Black Diamond Pearl Base Coat – Deep, Rich, and Built to Outshine
Black Diamond is our signature black pearl basecoat—a rich, jet black with a refined pearl shimmer that catches light without distorting color. Unlike many other “black pearl” options on the market, this formula stays true to black with no brown, gray, or blue undertones. What you get is a clean, deep black that shimmers with dimension in sunlight while maintaining solid coverage and consistency.
Whether you’re building a custom black pearl paint job or laying the foundation for candy, flake, or pearl coats, Black Diamond gives you an edge. With better coverage than House of Kolor’s PBC100 Black Sparkle Pearl, this basecoat gets the job done with fewer coats, saving time and material while delivering a flawless result.
Its 1:1 mix ratio is perfect for full-body paint jobs, while airbrush artists can thin it 1:2 or 1:3 to create drop shadows, shading, and depth in detailed work.
Application
Air Pressure
- 30 psi – Gravity Feed
- 40–50 psi – Siphon Feed
- 10 psi – HVLP (at cap)
Coats
- Apply 2–4 medium coats for full pearl effect and coverage
Flash Times
- 5–10 minutes flash between coats @ 70°F
- 20 minutes before applying Wetness 4136 Clear
Pro Tip: Want that deep, shimmering black that looks glassy under clear coat? Black Diamond lays the perfect foundation for luxury finishes and is a go-to alternative for pros looking to upgrade from HOK PBC100.
Works great & Looks great!
Beautiful basecoat. Added some super slo mo silver for added metallic effect. Sprayed awesome.