I need to be educated by the paint pros. I am getting my truck painted black. I was told by the shop they gave multiple black paint codes. Help? Isn't black black? If I have to pick a black code I guess I could use the original black paint code?
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There’s about a bazillion shades (or names) of black now. Check the tech tip and see if your paint guy can use the PPG code if you want the “original” black.
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Black pigments: Musou (99.4% light absorption...looks weird) Carbon black Jet black Lamp black Channel black Bone black on-and-on.... Rattle can black (mystery spray can mixture at your local store) The most commonly used are Jet and Lamp black.
Since paint pigment can be blended, of the same paint type, you can multiply the combinations of black.
The shininess of the paint as well as clear coat can alter color as seen by the eye.
Some people say they can see a slight tint in one-color black paints. A red and blue tint. Blue tint preferred.
Henry's Model T used tung oil, car black pigment plus gilsonite.
FYI, PPG 9100 listed as 1954 Chev. truck "Jet Black" same formula as PPG 9300.
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