Shadow Black in the flesh

[Texican1911]

We just got a 2016 Explorer Sport in Shadow Black and it's the same as the 2015 Black on a Mustang. Just a new name.

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[Socalmustang]

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[MichaelKael]

I think Ford is really not being smart on that black paint; they could have made much more money charging extra if they would've come up with a nice metallic, rich black color...
This black being too "simple" (IMO) is one of the reasons why I decided to go with Magnetic (that and being tired of how fast a black car gets/looks dirty lol)

 

[BronxbomberMM93]

This has been known for quite some time now...

 

[GoBlues38]

Our 2014 Explorer Sport is called Tuxedo Black. So I guess they removed the "sparkles" from the black.

 

[dB Stang]

I think Ford is really not being smart on that black paint; they could have made much more money charging extra if they would've come up with a nice metallic, rich black color...
This black being too "simple" (IMO) is one of the reasons why I decided to go with Magnetic (that and being tired of how fast a black car gets/looks dirty lol)

I agree that they should offer the Mustang in Tuxedo Black. I'm not generally a fan of black cars, but that color is really sharp.

 

[Koncealed]

okay... thanks for letting us know..i guess

 

[slythetove]

I think Ford is really not being smart on that black paint; they could have made much more money charging extra if they would've come up with a nice metallic, rich black color...

I'm the opposite and love the non-metallic black. It's actually harder and harder to get non-metallic colors on cars nowadays.

My Grand Cherokee is "black" but has lots of metal flake in it. It looks good, but I prefer the true black on my Mustang.

 

[Chameleon]

Nice. Love the Explorer sport.

 

[Tamadrummer88]

Would be nice if there was pics for comparison.

 

[Catfish]

I'm the opposite and love the non-metallic black. It's actually harder and harder to get non-metallic colors on cars nowadays.

My Grand Cherokee is "black" but has lots of metal flake in it. It looks good, but I prefer the true black on my Mustang.

Agreed, I was hoping for a non metallic black also. I had a 2011 tuxedo black F350 and never really fell in love with the flake in the paint. I haven't owned a black vehicle since because it's all metallic.

 

[MichaelKael]

Agreed, I was hoping for a non metallic black also. I had a 2011 tuxedo black F350 and never really fell in love with the flake in the paint. I haven't owned a black vehicle since because it's all metallic.

Hahaha, I guess this is a whole other new exemple of "to each his own"

 

[GT Pony]

The black on the 2015 is paint code "UA" ... but about 5 different black paint codes (ie, "universal black") are cross referenced at the auto parts store touch-up paint display.

 

[BlackGT]

another bonus to non-metallic colors is paint repair or adding new body parts. the paint can be blended much easier. Ever seen a silver car that has had body work, it never matches and the metallic in the paint can leave zebra stripes if the painter doesn't keep it mixed while spraying.

I personally never liked the tuxedo black myself, it never had that "sinister" look about it.

 

[GTBOB]

another bonus to non-metallic colors is paint repair or adding new body parts. the paint can be blended much easier. Ever seen a silver car that has had body work, it never matches and the metallic in the paint can leave zebra stripes if the painter doesn't keep it mixed while spraying.

I personally never liked the tuxedo black myself, it never had that "sinister" look about it.

Spot-on response. So much easier for a repaint.

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