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RMGee · 10-21-2009, 06:33 PM

Anyone know the difference?

*The_Blur* · 10-21-2009, 06:52 PM

This is matte black. It is not reflective.

This is gloss black. It is highly reflective.

RMGee · 10-21-2009, 06:58 PM

Thanks. So what about Flat Black vs Matte Black

nUcLeArEnVoY · 10-21-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RMGee

Thanks. So what about Flat Black vs Matte Black

They're synonymous. They mean the same thing.

RMGee · 10-21-2009, 07:01 PM

No I know they def not the same (although similar) but I just dont know what that difference is

*The_Blur* · 10-21-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RMGee

Thanks. So what about Flat Black vs Matte Black

Those are very much the same. I can, however show you flat versus curvy.

This is flat. There are no bumps on the lawn.

This is curvy. We hope there's no bumps on this lawn.

swansor · 10-21-2009, 07:20 PM

Heres flat black. Has no shine at all

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Mr Smith · 10-21-2009, 07:22 PM

Willing to bet theres bumps on both those lawns...

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

Those are very much the same. I can, however show you flat versus curvy.

This is flat. There are no bumps on the lawn.

This is curvy. We hope there's no bumps on this lawn.

NAHURRY · 10-21-2009, 07:23 PM

I think theres a difference...Maybe one of the graphics guys will answer.

TheLazyBrownDog · 10-21-2009, 07:33 PM

Somewhat depends on the company, but matte usually comes after flat as far as shine: flat-> matte-> eggshell-> satin-> semi-gloss-> gloss-> and so on.

RMGee · 10-21-2009, 07:45 PM

Does one look more "black" than the other? I hear one of them has a grayish look

*The_Blur* · 10-21-2009, 08:03 PM

According to another site's discussion, both lack reflective qualities. Flat black is less reflective. Matte black is more glossy, but it is much less glossy than semi-gloss paint. In cars, the both are very similar. In homes, there's more of a difference.

Chewy · 10-21-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLazyBrownDog

Somewhat depends on the company, but matte usually comes after flat as far as shine: flat-> matte-> eggshell-> satin-> semi-gloss-> gloss-> and so on.

he's right on.

most companies don't offer BOTH matte and flat since they're near the same, although i have seen some spray paint brand that had both and i recall flat being just barely less relfective

BLACK10 · 10-21-2009, 09:50 PM

here is matte, has texture to it, flat black still has some-what of a little gloss to it

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10-21-2009, 08:03 PM	#12
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	According to another site's discussion, both lack reflective qualities. Flat black is less reflective. Matte black is more glossy, but it is much less glossy than semi-gloss paint. In cars, the both are very similar. In homes, there's more of a difference. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

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BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	here is matte, has texture to it, flat black still has some-what of a little gloss to it Attached Images

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RMGee Clap Clap Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 326	Thanks. So what about Flat Black vs Matte Black

10-21-2009, 07:01 PM	#5
RMGee Clap Clap Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 326	No I know they def not the same (although similar) but I just dont know what that difference is

10-21-2009, 07:20 PM	#7
swansor Drives: 2010 2SS ABM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boca Raton, Fl Posts: 374	Heres flat black. Has no shine at all

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NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	I think theres a difference...Maybe one of the graphics guys will answer.

10-21-2009, 07:45 PM	#11
RMGee Clap Clap Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 326	Does one look more "black" than the other? I hear one of them has a grayish look

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