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Whenever I've attempted DIY paint spraying, it's been the matt finishes which have given me the most trouble in getting consistent results; they seem to be particularly sensitive to solvent dilution & drying conditions. And you can't polish out any minor irregularities, either.

Also, I've found matt paint to be slightly porous & wonder just how durable this finish will be in the damp, salty UK winter climate. Especially if you can't wax it.
 
sarah84 said:
Hellooo
Im new to this forum, I got a new Fiat 500 Blackjack a couple of weeks ago, used to have a Fiat 500 pop in cha cha blue.
Love the 500's
:D
has anyone else got a blackjack or seen one on the road?:rolleyes:

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Hi Sarah, welcome :) I have a Blackjack which I picked up just before Christmas and I love it. It gets some fab head turns and as my first 500 I am very impressed.

ENJOY :D
 
I think they look great. The black wheels look good too. I'd put some on mine if i could afford it.
 
mjsmke said:
I think they look great. The black wheels look good too. I'd put some on mine if i could afford it.
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Yeah i know the feeling mate, i had enough for one extra thing, alloys, private plate or cat 1 alarm, naturally i chose the alarm and that will be the last thing i can afford to buy for her in a long time.
 
Hi Sarah, I am new to the forum too and have just ordered a blackjack. I think they are so unusual, looking forward to seeing people's reactions to it tbh. My partner is a car valetor and he is a little concerned about looking after the paint work. He is going to find out more about maintaining it so if he comes across anything useful I will be sure to post it up!
 
There is one for sale in my local dealer - complete with a scratch down the side (which was there 2 months ago too!). It's definately very marmite, I quite like the feel of it but don't think it would be for me - too dark :) It reminds me of my suede nail polish :D
 
sarah84 said:
Hellooo
Im new to this forum, I got a new Fiat 500 Blackjack a couple of weeks ago, used to have a Fiat 500 pop in cha cha blue.
Love the 500's
:D
has anyone else got a blackjack or seen one on the road?:rolleyes:

xxx
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Not too sure if the OP is still around but came across this that I thought might be of interest to her. It's a review by a Bob Flavin who advertises himself as ...
‘The Next Gear’
We are a bunch of car nuts who review cars in only the way we can, oh and we are Irish

Hopefully you will be able to understand his accent - he appears to be from Co. Meath.

You can do a search for Youtube Fiat 500 Twin Air Matt Black Jason Bourne or a slower link below...
http://blip.tv/the-next-gear/the-fiat-500-twin-air-in-matt-black-5285631
(It's over 8 minutes long :eek:)
and it's quite topical at the moment with the release of the Twin Air & Twin Air plus.
 
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Here's an even more expensive way to drive through a hedge:cry:

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I ordered a matt black but got a phone call to say they've stopped making them so you should be quite exclusive. Althought there is one down my street now with red leather so maybe a blessing in disguise that i didn't get one.

Why do people say you cant wax matt black? what would happen? it's not gonna turn it gloss! :confused:
 
Bookish said:
I ordered a matt black but got a phone call to say they've stopped making them so you should be quite exclusive. Althought there is one down my street now with red leather so maybe a blessing in disguise that i didn't get one.

Why do people say you cant wax matt black? what would happen? it's not gonna turn it gloss! :confused:
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If you 'click' on the video on the link below it states 'No need to Shine'
http://500blog.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-fiat-500-matt-black-video.html

http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-detailing/85515-how-do-you-detail-matte-flat-black-cars.html

So - what will you do now ?

Will you hunt around for a matt black one or would the new spec Twin Air or Twin Air plus fit the 'bill' ?
 
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