It looks like you can still see the image when the mug is cold. Is the black coating not that "thick" to cover the image?
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The imagine I used was a thick black line drawing, and yes, you could still see it through the black coating. You had to be looking to know it was there, though, so I dont think it is too much of a problem. Your mileage my vary, though.
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You are right in a way. The coating is somewhat transparent and you could still see the picture if you focused. But for someone who dont know what to expect especially if they havent encounter this kind of mugs it is a great surprise. Whenever i gift it to someone i see expressions that nothing else provide! But it all depend on what picture you choose and what words you write on it. Hope this was helpful. Aljanabi
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When the cup is cold you can see the image. It does not stand out. I still enjoy drinking out of the mugs I purchased.I will be buying more in the future.
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You can see it a little bit but you have to look. These mugs really are awesome.
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That isn't a good photo view. The top is actually glass surrounded by a silicone-like seal to avoid glass on glass rubbing to the range, and to ensure your beverage stays hot until you're ready to drink it. I hope this is helpful to you.
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It has some type of black coating that appears to be very thin fine and smooth. My guess is that it is to protect it from rusting. Hope this helps
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I took a look at it again today after its first winter outside, the black finish is a matte finish and it appears that there has been minimal wear from the snow and ice over the winter. There was no clear coat and the finish is not shiny. Hope that helps!
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Black glass when looking from the top, but looking from the bottom it looks like a coating of some type...you can not see through it
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Hi, the answer is, a little of both - I'd say it's black translucent. So it matches, but is not a solid black. You can see the logo through it. I've had totally clear, and totally black before. When I got this, was expecting more of a solid black, but like this quite a bit better. Hope this helps.
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I don't have a black area on the pan that I have so I went and looked at the photo for the item using the link to your question -- to me it looks like the reflection of something when they took the photo. I take a lot of photos of metal items myself (more specifically jewelry) so I've come across this a lot on my own photos. That said, I don't remember that being on the photo so I'd recommend asking the seller just to be on the safe side.
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That's what it looks like, its a great insulator. I washed previous travel mugs in the dishwasher & the finish flaked off, hand washing keeps it looking new.
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It's definitely noticeable from the sides and above. I'd say that it has about a 160 degree field of vision before you start to notice the picture getting washed with black. When's the last time you watched TV from an 80 degree angle? :)
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It's got a matte/soft touch finish. The "clear" is going to be cloudy because of the finish. It is semi-transparent. On my black case, the white logo shows through a purple-ish color. I guess because the black resin is made up of more magenta and cyan than yellow or black.
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I'd call it "lightly chilled". It is noticeably colder than room temperature, but definitely not ice cold. If you prefer that, I might suggest getting frozen ice mugs, ice cubes, etc,Otherwise I've been happy with mine.
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My cameras are outside and I have not had a problem with snow. I think a clear plastic bubble will distort your picture, get dirty and provide a slow-drip medium for rain and snow melt, further distorting your image and reflecting back the IR light.
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I thought it looked clear too.. Still does in some photos... But it is black.
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Yes, it should definitely be more than warm. If I'm seeing correctly, the "snowflake button" must be the cool shot. Maybe that was set and you need to press it to unset it. I hope that works.
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I've got the carbon-fiber backing, and it shows up fine through the frosted back and blends nicely with the black on the case. It's definitely obscured a little bit, but you can still see the pattern through the case.
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I have the 40oz and 21oz (both coated), neither one gets cold to touch when I pour cold water in. After sitting for a while with Ice and water, the outside does feel a bit cooler then room temperature but never cold. It sounds like it may have a defect.
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Yes you can see it but its not "transparent". It is not completely see through but the logo is visible and recognizable.