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is the color black obsidian=onyx?

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Old 01-15-12, 12:09 AM
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quick question for everyone, is black black obsidian the same are black onyx?

im going to buy the roof spoiler and trunk lip for my car from OEM.THING on ebay.

i believe my color is black obsidian.... and om.thng doesnt have that color. so should i get onyx?
Old 01-15-12, 12:17 AM
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their pretty much the same, obsidian is a tad bit black-er but I dont think people can really tell the difference. Granted, im sure someone out there can
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pretty much the same if you are buying spoilers and similar things. you can only tell the difference if you are going to paint your onyx car with an obsidian paint
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Oem.thing puts obsidian as black clearcoat.
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I have an 06' which is the only year Black Onyx. I've parked to my buddies Obsidian and its pretty much the same. I think if you get the spoiler, you'd be just fine!
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obsidian has a glassy and glossy appearance while onyx on the other hand has a blend of color consisting of white,gray/black texture that makes a duller finish.they are pretty much the same unless you look closer and you could tell the difference.
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just dont paint any large parts in divergent colors
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any one know the code for black obsidian?
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
I have an 06' which is the only year Black Onyx. I've parked to my buddies Obsidian and its pretty much the same. I think if you get the spoiler, you'd be just fine!
? are you sure? my cr is an 06 too i believe but the lexus website claims its a obisdian
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2006 didn't have Obsidian, it was Black Onyx.

Paint code for Obsidian is 212, Black Onyx is 202.

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Originally Posted by silk509
any one know the code for black obsidian?
The color code is 212
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guess my color is onyx
then, thats strange why did lexus put odisan on there website lol o well
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Black obsidian is darker compared to onyx. The obsidian compliments the black, while the onyx, mica makes it a grayer black. The obsidian is a darker shade of black and has zero mica

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