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Scientifically black is not a hue (color); a black object absorbs all the colors of the visible spectrum and reflects none of them, this is sometimes confused with black being called 'a mixture of all colors' but that is not the case. Sometimes black is described as an "achromatic color"; in practice black can be considered a color, e.g., the black cat or black paint.

In physics, a black body is a perfect absorber of light, but by a rule derived by Einstein it is also, when heated, the best emitter. Thus, the best radiative cooling can be achieved using black paint, though it is important that it be a nearly perfect absorber in the infrared as well.

Author:	GT [ Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:03 pm ]
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Was the factory petrol tank colour SATIN BLACK or GLOSS BLACK?

Author:	Harley [ Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:07 pm ]
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Every tank I've ever had was satin. That's at least five.

Author:	willy [ Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:11 pm ]
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Yep satin. Powdercoated petrol tanks look disgusting. (my opinion only)

Author:	GT [ Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:15 pm ]
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thought it was satin had mine lookin sweet and messed the RH one up tonight just one more coat.....aaaggghhhhh a run!!!

Author:	willy [ Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:20 pm ]
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Bugger! Send it to me, i'll take care of it

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Author:	GT [ Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:24 pm ]
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ha! best RH tank you have ever seen mate

Author:	Harley [ Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:25 pm ]
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Wait a minute......black isn't a colour!

Author:	DOZ [ Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:31 pm ]
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Mine's dark black

Author:	GT [ Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:31 pm ]
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well......what is it?

Author:	ryan [ Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:38 pm ]
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black is a shade

Author:	DOZ [ Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:41 pm ]
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All the original ones I've owned have never looked glossy. I don't know if this is how they were originally or from wear/age (I'm about 10 years younger than most of them anyway) but I would say given that the boot's are generally still shiny it's more than likely they were satin like everything else (A pilar, Subframe, pedals etc?). Daniel

Author:	Harley [ Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:41 pm ]
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From WIkipedia: Quote: Scientifically black is not a hue (color); a black object absorbs all the colors of the visible spectrum and reflects none of them, this is sometimes confused with black being called 'a mixture of all colors' but that is not the case. Sometimes black is described as an "achromatic color"; in practice black can be considered a color, e.g., the black cat or black paint. You win this round GT. Also found this: Quote: In physics, a black body is a perfect absorber of light, but by a rule derived by Einstein it is also, when heated, the best emitter. Thus, the best radiative cooling can be achieved using black paint, though it is important that it be a nearly perfect absorber in the infrared as well. That has nothing to do with petrol tanks, but rather a recent topic on engine colour.

Author:	slinkey inc [ Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:39 pm ]
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Gloss looks better though. Well semi-gloss at least. It's a choice between originality or looks.

Author:	Harley [ Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:02 pm ]
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I don't think it looks too bad when the tank is painted to match the body colour. So long as it's still a good colour.

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Author:	slinkey inc [ Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:08 pm ]
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That'd look alright since the black rubber would seperate it. Look pretty good actaully. If I had the money I would chrome both my tanks. Now that would be sexy, but expensive...