{"product_id":"musou-black-supermusta-maali","title":"Musou Black – super-black paint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImagine the moment an object disappears in front of your eyes.\u003c\/em\u003e Musou Black is a water-based super black paint that absorbs up to \u003cstrong\u003e99.4 %\u003c\/strong\u003e of visible light and turns a surface into optical \"black hole\" darkness. A painted object looks almost two-dimensional: shadows vanish and the eye cannot find the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIn brief\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsorbs up to 99.4 % of visible light\u003c\/strong\u003e (550 nm, airbrushed) – 98.8 % by brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdourless and water-based:\u003c\/strong\u003e VOC \u0026lt; 1 %, tools clean with water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo special equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e applied with an ordinary brush or airbrush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 0.9 m² \/ 100 ml by brush, approx. 0.64 m² \/ 100 ml by airbrush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e touch dry 15–30 min, fully cured 24 h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 ml and 1 l from stock, 15 l to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDispatched in 1–3 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e from our own warehouse in Finland – shipped within the EU, no customs or import charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficial importer and Official Distributor in Finland\u003c\/strong\u003e – products come directly from Koyo Orient Japan, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-black-market.com\/pages\/distributors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Musou Black – Distributors\"\u003elisted on the manufacturer's Distributors page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Musou Black is made for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn emptiness that makes you look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth of Musou Black is on a par with gallery installations and film sets. The work appears to float, and the viewer keeps staring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe secret weapon for scale models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo thin coats and the shadows disappear into infinity. A diorama stands out in competition because the black is \u003cem\u003eactually\u003c\/em\u003e black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA contrast jump for home cinema\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpray frames or speaker grilles: the edge of the projector beam disappears and image contrast rises visibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA studio without solvent fumes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe water-based formula means practically no odour and 30-minute drying. The crew will thank you for the clean air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to get the best result\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare non-absorbent surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth plastic, metal and glass should be lightly scuffed and primed with a thin black primer. Primer evens out absorption and saves Musou Black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply two thin coats.\u003c\/strong\u003e One coat covers, but two thin coats produce the real super black. A third coat maximises the effect under very bright studio light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn airbrush gives the most even finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The manufacturer recommends an airbrush. Consumption is roughly 1.4× that of a brush, so plan your quantity accordingly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not varnish.\u003c\/strong\u003e A protective lacquer destroys the effect – the light-absorbing powdery surface is the whole point. The surface therefore stays delicate to the touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed the tools? See \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/musou-black-maalaustarvikkeet\" title=\"Musou Black painting supplies\"\u003epainting supplies\u003c\/a\u003e: safety glasses, nitrile gloves and masking tapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn honest limitation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the powdery light-absorbing layer, the mechanical strength of the coating is low. On surfaces exposed to repeated stress the coating can come off or scratch, and the painted surface can shrink and crack. Musou Black is a specialist product for accent surfaces, art and light control – not an ordinary hard-wearing interior paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMusou Black vs. Vantablack vs. Black 4.0\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany people reach this page while searching for \u003cstrong\u003eVantablack\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eBlack 4.0\u003c\/strong\u003e. So here is the difference stated plainly – including where we do not win the comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMusou Black\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVantablack 310\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlack 4.0\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKoyo Orient Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurrey NanoSystems, UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStuart Semple, UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStated absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≤ 99.4 % (550 nm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal hemispherical reflectance 2 %, i.e. approx. 98 % (seller's figure)*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99.95–99.96 % (figure reported publicly, 2023)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-based acrylic paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSprayable industrial ultra-black paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold to\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnyone – directly online\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustry, via distributor, on quotation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsumers, online\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrush or airbrush, no special expertise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpray, brush or immersion – application engineering with the distributor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrush or spray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* The often-quoted 99.965 % refers to the original Vantablack carbon-nanotube coating, not to Vantablack 310 paint. The figures are measured with different methods and are not directly comparable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree things worth knowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. The numbers are not directly comparable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every manufacturer measures with its own method: wavelength range, angle of incidence, substrate and number of coats all differ. The 99.4 % figure for Musou Black was measured at 550 nm with airbrush application. A tenth of a percentage point between different manufacturers' claims therefore does not mean a difference you could verify by eye or with the same instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Vantablack is no longer \"not for sale\".\u003c\/strong\u003e The old story about Anish Kapoor's exclusivity concerns \u003cem\u003eartistic\u003c\/em\u003e use of the original material. In January 2026 Surrey NanoSystems and Ellsworth Adhesives began worldwide distribution of \u003cstrong\u003eVantablack 310\u003c\/strong\u003e – the first Vantablack formulation a customer can apply in-house with standard spray equipment. It is, however, an \u003cstrong\u003eindustrial optical coating\u003c\/strong\u003e sold on quotation for space, sensor and optics applications – not an art supply you buy from a webshop. If you are building sensor or satellite stray-light control, Vantablack is probably the right choice, and we will not claim otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Black 4.0 states a higher figure than Musou Black.\u003c\/strong\u003e We do not sell it and we do not claim Musou Black is blacker. If your only criterion is the highest stated absorption percentage in a paint, compare both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen Musou Black is the right choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipped from within the EU.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispatched in 1–3 working days from our warehouse in Finland – no customs, no import charges, no weeks of waiting on a non-EU parcel. We are the official importer of Musou Black and the manufacturer's appointed distributor in Finland, so the products come straight from the factory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater-based and odourless.\u003c\/strong\u003e VOC below 1 %, tools clean with water. Suitable for interiors, studios and educational use without dedicated ventilation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo special equipment or application engineering.\u003c\/strong\u003e A brush is enough to start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe whole material family from one source.\u003c\/strong\u003e If paint is not the right form for your project, the same factory makes the fabrics: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/musou-black-kiwami-kangas\" title=\"Musou Black KIWAMI\"\u003eKIWAMI\u003c\/a\u003e (99.905 %), \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/musou-black-fabric-fr\" title=\"Musou Black Fabric FR\"\u003eFabric FR\u003c\/a\u003e with fire-test documentation and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/musou-black-ir-flock-sheet\" title=\"Musou Black IR Flock Sheet\"\u003eIR Flock Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e for near-infrared and LiDAR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd when it is not.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you need documented optical performance for a precision instrument, a wear-resistant surface, or reflectance below 0.1 %, tell us. We will point you to the right material or to another supplier – we do not sell the wrong product for the sake of a sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e water-based acrylic (synthetic resin) paint, VOC \u0026lt; 1 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight absorption:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤ 99.4 % @ 550 nm (airbrush) · 98.8 % by brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 0.9 m² \/ 100 ml by brush · approx. 0.64 m² \/ 100 ml by airbrush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrying time:\u003c\/strong\u003e touch dry 15–30 min, fully cured 24 h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLightfastness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASTM class II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e synthetic resin (acrylic), pigment, antifungal agent, water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic models, scale models, fabrics, interior surfaces, set design, optical and AV projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–25 °C, protect from freezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 ml, 1 l, 15 l (ask for a quote on 15 l containers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Dekoja.net an official importer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Dekoja.net is the official importer of Musou Black products and Koyo Orient Japan's appointed distributor (Official Distributor) in Finland. You will find us on the manufacturer's own \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-black-market.com\/pages\/distributors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Musou Black – Distributors\"\u003eDistributors page\u003c\/a\u003e. In practice this means the products come straight from the factory, their origin is verified, and we have the manufacturer's technical support and documentation available even for demanding projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same thing as Vantablack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Vantablack is Surrey NanoSystems' carbon-nanotube optical coating; Musou Black is a Japanese water-based acrylic paint. Vantablack 310 has been available worldwide through Ellsworth Adhesives since January 2026, but it is an industrial coating sold on quotation for optical and space applications. Musou Black you can buy on this page and apply with a brush. A detailed comparison table is further up this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Musou Black the world's blackest paint?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe don't claim that. Figures for black paints cannot be compared directly, because manufacturers measure them in different ways. The manufacturer's stated absorption for Musou Black is 99.4 % (550 nm, airbrushed), and a few competing paints state higher figures using their own measurement methods. Musou Black's strengths are the measured 99.4 % performance, the water-based formula, easy application and fast dispatch from the EU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Musou Black adhere to plastic?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Smooth plastic should still be lightly scuffed and primed with a thin black primer, because non-absorbent material may require surface preparation before application. Priming secures adhesion and saves paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the paint stay on if the structure flexes in use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a flexing structure the risk of cracking is real. Applied in thin coats the paint tolerates movement clearly better than a thick layer, but strong bending can crack the surface. Paint for rigid parts, fabric for flexing parts is often the safer solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould the painted surface be sealed or varnished?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. A protective lacquer destroys the super black effect, because the powdery light-absorbing surface is the whole point. The surface is ready as soon as it dries, but stays delicate to touch and abrasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much paint does an airbrush use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith an airbrush coverage is about 0.64 m² \/ 100 ml, roughly 1.4× the consumption of a brush (0.9 m² \/ 100 ml). The manufacturer recommends an airbrush because it gives the most even and blackest result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many coats are needed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo thin coats produce the real super black. One coat already covers well, and a third maximises the effect under very bright studio light. A thin coat always beats a thick one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Musou Black be used outdoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but a bare painted surface can fade in sunlight and does not withstand mechanical wear. Outdoor use suits short-term projects such as event set design, not permanent weather-exposed surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you paint a car with Musou Black?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor show and camera cars yes, for a daily driver no. The result is astonishing, but the coating scratches in traffic use and cannot be protected with lacquer. Wheels, interior panels and details are safer targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I choose the paint or the fabric?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaint suits three-dimensional objects and fixed surfaces. The fabrics are blacker (99.8–99.9 %) and handle contact better, so for backdrops, curtains and studio use choose \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/musou-black-kiwami-kangas\" title=\"Musou Black KIWAMI fabric\"\u003eKIWAMI fabric\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs primer needed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn porous surfaces a thin black primer evens out absorption and saves Musou Black. On non-absorbent surfaces primer is practically essential for good adhesion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSee and read more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video below a room is painted black with Musou Black, creating what looks like a gateway into another dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"A room painted with Musou Black\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p6q54q2iam8\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the artist's article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/sisustusvinkit-lifestyle-decorations\/maalauksellinen-musou-black\" title=\"Picturesque Musou Black\"\u003ePicturesque Musou Black\u003c\/a\u003e on our blog, as well as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tekniikanmaailma.fi\/joku-maalasi-auton-maailman-mustimmalla-maalilla-ja-kiinnitti-sen-pintaan-valtavasti-pienia-helmia-nyt-auto-nayttaa-saihkyvalta-yotaivaalta-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tekniikan Maailma article\"\u003eTekniikan Maailma's article\u003c\/a\u003e (in Finnish) about a car that was painted to look like a sparkling night sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVisible light reflectance comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe table compares how Musou Black materials reflect light when it hits the material at an 8-degree angle. The lower the value, the more matte and the blacker the material. This matters especially in optical applications and when assessing a material visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1969\/3869\/files\/TotalHemmiphericalReflectanceRates_480x480.jpg?v=1706183737\" alt=\"Total hemispherical reflectance rates of Musou Black materials in visible light\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/musou-black-materiaalien-vertailu\"\u003eWhich black do you actually need? Compare all five materials →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe also sell to businesses. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/kaipaatko-lisatietoja-tuotteesta\" title=\"Request a quote or a demo\"\u003eRequest a quote or a demo of Musou Black paint\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Musou Black","offers":[{"title":"100 ml","offer_id":47990319087944,"sku":"MP2","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ml","offer_id":47990319120712,"sku":"MP4","price":299.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1969\/3869\/files\/MusouBlackPaint100mlBottleNewLabelw.Smokepienennetty.jpg?v=1740608825","url":"https:\/\/dekoja.net\/en\/products\/musou-black-supermusta-maali","provider":"Dekoja.net","version":"1.0","type":"link"}