Tuxedo black or just black?

raptor2012 · Oct 2, 2011

For everyone out there who has a black Raptor, which color looks the best? I ordered tuxedo black but am thinking about changing the order.

Phyguy · Oct 2, 2011

raptor2012 said:
For everyone out there who has a black Raptor, which color looks the best? I ordered tuxedo black but am thinking about changing the order.

I really like the tux black. It REALLY sparkles in the sun when clean.

When clean.

When clean.

Hard to keep clean.

I have a feeling that goes for regular black as well.

MDU

SaintsFan · Oct 2, 2011

Just FYI, non-metallic black is not available for 2012.

RobertM · Oct 2, 2011

raptor2012 said:
For everyone out there who has a black Raptor, which color looks the best? I ordered tuxedo black but am thinking about changing the order.

I think it's a personal preference thing. Here's a pic of my black-black Screw, nose to nose with Ms. MI Raptor's tuxedo black Scab:

With no metal flake to diffuse the light, the color on mine is deeper black. But hers really sparkles in the sun.

Humvee21 · Oct 3, 2011

****... that deep black is the bomb. Why did you show this to us................

(2012 Tuxedo Black on order)

BIRDMAN · Oct 3, 2011

you cannot beat the sparkles.

Ms. MI Raptor · Oct 3, 2011

After seeing my tux black nose to nose with RobertM's black black this weekend there is a definite difference in the degree of black. Tux black sparkles great but almost looks like a really dark carbon gray or bronze-black next to the black black.

Of course for everyone reviewing our pics from the weekend for color comparison, my truck was filthy and dust covered from 2 days of rain leading up to my trip downstate so that layer of dirt does make my color look a bit off. Unfortunately there isn't a car wash in that town that will fit a rap so it stayed dirty all weekend.

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mrpositraction · Oct 3, 2011

LOL, this thread made me contact my dealer this morning and change my order from Tuxedo Black to Ebony Black.....

Ms. MI, you Raptor did look dirty, I thought it was a little to dull, I had a tux black and really like it.

DEADEYE · Oct 3, 2011

Phyguy said:
I really like the tux black. It REALLY sparkles in the sun when clean.

When clean.

When clean.

Hard to keep clean.

I have a feeling that goes for regular black as well.

MDU

I have owned 2 black trucks , 2 black mustangs , own a black Harley and I can assure you that the Tux Black is WAY , WAY , WAY , WAY easier to keep clean . Also as I have posted MANY times the Tux Black shows ZERO swirls. I am still just Fing amazed at this . I was bumming a little about getting another black ride , but the Tux black has negated all of my concerns. As all other black / black rides I have seen or owned would get swirls in the paint almost immediately. Some guy's really hate the orange peel affect of Fords factory paint . It does not bother me especially since I have not had any swirls . Oh did I say that already.
Maybe someone who has a black late model Ford can speak up and let us know if they are dealing with swirls in there clear coat ? Or if Ford figured this out as well and all the shit I said does not apply .
To me the Tux black in the Sun is just AWSOME and very unique.

HARLEY6LF250SDU · Oct 3, 2011

mrpositraction said:
LOL, this thread made me contact my dealer this morning and change my order from Tuxedo Black to Ebony Black.....

Ms. MI, you Raptor did look dirty, I thought it was a little to dull, I had a tux black and really like it.

YOU CAN"T GET SOLID BLACK FOR 2012

randy

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