All colors were made using our matte anodizing technique. The quality of the color is amazing. The ends are not anodized. Black Ice can have a slight purple tint to it under some lighting conditions - like fluorescent lamps. Back Order Status: "Please note, your shipment will be delayed until the backordered items are available." If your Product SKU ends in -BLAC-BRON-CHAM-GOLD-ICEB-MEDB-PINK-RED-ROYA-SILV-SKYB-FROS-TI Shipping in 3 to 4 weeks. If your Product SKU ends in -DKRS-GREE-LIME-LTPU-ORAN-PURP-SEAF-ELEV-YELL Shipping in 3 to 4 months.