Black Camaro owners, any regrets? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

vesi · 10-09-2009, 10:23 AM

I keep changing my mind on color back and forth between Black and SIM. I ordered at one dealer in Black, kept thinking about SIM. I ended up cancelling my order there though due to never giving me an order number for 2 weeks.

I ordered SIM at my current dealer but I keep thinking about black!

Do any of you black camaro owners have regrets due to scratches / keeping it clean?

Want to make the right decision because this is my first new car lol

wrek · 10-09-2009, 10:26 AM

That topic heading is soooo wrong.

Blackend SS · 10-09-2009, 10:28 AM

I had the same prob. But in the end I went with black and iom interior and I haven't looked back!

linkwpc · 10-09-2009, 10:28 AM

I like my black car but its not easy to keep clean. You always see stuff on it. But not matter what color I would have picked, it would try to clean it all the time anyways.

greenrail · 10-09-2009, 10:30 AM

I went with Black, IOM Interior and IOM Srally Stripes. No regrets as I do not use the car as a daily driver. So cleaning is not an issue for me.

If you have concerns about keeping the car clean, then SIM, if not Black looks so awesome . This car has a presence regardless of color.

HDDAN · 10-09-2009, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vesi

I keep changing my mind on color back and forth between Black and SIM. I ordered at one dealer in Black, kept thinking about SIM. I ended up cancelling my order there though due to never giving me an order number for 2 weeks.

I ordered SIM at my current dealer but I keep thinking about black!

Do any of you black camaro owners have regrets due to scratches / keeping it clean?

Want to make the right decision because this is my first new car lol

My 1998 z-28 was black and I lived to regret it. after one winter it looked like crap. My next two were silver. silver does not show the dirt so I am happy with it.

ElAntonius · 10-09-2009, 10:33 AM

Mine keeps pretty well, needing washing about once every 2 weeks.

Just get some Zaino up on it, you'll be fine.

vesi · 10-09-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wrek

That topic heading is soooo wrong.

How so? lol

I've been noticing when I see an Infiniti g35 or nissan 350z in black or silver, i like the black way more. (Those are my other 2 favorite cars besides the camaro!)

I'm just afraid ill punch a kitten as soon as I see one scratch on the black.

camaro99 · 10-09-2009, 10:35 AM

One or twice a year do or have done a solar glaze and wax 2.5 hrs. to eliminate wash swirls and scratches .
Had to do mine at another dealer cause my dealer's car washer waxer has no idea about washing/waxing cars.... messed it up royally!
Avoid washing the car as much as possible for light dust or road film.
Do not hand dry any car especially black...use leaf blower.

Wash your car like its an egg, rinse wash mit every 5 seconds

You're right you... will enjoy black and the proof is that it is so far 25% of sales once u know how to keep it clean.

Go black baby!!

PonyMan · 10-09-2009, 10:38 AM

I would never buy a black car if it was kept outside, my daily driver, and I hated to detail.

vesi · 10-09-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PonyMan

I would never buy a black car if it was kept outside, my daily driver, and I hated to detail.

Yeah mine will be kept outside

and daily driver

RoyalKev · 10-09-2009, 10:41 AM

I regret buying black, but it looks so damn good when its freshly washed.

PonyMan · 10-09-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by vesi

Yeah mine will be kept outside

and daily driver

Stick with SIM!!!!

tlc9193 · 10-09-2009, 10:54 AM

Man, Go with your gut. You will be the one paying for it. I have black and although its hell to keep clean i love it and have no regrets.

10-09-2009, 10:23 AM	#1
vesi Drives: 2012 2LT/RS 45th Anniv. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Parsippany, NJ Posts: 190	Black Camaro owners, any regrets? I keep changing my mind on color back and forth between Black and SIM. I ordered at one dealer in Black, kept thinking about SIM. I ended up cancelling my order there though due to never giving me an order number for 2 weeks. I ordered SIM at my current dealer but I keep thinking about black! Do any of you black camaro owners have regrets due to scratches / keeping it clean? Want to make the right decision because this is my first new car lol __________________ 2012 2LT 45th Anniv. w/ GFX, Heritage Grill + Blade Spoiler

10-09-2009, 10:28 AM	#3
Blackend SS Mauricio Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio ,Texas Posts: 455	I had the same prob. But in the end I went with black and iom interior and I haven't looked back! __________________ 6000, Delivered to the customer(10-22-09)

10-09-2009, 10:28 AM	#4
linkwpc The punching cat Drives: '10 Camaro SS Black W/Hugger&W/IOI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 4,048 View My Garage	I like my black car but its not easy to keep clean. You always see stuff on it. But not matter what color I would have picked, it would try to clean it all the time anyways. __________________ My car build (COTW 7/23/12) - - - - - - > CLICK HERE! : http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=80725

10-09-2009, 10:30 AM	#5
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	I went with Black, IOM Interior and IOM Srally Stripes. No regrets as I do not use the car as a daily driver. So cleaning is not an issue for me. If you have concerns about keeping the car clean, then SIM, if not Black looks so awesome . This car has a presence regardless of color. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

10-09-2009, 10:33 AM	#7
ElAntonius Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS A6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 140 View My Garage	Mine keeps pretty well, needing washing about once every 2 weeks. Just get some Zaino up on it, you'll be fine. __________________ A House Divided...

10-09-2009, 10:26 AM	#2
wrek 2G1FK1EJ6-9 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Transformer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 664 View My Garage	That topic heading is soooo wrong.

10-09-2009, 10:35 AM	#9
camaro99 Drives: Angry Dorothy II 2016 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hawkesbury/1 hr South-E of Ottawa/Canada Posts: 2,090	The key to black is light wash and blow dry One or twice a year do or have done a solar glaze and wax 2.5 hrs. to eliminate wash swirls and scratches . Had to do mine at another dealer cause my dealer's car washer waxer has no idea about washing/waxing cars.... messed it up royally! Avoid washing the car as much as possible for light dust or road film. Do not hand dry any car especially black...use leaf blower. Wash your car like its an egg, rinse wash mit every 5 seconds You're right you... will enjoy black and the proof is that it is so far 25% of sales once u know how to keep it clean. Go black baby!!

10-09-2009, 10:38 AM	#10
PonyMan Drives: 2009 C6 4lt Vert, 2011 Camaro Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 870	I would never buy a black car if it was kept outside, my daily driver, and I hated to detail. __________________

10-09-2009, 10:41 AM	#12
RoyalKev Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 973	I regret buying black, but it looks so damn good when its freshly washed.

10-09-2009, 10:54 AM	#14
tlc9193 The Original Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 329 View My Garage	Man, Go with your gut. You will be the one paying for it. I have black and although its hell to keep clean i love it and have no regrets.

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