Metallic black vs Solid black on a Mk5 Golf GTI

[jayboy]

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.

[R32UK]

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 

[stealthwolf]

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.

[AlanD]

Solid black = winner



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

[DanoGTI]

Solid black EVERY time



Dan 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Solid black EVERY time

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

[DanoGTI]

Thanks

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

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

[bobotheclown]

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

[stealthwolf]

Here's a close up of pearlescent:



And the whole car:

[jayboy]

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.