Tuxedo Black
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Yes, Boataddict.
"The New Black
Ford has created a new, industry-leading pigment named Tuxedo Black that will launch on the all-new Lincoln MKS flagship sedan. This deep metallic, like a set of jewels, isn’t an ordinary metallic that is composed of mica flakes but instead has a new flake derived from glass. Because this glass pigment radiates such a beautiful sparkle, less of this special flake has to be added, providing a black that glistens like never before."
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"The New Black
Ford has created a new, industry-leading pigment named Tuxedo Black that will launch on the all-new Lincoln MKS flagship sedan. This deep metallic, like a set of jewels, isn’t an ordinary metallic that is composed of mica flakes but instead has a new flake derived from glass. Because this glass pigment radiates such a beautiful sparkle, less of this special flake has to be added, providing a black that glistens like never before."
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Yes, Tuxedo Black is only on the 2010's
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Ya the 2009 is the last year for a true Gloss Black Ford truck. It was the main reason I ordered my 09 Expedition the week the 09 order bank was closing. The 2010 order guide came out that week, and I saw gloss black was being replaced with metalic black for 2010.
I personally do not care for metalic black, just looks dusty all the time to me, especially in direct sun light. Its also a mother to ever match metalic colors if anything should happen to it and need paint work. So I jumped at my last oppertunity to get my new Expedition in traditional Gloss black.
Dodge started this deal with metalic black in 07, I think GM was smart to just offer both metalic black and gloss black for there 2010s. GM and I believe toyota will be the only full size trucks left availble in a true gloss black for 2010.
I personally do not care for metalic black, just looks dusty all the time to me, especially in direct sun light. Its also a mother to ever match metalic colors if anything should happen to it and need paint work. So I jumped at my last oppertunity to get my new Expedition in traditional Gloss black.
Dodge started this deal with metalic black in 07, I think GM was smart to just offer both metalic black and gloss black for there 2010s. GM and I believe toyota will be the only full size trucks left availble in a true gloss black for 2010.
Last edited by cc1999; Sep 20, 2009 at 11:28 AM.
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Dano
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Yes my 2010 FX2 is Tuxedo black and has lots of metalflake in it. To be honest I'd rather have a regular black like my 2007 Mustang but this was the only black available. In the shade you can hardly see it but in the sunshine it is very noticeable.
