Which Black?? Jet or Sapphire

e90M3 · 08-05-2005, 12:31 AM

I noticed more people here ordered Jet black. Is there some reason you chose it over the sapphire?

ward · 08-05-2005, 12:38 AM

$500 bucks for metallic paint

we're a stingy board j/k

Hunter399 · 08-05-2005, 12:44 AM

Jet black=SICK!

tim916 · 08-05-2005, 12:56 AM

Jet. Metallic black isn't really "black".

siriusinvestor · 08-05-2005, 01:04 AM

Yes I have black sapphire and it's really more of a sparkling darkish-gray, in the sunlight.

tooner · 08-05-2005, 01:49 AM

Jet = Deep Dark Black

Sapphire = Metalic Shine & $500.00

Athos · 08-05-2005, 02:40 AM

This is certainly a subjective preference but let me articulate my connotations with the two colors. The regular black conveys refinement and self-confidence. The sparkles in the Sapphire are trying just a bit too hard. In my mind it's the difference between the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Eiffel Tower in the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas.

nexus66 · 08-05-2005, 04:21 AM

If you are obsessive about keeping it clean and polished - I'd say go for the Jet black, but if you're not so obsessed and want a black car get the metallic.

Jet is cooler (IMHO), but I am obsessive!

I had a metallic black E46 and was never as impressed with the shine I could get on that vs our Jet Black Mini Cooper!

David328M-Sport · 08-05-2005, 05:32 AM

Jet Black!!
My first impression was that it should have been called Piano Black!!
Very shiny, very elegant, very, very classy.
Deep, rich lustre only BMW know how to create.

Can't you tell I LOVE my new E90

Hornet · 08-05-2005, 05:40 AM

Jet black is the only way to go, if you're choosing between these two black paints.

Nathan · 08-05-2005, 06:00 AM

All depends on your taste, and what makes you happy. I had Jet Black and Titanium Silver before, i got Sapphire this time round. I personally think it looks better than Jet, but man does black get dirty all the time (i live in Chicago). Silver gray or Titantium for me the next time round. look at this thread:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1277

Happy Motoring.
Nathan

scottz5 · 08-05-2005, 07:22 AM

JB IMO

Dnz · 08-05-2005, 08:06 AM

You get more depth with metallic paints...

Go see them in person and decide!

bzzbenz · 08-05-2005, 08:35 AM

Jet Black = looks good from all angles
Sap Black = sometimes looks greyish - dirty

deutschmann59 · 08-05-2005, 08:54 AM

Jet black looks like glass when clean. Metallic has that "metallic" look to it (sorry, not sure how else to describe it

). Anyway, I went for the jet black glass look

Orangeman5 · 08-05-2005, 09:16 AM

I spent a lot of time going to the dealership and looking at both the jet black and the black sapphire in different light, inside, outside, right after rain storm, after the car dried (which one showed the dirt, water spots,etc.) you name it. The sales people thought I was psycho. In the end, the j. black was the winner. The metallic flake may give more sparkle in the day light or at night but, it doesn't look as black to me.

Go with the jet black. Besides, chicks dig the jet black.

camiloE90 · 08-05-2005, 09:34 AM

I got Saphire Black over the Jet because in Miami the heat is harsh and metalic protects better against fading. I had a hunter green metalic 318i for 10 years and the paint still looks great even after taking hits from the beaming sun. My friend had a 318i with normal paint and started to fade after 6 years. Of course this is only if you plan to keep your car long time

maq · 08-05-2005, 09:55 AM

Definitely Jet Black. It's simply awsome when clean

NaTuReB0Y · 08-05-2005, 11:04 AM

Once you go BLACK....you'll never go back!

lucgoossens · 08-05-2005, 11:54 AM

what about scratches ? Is a non-metalic paint really more sensitive ? any experiences...

F32Fleet · 08-05-2005, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucgoossens

what about scratches ? Is a non-metalic paint really more sensitive ? any experiences...

As a whole..Yes. My saph black is much better at hiding faint scratches than my co-workers jet black z3.

Imperial · 08-05-2005, 12:10 PM

I went with sapphire cuz i really liked the way the metallic character gave the color a degree of depth, but it's totally a personal call. If you like jet black better, then go with that. It does shine amazingly when all clean...

08-05-2005, 12:31 AM	#1
e90M3 New Member 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: RX300 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: us iTrader: (0)	Which Black?? Jet or Sapphire I noticed more people here ordered Jet black. Is there some reason you chose it over the sapphire?
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	$500 bucks for metallic paint we're a stingy board j/k
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Hunter399 Major General 323 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	Jet black=SICK!
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tim916 Private First Class 8 Rep 114 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: RI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Jet. Metallic black isn't really "black". __________________ 2006 325i - Jet Black / Black 'ette / Alum / SP / Nav / Logic 7 / Sirius / Xenon / Heated Seats / 18" BBS RC
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siriusinvestor Captain 67 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 1989 Ugo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US iTrader: (2)	Yes I have black sapphire and it's really more of a sparkling darkish-gray, in the sunlight.
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tooner New Member 3 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: bAY AreA iTrader: (0)	Jet = Deep Dark Black Sapphire = Metalic Shine & $500.00 __________________ 2005 997S CAB 2006 330i 2003 4.6is Ariverderci! 05 530i 02 M3 04 325i
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Athos Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6-spd Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	This is certainly a subjective preference but let me articulate my connotations with the two colors. The regular black conveys refinement and self-confidence. The sparkles in the Sapphire are trying just a bit too hard. In my mind it's the difference between the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Eiffel Tower in the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. __________________ 2006 330i stick 1992 525i auto
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nexus66 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 239 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	If you are obsessive about keeping it clean and polished - I'd say go for the Jet black, but if you're not so obsessed and want a black car get the metallic. Jet is cooler (IMHO), but I am obsessive! I had a metallic black E46 and was never as impressed with the shine I could get on that vs our Jet Black Mini Cooper!
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08-05-2005, 05:32 AM	#9
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Jet Black!! My first impression was that it should have been called Piano Black!! Very shiny, very elegant, very, very classy. Deep, rich lustre only BMW know how to create. Can't you tell I LOVE my new E90 __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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Hornet Lieutenant 59 Rep 410 Posts Drives: g20 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Jet black is the only way to go, if you're choosing between these two black paints.
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08-05-2005, 06:00 AM	#11
Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	All depends on your taste, and what makes you happy. I had Jet Black and Titanium Silver before, i got Sapphire this time round. I personally think it looks better than Jet, but man does black get dirty all the time (i live in Chicago). Silver gray or Titantium for me the next time round. look at this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1277 Happy Motoring. Nathan __________________ [ US 2010 X5 3.0 \| Space Gray \| Black Nevada Leather \| Dark Bamboo Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Sport Activity Package \| Premium Sound Package \| Technology Package \| Heated Front Seats \| Multi-Contour Seats \| Smartphone Integration \| Space Saver \| iPhone 3GS ]
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scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	JB IMO __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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Dnz New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: '94 325i w/M-Tech Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	You get more depth with metallic paints... Go see them in person and decide!
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08-05-2005, 08:35 AM	#14
bzzbenz First Lieutenant 19 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	Jet Black = looks good from all angles Sap Black = sometimes looks greyish - dirty __________________ \| 2006 325i \| Jet Black \| Black ette \| 6spd manual\| Nav \| Xenon \| Burl \| Chrome Tips \| 545 sport wheels \| Blacklines\| \|DOB 6/2/05\|Delivered 7/14/05 \|
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08-05-2005, 08:54 AM	#15
deutschmann59 Captain 176 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	Jet black looks like glass when clean. Metallic has that "metallic" look to it (sorry, not sure how else to describe it ). Anyway, I went for the jet black glass look
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08-05-2005, 09:16 AM	#16
Orangeman5 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2006 330i j. black Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I spent a lot of time going to the dealership and looking at both the jet black and the black sapphire in different light, inside, outside, right after rain storm, after the car dried (which one showed the dirt, water spots,etc.) you name it. The sales people thought I was psycho. In the end, the j. black was the winner. The metallic flake may give more sparkle in the day light or at night but, it doesn't look as black to me. Go with the jet black. Besides, chicks dig the jet black. __________________ 330i MT/Jet Black/Black Leather/Walnut Burl Trim./PP/SP/PDC/CA/Sirius/Heated Seats "Drive fast, take chances."
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08-05-2005, 09:34 AM	#17
camiloE90 Private 20 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	I got Saphire Black over the Jet because in Miami the heat is harsh and metalic protects better against fading. I had a hunter green metalic 318i for 10 years and the paint still looks great even after taking hits from the beaming sun. My friend had a 318i with normal paint and started to fade after 6 years. Of course this is only if you plan to keep your car long time
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08-05-2005, 09:55 AM	#18
maq Lieutenant 12 Rep 469 Posts Drives: MTA Monthly Pass Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Definitely Jet Black. It's simply awsome when clean
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lucgoossens Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2005 iTrader: (0)	what about scratches ? Is a non-metalic paint really more sensitive ? any experiences...
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Imperial First Lieutenant 11 Rep 304 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Del Mar, CA iTrader: (0)	I went with sapphire cuz i really liked the way the metallic character gave the color a degree of depth, but it's totally a personal call. If you like jet black better, then go with that. It does shine amazingly when all clean... __________________ 2006 330i 6MT - Black Sapphire Metallic - Terra Leather - ZSP - ZPP - iDrive - Sirius
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