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16th July 2008, 22:19
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Saxperience Forum Bum
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difference between 'blacks'
matt, satin, gloss whats the difference between them all?
wanting to smoke headlights and foglights, not sure which to use
which would turn out darkest?
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16th July 2008, 22:47
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matt is a more flat colour, doesnt shine or anything. Gloss is more of a shiney black cant really remember what satin is like so i wont describe it for fear of gettin it wrong lol
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16th July 2008, 22:49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaytee
matt is a more flat colour, doesnt shine or anything. Gloss is more of a shiney black cant really remember what satin is like so i wont describe it for fear of gettin it wrong lol
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ok thanks mate 
i just want to get the one that will look as dark as possible
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16th July 2008, 22:50
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Matt looks like the black bumpers on saxos.
gloss is very shiney
satin - no idea
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16th July 2008, 22:51
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grille is matt
grille is gloss
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16th July 2008, 22:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WilsonSaxo
ok thanks mate
i just want to get the one that will look as dark as possible |
Matt will look nice mate for head lights
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Originally Posted by JimoVTR
the smell of rape was lingering a bit to long then?
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16th July 2008, 22:53
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right thanks guys
rep for you both 
EDIT: Sorry craig, gotta spread it 
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16th July 2008, 22:54
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more gloss
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16th July 2008, 22:58
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lol thanks mate, its ok though i've decided now thanks
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17th July 2008, 00:00
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Satin is a cross between the two it has a matt finish with a slight shine in the paint 
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17th July 2008, 23:07
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done my head lights and fogs satin there in my progress below if you wanna take a look
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17th July 2008, 23:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rossj
done my head lights and fogs satin there in my progress below if you wanna take a look
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looks good but i think im gonna go with matt
thanks anyway
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17th July 2008, 23:23
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no worries i dont think theres much difference between satin and matt at all... gloss alot of difference
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17th July 2008, 23:36
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I'd go with Gloss to be honest Rob.
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17th July 2008, 23:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by onzakieron
I'd go with Gloss to be honest Rob.
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thats too shiny
i just want it dark
wasnt gonna lacquer it much if at all so it wouldnt be shiny anyway
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