Jet-Black Masterpiece: Henrik Meng 1995 Corvette First Paint Job. Basecoat Factory Packs Henrik Ming dove into his very first DIY paint project with bold confidence: a jet-black base coat on his 1995 Corvette Urethane Reducers HR1300 and the results speak for themselves. “It turned out great!” he exclaims, thrilled by the deep, glossy finish that brings out the car’s curves and character. Even better? He scored the paint on sale proudly achieving pro-level polish without breaking the bank. Why does jet-black stand out? It’s sleek, sophisticated, and demands precision flaws become glaring, but when done right, it’s mesmerizingIt shows off every reflection and demands clean surfaces and careful prepHenrik’s success shows that with smart prep, attention to detail, and a good bargain, even first-timers can nail that head-turning shine.