Three Differing Black Provarii?

[lizziebith]

Okay, I tried to capture the differing blacks in several different lighting situations. Oddly, the best one is just slightly out of focus:



L--->R they are standard satin black, stealth black mini, and the glossy "chrome" aged black mini. You can see the shine level where the light hits it (a finer highlight). When I tried this outside, I could see how truly weathered it is, but I like it anyway.

I might try for another picture tomorrow; today it was a bit stormy outside!

 

[Train2]

Honestly, I think that's just a satin black that's not as satin - either due to a batch difference, or due to WEAR.
I don't think they ever made a chrome-black finish with teardrops...
Not sure - just a guess!

 

[lizziebith]

Honestly, I think that's just a satin black that's not as satin - either due to a batch difference, or due to WEAR.
I don't think they ever made a chrome-black finish with teardrops...
Not sure - just a guess!

Could be, could be. I was wondering about the teardrops myself. It does not show in the photos of course (curse trying to photograph different blacks!) but it IS very glossy. There is a huge tactile difference as well. The only reason I wondered at all about it is that when I tried an extra black satin extension cap on it (before tentatively sending both for custom painting) the finishes were so totally different. I'll take a pic of that tomorrow.

 

[lizziebith]

Finally took a pic with the old mini wearing a current black satin extension cap:

 

[mackman]

It is probably black chrome

 

[lizziebith]

It is probably black chrome

Oh, that has been my hope!!

Scratch that -- it isn't, it's just the way the old satin black looked. Ah well! Thanks for the assistance y'all!