stantaur

Curious whether the Obsidian Black is a metallic or gloss. Haven't been able to tell from pics, and there are none in our area. Trying to decide between waiting for a good Matador Red or getting one of the 3-4 Obsidians from CarMax.

Thoughts welcomed, as well as things to look out for when looking for used.

I've been won over to the IS-F side vs. considering a new M3 (just sold my '97 E36 M3 4 dr which I've had since '01). Phenomenal Lexus quality & service, great warranty, outstanding performance envelope. You guys have a great car here. :-)

Thanks,
Stanford

lobuxracer

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Gloss. No mica or flake in Obsidian. It's a 97% black, one of the blackest in automotive colors.

stantaur

Excellent. Many thanks. Had great luck with metallic black on my prior daily driver, but I may give the Matador Red a try. Looks VERY similar to the "Canyon Red" that I had on the Elise - really accentuates the curves of the car.

Thanks again,
Stanford

bnizzle87

if you're going for which car would reveal its curves more, definitely matador red mica. i adore my obsidian, but the curves dont really show on it unless im looking at it really close. even with a great polish and wax, the curves are barely shown, but i still love her!

GiantsFan

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Get MRM... you will LOVE it

timeToy

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Yes the Matador Red is really gorgeous in person, you will not be disappointed.

*Batman*

Matador is beautiful. The Obsidian looks better when it is polished and waxed, but the Matador is stunning all week.

flipside909

I will vouch for Matador. It is a stunning color for the ISF.

tromly

^^^^1, I agree with the Matador, unless you have an awful lot of spare time on your hands, Obsidian is a bear to keep clean

robbys3m3

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If you are not dead set on black, I would highly suggest you get another color on this car! I love black cars and there was no question I wanted black, but so far this tempermental black paint has sucked to keep up. I love it when it is cleaned and waxed, but it scratches and swirls very easily. I really wish they would have offered a black metallic like my 135i or SRT8 Grand Cherokee. Neither is as good looking after a detail as Obsidian, but the other 99% of the time I'd take the metallic paint since it hides imperfections so much better.

bnizzle87

^yup! keeping it clean is one difficult chore, but my obsidian still shines greatly. i love the matador red color, but there is a stigma on the road with red cars...cops love em!

BigMikeISF

The MRM is a stunning color in person