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Title: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: jayboy on 13 October 2009, 16:38

Hi

I am currently looking at purchasing a MK5 Golf GTI, from looking at the pictures I assumed that it was a metallic black as it looked really "glossy". However I have since found out that it is in fact the solid black.

Is this a cause for concern?

Its an 05 plate and I reckon I'll keep the car for about 5 years.

Grateful for any views.

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: R32UK on 13 October 2009, 19:01

Solid black all the way. mine was solid black and it looked alot better than any met I have ever seen. When clean it produces a much deeper shine too  :cool: :wink:

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: stealthwolf on 13 October 2009, 21:57

I have the pearlescent black. In the sunlight, you can see the range of colours.

It's okay but I personally would have preferred solid black. As said above, when properly detailed it can look like wet paint.

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 09:48

Solid black = winner ;) :cool:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/twior/IMG_0007.jpg)

Coooor this is an old photo, taken a few days after I bought her. All standard and fresh :)

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: DanoGTI on 14 October 2009, 13:09

Solid black EVERY time ;)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/ScoobyDoo555/FRONTSIDE.jpg)

Dan  :cool:

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 14 October 2009, 13:14

Quote from: DanoGTI on 14 October 2009, 13:09

Solid black EVERY time ;)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v91/ScoobyDoo555/FRONTSIDE.jpg)

God, that looks lush - but you must spend all your time keeping it like that!  :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: DanoGTI on 14 October 2009, 13:28

Thanks :)

Not actually that bad tbh. Bit sh1tty at the moment  - looks more like my old Scooby rally slag!!!LOL!!! :evil:

Gets treated to a wash/wax almost every week.

Waiting until the Spring, then I'll get it detailed properly.
In the meantime, just building up a nice wax layer to keep it going through the Winter :)

Dan

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: bobotheclown on 14 October 2009, 19:57

I have pearlescent and it does look good when all shiny. Just need to wash and wax it regularly to keep it that way.

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: stealthwolf on 14 October 2009, 21:10

Here's a close up of pearlescent:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v55/stealthwolf/ED30/pol06.jpg)

And the whole car:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v55/stealthwolf/ED30/002.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v55/stealthwolf/ED30/pol03.jpg)

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: jayboy on 14 October 2009, 21:21

Well I think its fair to say they both look stunning when clean.....don't think I am gonna let the fact that the car is solid black put me off. The metallic and solid look lovely imo.

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: AlanD on 14 October 2009, 22:34

The pearl does look quite nice actually :cool:

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: RobGTI on 15 October 2009, 15:50

Solid black here:

(http://i509.photobucket.com/albums/s337/RobGTIPhotos/IMGP3574-1.jpg)

I was a little concerned about it not being metallic when i got it but when its all clean it looks very glossy and get loads of +ve comments. I think it a bit rarer as well than metallic, also I think the solid is more of a purer black as well

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: joesgti on 15 October 2009, 16:00

Pearl every time for me!!!

Love the blue flake in it!!  :drool:

(http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd153/joesgti/vwnw_01.jpg)

Heres a link to jays detail thred, it really helps show the colour. AWESOME!!!

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=1733.0

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: Chris MKV on 15 October 2009, 16:38

Our car is the pearl /metalic black. :smiley:

I am really pleased as one thing I was concerned about is how much work it would be to keep it (looking :wink:) clean.  I think the metalic is more forgiving in this respect - that is only my opinion but it has not been as hard as I was lead to believe.

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: RobGTI on 15 October 2009, 16:48

The solid black is not so bad for this either, maybe all the "old wives" tales about black making people think it worse than it is.

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: DanoGTI on 15 October 2009, 17:28

Be under NO illusion - it gets dirty like every other car!

It just looks dirty quicker!!  :grin:

But when you're an enthusiast, you spend a lot of time looking after the car anyway  :smiley:

Dan

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: Golf R on 15 October 2009, 17:51

Every time yoy wash a car it scratches it a bit.
It is kindest to the paintwork to only wash now and again.
The wheels do need to be kept clean, but dont put 18" Monzas straight into a cosy garage whilst wet or you'll get filiform corrosion under the thin and weedy laquer.

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: Emeye on 19 October 2009, 15:26

IIRC pearl and metallic paint is more resistant to scratches and stone chips than solid.

Mine is pearl and I love it! :)

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: ub7rm on 19 October 2009, 19:46

Emeye, I've said it before but its worth saying it again: that is a fantastic photo you have there  :drool:

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: simonpolly on 20 October 2009, 18:17

(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss227/simonpolly/sunshine1.jpg)
Pearl everytime

Title: Re: Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI
Post by: Emeye on 20 October 2009, 22:25

Quote from: ub7rm on 19 October 2009, 19:46

Emeye, I've said it before but its worth saying it again: that is a fantastic photo you have there  :drool:

Ta.  :laugh: