brilliant black vs. raven black
08-26-2001, 06:49 AM
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brilliant black vs. raven black
I am thinking about trading my brilliant black 180 FWD for a raven black 225Q. I haven't seen raven black in person, only on the website. I can't see alot of difference in the two, except that the raven black has a pearl effect. Any input from you raven black owners would be appreciated regarding your opinions of the color, and especially comparing it to brilliant black. Thanks!!
08-26-2001, 06:58 AM
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From what I understand>>
Raven is easier to take care of mainly b/c it is a Pearlescent paint. So, you will not notice the swirls as much....which is VERY VERY nice on a black car. You can be meticulous about cleaning ur car, but if its black, it will look like crap in the sun b/c of the swirls. Supposedly, with Raven the swirls are not as noticeable.
08-26-2001, 07:04 AM
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I did the same...
In June I traded my BB 180 for a BB 225. I had them park both Raven and Brilliant side by side. Raven is much more charcoal in color, eventhough alone they both read as black. The dealer's Detailer that day said I should have gone with the Raven because minor scratches and swirls don't show so much. That is the plus side of raven.
I still prefer BB because the Charcoal gives a somewhot soiled look to the car, especially on a rainy day. And boy does it rain a lot here.
Anyway, still BB
I still prefer BB because the Charcoal gives a somewhot soiled look to the car, especially on a rainy day. And boy does it rain a lot here.
Anyway, still BB
08-26-2001, 07:05 AM
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Tsk, tsk... It has Mineral Gray flecks, when I get a TTS in full Mineral Gray, I'll be able
to totally anihilate anything short of a Diablo. And, maybe even a Diablo, if the driver's wearing the wrong shoes... ;-)
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08-26-2001, 07:37 AM
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Here's some help for you....
Personally, I think BB is a deeper black, particularly in bright sunlight. To me, RB sometimes has a dark brown look, like a very fast UPS truck :-) Both are gorgeous in their own way.
<img src="http://images.fotki.com/photos/1/11566/29688/BB_RB_03-or.jpg">
<img src="http://images.fotki.com/photos/1/11566/29688/BB_RB_04-or.jpg">
<img src="http://images.fotki.com/photos/1/11566/29688/BB_RB_03-or.jpg">
<img src="http://images.fotki.com/photos/1/11566/29688/BB_RB_04-or.jpg">
08-26-2001, 11:03 AM
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A fast UPS truck??? You have slighted my people, we challenge you to a duel (glove slap, etc.).. ;-)
Just kidding... The Raven(ous) One is displeased, but he'll get over it, eventually...
I actually partially agree, Raven, when not showroom clean, is somewhat dull. But, when clean - watch out!!! A brilliant (and faster than BB, blah, blah...) color!!!
;-)
I actually partially agree, Raven, when not showroom clean, is somewhat dull. But, when clean - watch out!!! A brilliant (and faster than BB, blah, blah...) color!!!
;-)