hey can u guys tell me or show me with pics the difference between basalt black and regular black. this will be alot of help. and DJ do you think you can do something about my account because i am not able to post on threads i am only allowed to make threads.... my user account is limited and i dont understand why... ya but back on topic, im thinking of switching colors from gt silver to somthing else on my order for my 997 tt, i have about a week and i just want the right desicion.... please explain or show with pictures the difference in these 2 colors

 

Basalt black is a metallic color that will look like a very dark brown/bronze in the sunlight and black in low light conditions. It hides imperfections better than a pure black color might. My 986 was this color and I thought it looked pretty good.

 

I just ordered

<TABLE class=features><TBODY><TR class=importantFeature><TH>Exterior</TH><TD>Basalt Black Metallic </TD></TR><TR class=importantFeature><TH>Interior</TH><TD>Black Full Leather </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

upkeep is much easier

 

Pure Black on the 997 appears to be very soft! I think its the best color for the car but if you are **** about swirls, I would think twice. I do two bucket washing with lambs wool glove, use microfibre to dry yet swirls appear anyway... if I had to do it again I would seriously think about slate, didn't like basalt or atlas, especially when beside pure black.

 

anyone seen the Dark Olive green Metallic, the website doent do any justice but when i saw it at the dealer it was a sure thing. The color is awesome, it's pretty much black 90% and you can see the green metallic only in direct sunlight.

 

I have basalt black and I chose it because its much easier to care for than Black. If you have the time (and effort) to care for a black car .. go for it; Otherwise basalt is your new best friend.

Also, the dealer here calls it 'Liar Black' (direct translation) since it fools the eyes.

 

Aswad al-kethab?

 

Right on; the name is quite fitting for the color and your arabic is quite good.

 

Shukran jezeelan... darustu li mudat taweel...

Personally, I love Basalt - I like when a color is not a "pure" color (ex. pearl white, metallic blue, etc.)