Differences of Jet Black and Carbon Black Metallic???

rymert19 · Fri, Oct-28-2005, 01:36:36 AM

I was just wondering what the differences are between these two colors, besides the obvious slight difference in hue. I just found it interesting that many people on this website prefer the Carbon Black Metallic over the Jet Black while I prefer the Jet Black because I go for the deepest black I can get when purchasing a sports car. Give me your opinions...

thanks

TPowerdinNY · Fri, Oct-28-2005, 05:05:39 AM

i guess its kinda obvious... carbon has a blue hue and metallic... jet black is deep black no additives... my car should tell u my opinion but carbon black is beautiful... get the according black to what you want your car to express... sporty? luxury? u know

run222 · Fri, Oct-28-2005, 01:15:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rymert19

I was just wondering what the differences are between these two colors, besides the obvious slight difference in hue. I just found it interesting that many people on this website prefer the Carbon Black Metallic over the Jet Black while I prefer the Jet Black because I go for the deepest black I can get when purchasing a sports car. Give me your opinions...

thanks

I have a jet black/black M3 and I love the color, it looks awesome when clean but its a pain to keep that way. My theory why people prefer carbon black is that it is an M3 exclusive color, you can't get it on any garden variety 3 or 5-series car, so that makes it rare relative to all the BMW's out there. Jet black is an option for most all other BMW cars. Can't go wrong with either color, though

Johnny225 · Fri, Oct-28-2005, 04:06:12 PM

With CBN black, it's almost impossible to tell that it has a blue hue when it's in the shade. But when it's in the sun, you can see the midnight blue metallic color show through. I think it looks gorgeous, way more sophisticated than Jet black, but JB is a great color too. If you like blue and black, then CBN is a great color.

Bimmer04m3 · Thu, Dec-08-2005, 08:09:13 AM

i have a pic someplace withit out in the rain and youd say its purple

**Army Chief** · Thu, Dec-08-2005, 10:10:25 AM

Jet Black - Non-metallic, "flat" glossy deep, pure black. Looks black in bright sunlight.

Carbon Black - Metallic, subtle color-shifting deep indigo/black with the usual metallic properties. Shows substantial navy-violet hues in bright sunlight.

Both are exceptional for different reasons, and both are a bit of a chore to maintain in top condition (simply because they are so dark).

Chief

///M3Pilot19 · Thu, Dec-08-2005, 12:17:09 PM

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Originally Posted by run222

I have a jet black/black M3 and I love the color, it looks awesome when clean but its a pain to keep that way. My theory why people prefer carbon black is that it is an M3 exclusive color, you can't get it on any garden variety 3 or 5-series car, so that makes it rare relative to all the BMW's out there. Jet black is an option for most all other BMW cars. Can't go wrong with either color, though

actually I think carbon black was an option for e39 M5s.

anerbe · Thu, Dec-08-2005, 12:48:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M3Pilot19

actually I think carbon black was an option for e39 M5s.

correctomundo!

**Army Chief** · Thu, Dec-08-2005, 01:23:30 PM

There are a few colors which have generally been known as "///M only" colors; among them, Daytona Violet, Avus Blau, and now, Carbon Black. They may be used on other ///M cars, but will not be found on rank-and-file BMWs unless the Individual program was involved.

Chief

gtb5 · Thu, Dec-08-2005, 01:31:55 PM

Should've gone for some exclusive ///M color instead of silver

Fri, Oct-28-2005, 01:36:36 AM	#1
rymert19 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 18 Reputation: 0	Differences of Jet Black and Carbon Black Metallic??? I was just wondering what the differences are between these two colors, besides the obvious slight difference in hue. I just found it interesting that many people on this website prefer the Carbon Black Metallic over the Jet Black while I prefer the Jet Black because I go for the deepest black I can get when purchasing a sports car. Give me your opinions... thanks

Fri, Oct-28-2005, 05:05:39 AM	#2
TPowerdinNY Official VT # 7 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,357 Reputation: 0 Location: Westchester, NY	i guess its kinda obvious... carbon has a blue hue and metallic... jet black is deep black no additives... my car should tell u my opinion but carbon black is beautiful... get the according black to what you want your car to express... sporty? luxury? u know __________________

Thu, Dec-08-2005, 10:10:25 AM	#6
Army Chief Moderator (Currently Inactive) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,750 Reputation: 16 Location: Fort Bragg	Jet Black - Non-metallic, "flat" glossy deep, pure black. Looks black in bright sunlight. Carbon Black - Metallic, subtle color-shifting deep indigo/black with the usual metallic properties. Shows substantial navy-violet hues in bright sunlight. Both are exceptional for different reasons, and both are a bit of a chore to maintain in top condition (simply because they are so dark). Chief __________________

Thu, Dec-08-2005, 01:23:30 PM	#9
Army Chief Moderator (Currently Inactive) Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 2,750 Reputation: 16 Location: Fort Bragg	There are a few colors which have generally been known as "///M only" colors; among them, Daytona Violet, Avus Blau, and now, Carbon Black. They may be used on other ///M cars, but will not be found on rank-and-file BMWs unless the Individual program was involved. Chief __________________

Thu, Dec-08-2005, 01:31:55 PM	#10
gtb5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Age: 44 Posts: 3,111 Reputation: 0 Location: Hong Kong	Should've gone for some exclusive ///M color instead of silver __________________ GC07 - CSL - TE37 - OEM - 547R - C22- 565R 8-year-old M3 is sold!!

Fri, Oct-28-2005, 04:06:12 PM	#4
Johnny225 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 100 Reputation: 0 Location: San Jose	With CBN black, it's almost impossible to tell that it has a blue hue when it's in the shade. But when it's in the sun, you can see the midnight blue metallic color show through. I think it looks gorgeous, way more sophisticated than Jet black, but JB is a great color too. If you like blue and black, then CBN is a great color.

Thu, Dec-08-2005, 08:09:13 AM	#5
Bimmer04m3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 31 Posts: 477 Reputation: 0 Location: bat country, NY	i have a pic someplace withit out in the rain and youd say its purple

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