All modern paints these days are clear-coated. Including jet black. 
I wouldn't say that. Ripsnort makes out ok.Nick325xiT said:Jet black is IMPOSSIBLE to clean!!! Don't make the same mistake I did! ANY other color except jet black. ESPECIALLY if your car is parked outside.
Impossible? I don't know if I'd go that far, but obviously it's going to be one of your harder colors to maintain. Sure does look great when it is clean though!Nick325xiT said:Jet black is IMPOSSIBLE to clean!!! Don't make the same mistake I did! ANY other color except jet black. ESPECIALLY if your car is parked outside.
Jerry, metallic colors definitely hide swirls much better. Jet black is a flat black, which is a test in patience and sanity.JerryL said:Did I make a mistake in ordering Black Sapphire Metallic? I thought it would not show as much as the Jet Black. Did I just throw away $500?
Both of which YOU have very little of!alee said:
which is a test in patience and sanity.
Hey Rip,Ripsnort said:One usually knows what he's getting himself into when they purchase Jet black, or Oriental blue. As long as you follow a few guidelines, Dark colors will look great. Suggestions such as :
~Washing with the washmitt in "linear" motions, not circles.
~Purchase a good orbital hand polisher and do a full detail (polish, paint cleaner, wax) twice a year
~Keep a good coat of wax on it every 3 months or every 4-5 months with Polymer-based wax.
no you didnt!!JerryL said:Did I make a mistake in ordering Black Sapphire Metallic? I thought it would not show as much as the Jet Black. Did I just throw away $500?
JerryL said:xs3x:
Will you do me a big favor? I am a little over 4 weeks into a 9 week wait for my baby. Will you post some pictures of your car. I hope I don't drool all over the keyboard. It would make the wait a little easier.
Thanks [/QUOTE
sure!
stock with m3 mirror
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two weeks later!
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another view
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you can find more pictures at the Online Showcar section
peace,
j