Jay - mine is dark smoke pearl gray metallic. I know what you are talking about with black - it can be a &^%$# in the butt to get nice. If you have swirls that won't buff out (like my wife's VW black Jetta) Meguire's swirl remover works wonders - then try the #7 and Gold class - I think you will be amazed! By the way - I am lazy - I use a random orbital polisher - much quicker and easier on the old elbows!
Morris