do people take the same apporach to both flat and Metallic Black ?

maesal · 04-11-06, 10:47

Some more experiencies Richt?
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