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> the black alternative for winter.

Vantablack maybe?

Though, you'd probably need good connections in the US DoD to arrange it. ;)

Anyone who isn't Anish Kapoor can use Black 3.0 instead since he refuses to share Vantablack.

https://www.culturehustleusa.com/products/black-3-0-the-worl...

Vantablack is only limited to Anish Kapoor for artwork. This isn't artwork. However, it's also finicky to apply, so Black 4.0 is much easier.

Black 2/3/4 all have problems with reflectance. Apparently Vantablack doesn't.

Haven't seen Vantablack in person, so not super sure. Black 2.0 and 3.0 I've used though, and wasn't super impressed.

I 3d print busts to paint and give to friends and family. If I put a few coats of black 3.0 on it gets very hot in the sun to the point it can melt the glue that holds the parts together (the plastic isnt thermoplastic so that's fine). I think it would work great for this purpose.

Cool. Might be workable after all. Well, if a special price can be figured out for bulk purchases. ;)

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