deciding on new color

[V.waffe 3]

The problem with black metallic is that you cannot have a true black metallic. Black gets real grainy if you use metallic or it starts to tun gray. You may better luck with a black/pearl tri-coat. Or with the flakes sprayed on top, which is still a tri-coat ( tri-coat equals paint-pearl or flake-clear coat. Honda does have a couple of "black metallics" ,but they don't look to much different than regular black. The problem comes from the fact that black absorbs more light than the flake can reflect opposite is true of "white metallic." A reputable shop will tell you this up front. Others will charge you a load of cash for less than desireable returns. According to DuPont Refinish Tech trainers you should look for colors that are not overly bright or dark. Blues, reds, greens,all work well. Any paint supplier should have chip books for you to go over. Hope this helps some. I think that Subaru's Rally Blue is pretty sweet, Ryan

[oasis]

The flakes-on-top is the version I have seen and is what I think would conflict with rather than compliment a c/f weave. The black/pearl tri-coat is a dynamite suggestion--I think it is my new favorite choice.

Oops, it's not my car.

[V.waffe 3]

You can get some really cool results form the Black/Pearl tri-coat or any pearl tri-coat for that matter. The color changes with each coat of pearl you add. Just make sure that you keep the thickness of your caots down to avoid lifting or peeling problems. Working in the industry allowed me to make some freakin' awesome colors on the company dime,lol.

[Bogara_ZO]

Have you decided yet??