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Obsidian Black - Worth it?
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Lhshockey24
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Add about 50% to each for Bay Area prices. Most will require you to include paint correction too.
SomeJoe7777
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At the detailer I went to here in Houston, those prices included paint correction prior to coating application.
Lhshockey24
Member
I do miss TX prices. My brother in Dallas got a full tint for just a couple hundred.
BM3LRPUP19
Member
Ordered the Obsidian Black Model 3 waiting for September to November- any thoughts about a good place for ceramic coating in the SF Bay Area - picking up at Fremont was hoping to drive it straight to the get ceramic coat and clear bra
John Beans
Member
When I was picking a color for my Model 3 I wandered a lot and found a Black Model S next to an Obsidian Black Model S. They were both dusty, and I could NOT tell the difference. I had to read the Monroneys several times to be sure what I was looking at. I looked really hard. Looked the same.
But a fascinating second phenomenon only became apparent to me recently. If you take care of your car—make sure it has a good underlying shine—it still looks great from a distance even when dirty. It's like the surface effects can only be seen up close or something.
From a distance:
Up close (same moment):
But a fascinating second phenomenon only became apparent to me recently. If you take care of your car—make sure it has a good underlying shine—it still looks great from a distance even when dirty. It's like the surface effects can only be seen up close or something.
From a distance:
Up close (same moment):
sreams
Member
When I was picking a color for my Model 3 I wandered a lot and found a Black Model S next to an Obsidian Black Model S. They were both dusty, and I could NOT tell the difference. I had to read the Monroneys several times to be sure what I was looking at. I looked really hard. Looked the same.
But a fascinating second phenomenon only became apparent to me recently. If you take care of your car—make sure it has a good underlying shine—it still looks great from a distance even when dirty. It's like the surface effects can only be seen up close or something.
From a distance:
Up close (same moment):
Same moment? First shot is in the shade and on pavement. Second shot is in sunlight and on a driveway.
JeffK
Well-Known Member
Up close (same moment):
These streaks are tears, tears from this sad Model 3 that no one has washed. Poor little guy.
BM3LRPUP19
Member
John Beans
Member
Actually they were a "Welcome to Berkeley" splash of love. I'm guessing it's a half-caf decaf non-fat latte.
paco878
Member
I'm going to take mine to Clearbra of North Austin's Store (in Pflugerville), Authentic Detail: www.authenticdetails.com
My quote for Model 3:
Suntek Ultra PPF - Full Body - 4k
Suntek CIR Window Tint - $550
Suntek CIR 80% Windshield - $250
Paint Correct, est - $300
Console PPF - $175
They also offer a 10% Discount for Active Duty Military or Veterans.
I was talked into the obsidian black for my model S and I hate it. Have had black cars my entire life and I really cannot stand the obsidian. Not worth the upcharge.
why is that? its got the metallic bits that show in the sun, the other black is flat plain black
I think of "flat black" as "matte black" (dull not reflective). Usually the only flat/matte black cars you see are wraps.
I think the base/standard Tesla black is a non-metallic glossy black, not "flat".
Example of "flat black":
Ne Yo Flat Black Bentley
I think the base/standard Tesla black is a non-metallic glossy black, not "flat".
Example of "flat black":
Ne Yo Flat Black Bentley
SomeJoe7777
Marginally-Known Member
I have the plain black on my P3D+. Once it was paint-corrected and ceramic coated, it's beautiful. Very deep and glossy. Like all black cars though, it's now impossible to keep clean. Yes, the ceramic coating makes it way easier to get the dirt off of the car, but does nothing to prevent the dirt from getting on the car.
I swore to myself that I'd never get a black car again, and yet here I am.
HyperMiler
Member
Black is not a color. It is a hobby.
The sky is blue, so blue colors will shine even on a grey day. No other color can do that.
The M3 red is awesome.
The sky is blue, so blue colors will shine even on a grey day. No other color can do that.
The M3 red is awesome.
ℬête Noire
Active Member
Right, it's the "depth" that the ceramic adds to this black. It's somewhat akin to a multicoat. Tesla's Solid Black by itself lacks that gloss that can make blacks look really wet. If you just clean (and even if you polish to paint correct) it can be shiny but it doesn't look 'deep'.
P.S. The good news for you is that Houston's pollen season is only about 8 months of the year.
