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Old 01-20-2004, 05:43 AM
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Can anyone post pics or tell me the difference between hyperblack finish and plain black. I have seen some pics but the hyperblack just looks like chrome on my monitor? Thank you.
 
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Old 01-20-2004, 06:04 AM
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Yeah, hyperblack is more "chromy" than plain black. Unlike these pics, it really appears black, but reflects "chrome-like" in light. The best thing to do is to really see them in person. They won't photo too well. The best description I can give is "black chrome."

"Black with little or no shine"

"Black powder coat with a very thick high gloss shine appearance"


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The hyperblack is more of a "smoked" chrome, and much closer to a chrome finish than a black finish. The term hyperblack is very misleading and should be changed to something like smoked chrome.
 
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Orig when I purchased my ROH Adrenalines the color was called: Black Ice...which is hyperblack or smoked chrome as mentioned here.

It's a terrific color IMHO...
but the downside is....it's nearly impossible to touch-up w/ paint as it's a combo of about 3 different shades of paint. It's a 3 step process I was told when it's painted.

The color looks differently depending on the quantity of sunlight available.
In the bright sun is has a "chrome" look....in the shade a "smoked chrome" look... and during the even'n hours its more "gun metal/dark chrome" looking.... which IMO gives this color a unique appeal :smile:.

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>it's nearly impossible to touch-up w/ paint


this is a major factor that needs to be considered when purchasing
a wheel imo. never know when you may get your wheel rimmed.
 
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