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oldfriend · 08-09-2015, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

I'm a black Camaro owner, but my car is red

Okay , so you happen to have OCD !?

Irishmic · 08-09-2015, 10:53 PM

The worlds 3 biggest lies.....The checks in the mail...I won't .....in your .....and Black is Beautiful....for only 5 minutes. Black cars need a garage period. If your black car sits outside forgetaboutit. Been doing autobody / painting / collision work for the last 39 years...and charge a lot more $$$ for black finishes. My sons camaro is Black...he says ...it will be his last ..LOL

PalmerGA · 08-10-2015, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cody2399

A big concern I have is my family farms and there is always dust floating around where I live so if I did end up getting a black I think it would be covered in dust 2 seconds after being clean.

It will drive you insane. I had a black 2012 1LT. After 7 months of constant frustration trying to keep it clean, I traded for a silver 2013 1SS. Never again will I own a black vehicle. NEVER!

Taco Time · 08-10-2015, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

It will drive you insane. I had a black 2012 1LT. After 7 months of constant frustration trying to keep it clean, I traded for a silver 2013 1SS. Never again will I own a black vehicle. NEVER!

It drove you insane, it doesn't do that to everyone. I haven't driven a vehicle that wasn't black in over 10 years. Yes, it takes a lot to keep a black vehicle clean, but you can say the same about a lot of colors.

We can't answer your question OP. The black car will either be worth it to you (like me) or it will be too much trouble (like Palmer).

spadz93 · 08-10-2015, 06:44 AM

Always looks great, but I recommend getting a clear bra wrap to maybe try and help you some on lowering the crazy-high maintenance. I bought a used 2010 black SS, but the last owner trashed the paint (surface scratches, marring galore), so I wrapped it to cover it up since I didn't have the cash to have it all corrected.

WoodBoss · 08-10-2015, 07:04 AM

Just get a car cover, I wash my car dry it, put it in the garage and the cover goes on now. Really quick and easy to put on. If it is your daily driver the cover will probably be too much of a pain but it does keep the car super clean.

warnke0315 · 08-10-2015, 07:43 AM

Yeppy. I love my black 2SS. I wouldn't go any other color. Plus, I think black offers a little more as far as color customization with stripes and whatnot. I would definitely do it again. I try to wash mine at least once a week, once every two weeks, something like that. Roads around here are pretty bad and the pollen is the worst but when that car is clean.... Sooo worth it! Breakin' necks left and right.

gajagfan · 08-10-2015, 07:52 AM

If your goal is show car perfect, then it may cause you to go nuts, but if want a car that looks show gar good from 10 feet or more (also know as real life), the black will be fine. If I have one black complaint, it is the 1LE black wheels. I did not think they would be so hard to keep clean! For the last 20 plus years, we have had at least one black vehicle. In fact, my wife's pearl Avalanche is the first non black vehicle in some time. If you want black, get black.

PalmerGA · 08-10-2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Taco Time

It drove you insane, it doesn't do that to everyone. I haven't driven a vehicle that wasn't black in over 10 years. Yes, it takes a lot to keep a black vehicle clean, but you can say the same about a lot of colors.

We can't answer your question OP. The black car will either be worth it to you (like me) or it will be too much trouble (like Palmer).

I answered it. Since OP lives on a farm where there is ALWAYS dust and dirt in the air... it will drive him/her insane trying to keep it clean. In that environment, it simply can't be done.

Go with Silver. It shows light dust/dirt the least.

BkinBlk · 08-10-2015, 03:22 PM

I have a black LT2 RS. I find it worth it to run her thru a touchless car wash every time I fill her up with gas (once a week). It runs me $36 a month. And I wash by hand once a month, weather permitting. I think all Camaro's look great, but I love mine best.....

I4toV8 · 08-10-2015, 03:28 PM

i hate black :( it stays clean for about 10 min then witchcraft happens and its dirty again

Ragnar · 08-10-2015, 03:37 PM

My car is mixed, just enough black. Living on a farm, I would suggest a lighter color.

c5Legend · 08-10-2015, 03:53 PM

I would pass
especially since you will drive on a dusty farm

I had black cars before, it was annoying

rock1962 · 08-10-2015, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rontammy0

Way to common.

Clean ones aren't

08-10-2015, 06:44 AM	#33
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,577 View My Garage	Always looks great, but I recommend getting a clear bra wrap to maybe try and help you some on lowering the crazy-high maintenance. I bought a used 2010 black SS, but the last owner trashed the paint (surface scratches, marring galore), so I wrapped it to cover it up since I didn't have the cash to have it all corrected. __________________ Sold: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower, Custom Camshaft, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, 680rw 93/750rw E85, Tuned by CSP Sold: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

08-10-2015, 07:43 AM	#35
warnke0315 little fox Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS w/ LS3 Join Date: May 2015 Location: AL Posts: 321 View My Garage	Yeppy. I love my black 2SS. I wouldn't go any other color. Plus, I think black offers a little more as far as color customization with stripes and whatnot. I would definitely do it again. I try to wash mine at least once a week, once every two weeks, something like that. Roads around here are pretty bad and the pollen is the worst but when that car is clean.... Sooo worth it! Breakin' necks left and right. __________________ insta: warnke0315 * * * * snap: brinn2013

08-10-2015, 03:22 PM	#38
BkinBlk Drives: 2015 2LT RS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 247	I have a black LT2 RS. I find it worth it to run her thru a touchless car wash every time I fill her up with gas (once a week). It runs me $36 a month. And I wash by hand once a month, weather permitting. I think all Camaro's look great, but I love mine best..... __________________ It is what it is!

08-10-2015, 03:28 PM	#39
I4toV8 Dazed & Drives: matte blue 2014 z28(186) 2015 R1 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: The Jungle Posts: 708	i hate black :( it stays clean for about 10 min then witchcraft happens and its dirty again __________________

08-10-2015, 03:37 PM	#40
Ragnar Destroyed by flooding Drives: Wife's car Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,673	My car is mixed, just enough black. Living on a farm, I would suggest a lighter color. __________________

08-09-2015, 10:53 PM	#30
Irishmic Drives: 2014 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NH Posts: 335	The worlds 3 biggest lies.....The checks in the mail...I won't .....in your .....and Black is Beautiful....for only 5 minutes. Black cars need a garage period. If your black car sits outside forgetaboutit. Been doing autobody / painting / collision work for the last 39 years...and charge a lot more $$$ for black finishes. My sons camaro is Black...he says ...it will be his last ..LOL

08-10-2015, 07:04 AM	#34
WoodBoss "Old School" Drives: 2010 2SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sherrills Ford, NC Posts: 1,295	Just get a car cover, I wash my car dry it, put it in the garage and the cover goes on now. Really quick and easy to put on. If it is your daily driver the cover will probably be too much of a pain but it does keep the car super clean.

08-10-2015, 07:52 AM	#36
gajagfan Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Black - Std Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brunswick, GA Posts: 3,622 View My Garage	If your goal is show car perfect, then it may cause you to go nuts, but if want a car that looks show gar good from 10 feet or more (also know as real life), the black will be fine. If I have one black complaint, it is the 1LE black wheels. I did not think they would be so hard to keep clean! For the last 20 plus years, we have had at least one black vehicle. In fact, my wife's pearl Avalanche is the first non black vehicle in some time. If you want black, get black.

08-10-2015, 03:53 PM	#41
c5Legend Camaro5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,155	I would pass especially since you will drive on a dusty farm I had black cars before, it was annoying __________________ My Build '11 Chrysler 300 Limited / '10 Camaro 2LT