Montego blue metallic vs non metallic

sal501 · 09-06-2006, 09:19 PM

Which one would look better? I don't quite understand the difference between metallic and non metallic. Are all the pictures on Montego blue thread are metallic? Which one is more long lasting? Which one will look more sparkling and maintain its color longer?

Kenny C · 09-06-2006, 09:28 PM

White, black, and red are non metalic. The rest are metalic. In my opinion metalic paint holds up better agains swirls, small scratches and acid rain. Non metalic are more work, in my opinion.

drcain · 09-06-2006, 10:11 PM

In metallic paint, looking closely at it you'll see little flecks that 'glitter' (for lack of a better term). Yes, all Montego blue pics are metallic. As to which looks better (metallic vs nonmetallic) it's all a matter of opinion. (I like metallics so that's the only 'right' answer

) And I'd think either metallic/nonmetallic will last as long if cared for and given a quality wax. If you want more info, probably a search in the detailing forum will give you more than enough reading material.

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sal501 Captain 104 Rep 605 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dublin CA iTrader: (0)	Montego blue metallic vs non metallic Which one would look better? I don't quite understand the difference between metallic and non metallic. Are all the pictures on Montego blue thread are metallic? Which one is more long lasting? Which one will look more sparkling and maintain its color longer?
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Kenny C Lieutenant 148 Rep 481 Posts Drives: 2007 335 e90 1998 e39 540 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW i4 m50 [0.00] 2020 BMW M340 [0.00] 2018 mx3 40 [0.00] 2016 340 [0.00] 2013 BMW ACYIVE HYB ... [0.00] 2010 BMW X535D [0.00]	White, black, and red are non metalic. The rest are metalic. In my opinion metalic paint holds up better agains swirls, small scratches and acid rain. Non metalic are more work, in my opinion.
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drcain Enlisted Member 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 04 Nissan 350z - Daytona Blue Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woodbridge, VA iTrader: (0)	In metallic paint, looking closely at it you'll see little flecks that 'glitter' (for lack of a better term). Yes, all Montego blue pics are metallic. As to which looks better (metallic vs nonmetallic) it's all a matter of opinion. (I like metallics so that's the only 'right' answer ) And I'd think either metallic/nonmetallic will last as long if cared for and given a quality wax. If you want more info, probably a search in the detailing forum will give you more than enough reading material.
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