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NASCR3 · 07-20-2013, 01:26 PM

Not a chance. I've had 2 black vehicles in my life & that was more than enough me. Never ever again, and I used to detail cars for a living. They're dirty 45 seconds after you get done cleaning them. If you enjoy the frustration though more power to you.

Cam 427 · 07-20-2013, 01:26 PM

I had a black 99 SS and it looked great just after a wash. After that, even after few miles of driving, you could see the dust. But I think it's the best color for a car.

CMYarb · 07-20-2013, 01:28 PM

I wanted abm, but couldn't find with the options I wanted so I got the sim ftw!

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 07-20-2013, 01:33 PM

The only other color I would have considered would have been ABM, but I obviously waited a couple of years too long.

John B.

BAD DAB · 07-20-2013, 01:43 PM

Yes, a black car is a lot of work but I would not have it any other way. You can't beat the look of a clean black car.

Dadof10 · 07-20-2013, 02:13 PM

I have plenty of help keeping it clean. Would not have minded getting another color but black was ALWAYS my first choice.

67RS2010SS · 07-20-2013, 02:17 PM

I didn't even know they came in colors other than black!!

A couple coats of sealant and wax and they are actually a little easier to keep clean. I wouldn't buy anything other than black well maybe I'd get black!

Jason@JacFab · 07-20-2013, 02:18 PM

No, I would not buy a black one, hence why I ended up with a white 2LS... When I went too the dealership there was a Black 1LS (manual), and a White 2LS (auto)... I drove both, and actually liked the auto better...

Went home that night before I finalized the deal and found out the 2LS was a POS and was considering getting the black 1LS... but it was black...

Went back and was looking through the dealer lot and saw what appeared to be a CGM 1LS that I hadn't driven and got excited... But upon closer inspection, it was just the black one that I had driven previously with dust on it... That sealed the deal on the white one.

CamaroJim56 · 07-20-2013, 02:26 PM

Traded my SIM for the CRT, miss the cleanliness of the SIM, but love the CRT, just have to wash her more often. Needless to say, the CRT shows the shine more. Personally would never own another black car again. Too much work.

jd10013 · 07-20-2013, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jus1dab

Yes, a black car is a lot of work but I would not have it any other way. You can't beat the look of a clean black SPORTS car.

Fixed that for ya

but to answer the original question, I would absolutely go black again. I've owed just about every color of car, and each one has it's drawbacks. White hides scratches and daily dust, but looks like an eyesore in the summer from the bugs. and those can be a bigger PITA to get off than swirls. red looks great and also hides light dirt, but looks like ass when it starts to age and fade. especially bumpers and trim. darker shakes like blue and dark grey show swirls just about as bad as back (only marginally better IMO). and lighter greys and tans (I know, camaro doesn't come in it) just don't "pop" enough for me.

I've never had to spend any appreciable extra amount of time cleaning my camaro than any other car I've owned

PalmerGA · 07-20-2013, 03:51 PM

Never again.

csjcsj · 07-20-2013, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMTool

Black vehicles always look worse to the owners that spend the time washing and waxing it and know every inch of the body. But to the average person looking at your car, what looks good to them looks bad to you the owner. JMO

This is so true!

Blk-Ice · 07-20-2013, 04:07 PM

Is there any other color?!

Yazeed · 07-20-2013, 04:14 PM

sometimes i wish i got red but then again black is amazing when its super clean lol

07-20-2013, 01:26 PM	#29
NASCR3 Drives: Synergy Green 2SS/RS/HURST Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 442 View My Garage	Not a chance. I've had 2 black vehicles in my life & that was more than enough me. Never ever again, and I used to detail cars for a living. They're dirty 45 seconds after you get done cleaning them. If you enjoy the frustration though more power to you. __________________ 2011 2SS/RS - Factory Hurst - Synergy Green - Cyber Gray Rally Stripes - Jet Black Interior - Born on 10/4/2010 2G1FT1EW7B9128807 Ordered: 8/6/2010 1100: 8/6/2010 2000: 8/23/2010 2051: 8/10/2010 2500: 8/24/2010 3000: 8/25/2010 3100: 9/8/2010 3300: 9/8/2010 3400: 9/11/2010 3800: 10/4/2010 4000: 10/4/2010 4200: 10/4/2010 5000: 10/13/2010 6000: 10/14/2010

07-20-2013, 01:33 PM	#32
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	The only other color I would have considered would have been ABM, but I obviously waited a couple of years too long. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

07-20-2013, 01:43 PM	#33
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Yes, a black car is a lot of work but I would not have it any other way. You can't beat the look of a clean black car. __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

07-20-2013, 02:13 PM	#34
Dadof10 Drives: 2012 Blk/Beige 2LT M6 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sulphur, LA Posts: 142	I have plenty of help keeping it clean. Would not have minded getting another color but black was *ALWAYS* my first choice. __________________ Mods: Heritage Grille,CAI cold air intake,painted engine cover, RX catch can Last edited by Dadof10; 07-20-2013 at 07:41 PM.

07-20-2013, 02:17 PM	#35
67RS2010SS Drives: Maroon 67 rs and CRT 2012 ZL-1 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,005 View My Garage	I didn't even know they came in colors other than black!! A couple coats of sealant and wax and they are actually a little easier to keep clean. I wouldn't buy anything other than black well maybe I'd get black! __________________ " No matter how tough you are when a 2 year old hands you a toy phone you answer it"

07-20-2013, 01:26 PM	#30
Cam 427 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 677	I had a black 99 SS and it looked great just after a wash. After that, even after few miles of driving, you could see the dust. But I think it's the best color for a car.

07-20-2013, 01:28 PM	#31
CMYarb Drives: 2011 CAMARO SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 598	I wanted abm, but couldn't find with the options I wanted so I got the sim ftw!

07-20-2013, 02:18 PM	#36
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	No, I would not buy a black one, hence why I ended up with a white 2LS... When I went too the dealership there was a Black 1LS (manual), and a White 2LS (auto)... I drove both, and actually liked the auto better... Went home that night before I finalized the deal and found out the 2LS was a POS and was considering getting the black 1LS... but it was black... Went back and was looking through the dealer lot and saw what appeared to be a CGM 1LS that I hadn't driven and got excited... But upon closer inspection, it was just the black one that I had driven previously with dust on it... That sealed the deal on the white one.

07-20-2013, 02:26 PM	#37
CamaroJim56 Obsessed Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,606	Traded my SIM for the CRT, miss the cleanliness of the SIM, but love the CRT, just have to wash her more often. Needless to say, the CRT shows the shine more. Personally would never own another black car again. Too much work. __________________ 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS

07-20-2013, 03:51 PM	#39
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	Never again. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

07-20-2013, 04:07 PM	#41
Blk-Ice 750HP of Twisted Reaper! Drives: Blk 2SS/Blk Carb Fibr NS-1 stripes Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern VA & NC Posts: 2,244 View My Garage	Is there any other color?! __________________ *Fear the LMR Twisted Reaper Brotherhood!*

07-20-2013, 04:14 PM	#42
Yazeed Drives: Camaro 2LT / RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 105 View My Garage	sometimes i wish i got red but then again black is amazing when its super clean lol __________________ TEAM LLT !! MRT V2.0 CAI