696 Dark plastics

[1313]

I've only seen one in person but for the life of me can't remember.. Is it flat black or does it have a semi-gloss look to it?

I'm really contemplating converting my Pearl White into a Dark. I wonder if it would be cheaper to paint it? Two tank panels and the front fender. I don't use the rear cowl. But then again I'd lose the Ducati Monster decals. 

[mrplease]

I've only seen one in person but for the life of me can't remember.. Is it flat black or does it have a semi-gloss look to it?

I'm really contemplating converting my Pearl White into a Dark. I wonder if it would be cheaper to paint it? Two tank panels and the front fender. I don't use the rear cowl. But then again I'd lose the Ducati Monster decals. 

i can make you the ducati and monster decals no prob.

oh, and it is flat black...

[1313]

i can make you the ducati and monster decals no prob.

oh, and it is flat black...

Sending you a PM.

[Takster]

Somebody is going to want to trade you.

Don't pull the trigger until you ask the board at least.

~T

[Kopfjager]

oh, and it is flat black...

Nah, This is flat black.

http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/Conrad_complete_0011.jpg

[mrplease]

yeah i guess it is more of a satin black...

[peanut_man]

At first I really wanted to swap my dark to white plastics.  But black is sorta growing on me.   

It's this black, whatever you wanna call it...

[1313]

I bought my pearl white before the darks were available. I want to turn my 696 into a pseudo cafe racer. At least the look. Black is a better color for that IMO.

[Big Troubled Bear]

Had to fix crash damage on one already, it`s satin black

[z0mb1e_DUC]

FYI, per the parts manual, it's PPG code is 291.501, "Nero Opaco".  It's not a true flat.

[1313]

I'm really thinking about flat/matte black now. My only concern is keeping it clean since it doesn't have a clearcoat. My helmet is a PITA to clean because of the texture.

[Kopfjager]

I'm really thinking about flat/matte black now. My only concern is keeping it clean since it doesn't have a clearcoat. My helmet is a PITA to clean because of the texture.

Mine is flat black with a flat clear. Calling DP

[1313]

Mine is flat black with a flat clear. Calling DP

Interesting.. Shows you how much I know about paint. I didn't know there was such thing as a flat clear.

[peanut_man]

I'm really thinking about flat/matte black now. My only concern is keeping it clean since it doesn't have a clearcoat. My helmet is a PITA to clean because of the texture.

Actually, that's what I love abt the dark.  Cleaning is done w/ a moist towel.  Or maybe if it's really dirty, with some mild detergent (I have powersport cleaner spray).  That's it.  It's so easy.  No wax, no swirl marks to worry abt.  I love the ease of cleaning on the dark.  Well, I only have it for a little over a month, so maybe there's something else I haven't run into yet. 

[1313]

I sent ducpainter a PM to see what he says..