Anyone rolling a Black Diamond Tricoat Blackwing yet?

[shbox]

I was fortunate to see this color today at a local dealer. They ordered a 5 for a client who apparently did not close the deal, and the car is officially for sale. Not my kind of build - sunroof, mid seats, no PDR - but it is at least a manual

As for Black Diamond Tricoat... I am in love, as expected. I could only see it under the showroom lights, and know it will be much more lively in sunlight. I have loved my Rift so much, but damn, the car is much more menacing in this dark color.

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I've seen the BDT on previous years Caddies and it does look really cool, but sometimes almost seems like you drove a solid black car behind a semi truck during light rain.

 

[Barstoolman1127]

The Maverick Noir Frost is the way to go if it were only available across the whole line

 

[668LT4]

The Maverick Noir Frost is the way to go if it were only available across the whole line

Not for me. I don't like matte finished cars. Same dealer had a MNF 4, one of the special sticker package cars. Definitely not my interest, same as many don't like all the flake in Black Diamond Tricoat. Once again, choice is good.

 

[Finally-a-V]

I have an opportunity to buy one of these (MNF IMSA) pre-owned with almost no miles at a stupid low price. I mean stupid low. Just not sure I want matte paint as a daily. Plus, I'm not sure the BOD and CFO will allow that disbursement.

 

[ukcats12]

The Maverick Noir Frost is the way to go if it were only available across the whole line

After owning a matte C63 I'd never own another one. Those paints aren't worth the aggravation.

 

[668LT4]

I have an opportunity to buy one of these (MNF IMSA) pre-owned with almost no miles at a stupid low price. I mean stupid low. Just not sure I want matte paint as a daily. Plus, I'm not sure the BOD and CFO will allow that disbursement.

The car is beautiful, no doubt. The matte just does not appeal to me on a vehicle.

4s are really dropping. Has to be the best driving experience one can buy these days for the money.

 

[ukcats12]

I was fortunate to see this color today at a local dealer. They ordered a 5 for a client who apparently did not close the deal, and the car is officially for sale. Not my kind of build - sunroof, mid seats, no PDR - but it is at least a manual

As for Black Diamond Tricoat... I am in love, as expected. I could only see it under the showroom lights, and know it will be much more lively in sunlight. I have loved my Rift so much, but damn, the car is much more menacing in this dark color.

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I'm really torn on this color. It looks great in these photos, but some photos I see of it out in the sunlight make it just look way too sparkly.

 

[668LT4]

I'm really torn on this color. It looks great in these photos, but some photos I see of it out in the sunlight make it just look way too sparkly.

Yup. I have read this before, and it is why many do not care for it. I am still highly inclined to buy one. To be honest, I hope they only offer it in 2024 and don't make many!

 

[Barstoolman1127]

After owning a matte C63 I'd never own another one. Those paints aren't worth the aggravation.

Just PPF it in stealth and you’re good to go!

 

[jbawden]

Matte looks like an almost finished restoration...so close!

 

[ukcats12]

Just PPF it in stealth and you’re good to go!

Adds about $8k to the price of the car, which people might not realize or have right away when they buy the car. But even then it's no guarantee, I had a few rock chips go through PPF on my hood and leave deep gashes in the paint.