Black Metallicsīlack Metallics are created similarly to black pearl finishes where finely ground aluminum flakes are added to give a silver shimmer to the black. Black pearls offer a black with a little pizzazz and often show dirt less than straight jet black finishes. Common pearls used in black pearl finishes include silver, gold, blue, and red but there are many to choose from each giving a unique look. Small amounts of pearl added to the black creates a color that still largely looks black but at certain angles in the sun will give a colored shimmer depending on the color of the pearl used. Black PearlsĬombination of either dispersed (milled) jet black or lamp black pigments with pearlescent powders gives a unique shimmer to black car paints that can be very appealing. A properly formulated and applied jet black finish will give a vehicle a sporty and luxurious color that appeals to a wide audience which explains why it is so popular still today. Finishes that dry too quickly in a humid environment can cause "blushing" which will reduce the jet of the finish as well as application equipment that incorporates too much moisture during application (wet air lines). Choice of ancillary items such as thinners and activators as well as paint application plays a role in how "jet" a black finish will appear. Jet black finishes require special pigments that are highly milled and stabilized to achieve a finish that meets today's requirements for deep black or highly jet black. The demand for jet black finishes is still strong despite draw backs of higher car exterior temperatures and the fact that soiling can be easily seen on deep jet black finishes.
We've all heard the stories of how Henry Ford reported that "you could have any color you wanted as long as it was black" but the demand for black was prevalent even in the early days of the automotive business. Over the history of the automotive industry jet black car paint is the most popular color of all time. The most popular uses of black pigment to make shades of black automotive paint are jet blacks, black pearls, and black metallics. Jet blacks and lamp blacks are the most common forms used for automotive applications but there is still quite a bit of variation in those depending, again, on how the pigment was made, how it is milled into paint, and what is added with it to reveal a new hue. Depending on how it was made the most common base pigment used to make black finishes, carbon black, is available in many forms including jet black, lamp black, channel black, and bone black to name a few. While some might consider black a universal color, black automotive paint can actually vary a great deal depending on how it is made and what is added to it to enhance color. My goal in this article is to discuss some of the various types of black colors available today for automotive applications. When you combine all the various types of black colors they represent a substantial portion of global automotive, motorcycle, and fleet finishes for both original equipment manufacturer (O.E.M) and aftermarket applications. Black Car Paint is still one of the most popular colors for automotive use in global automotive markets.
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