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Xii239 · 07-11-2014, 07:55 AM

Today was the final straw: I was going down the highway and out of nowhere I hit a patch of road that was just ripped up to be replaced. I have never heard/seen so many rocks hit my car. Guarenteed ruined my paint. I've only had my car 3.5 months, and I am already fed up with it. I have XPEL clear bra on the front, I baby the thing, but no matter how hard you try to keep something nice, life comes along and ruins it. God I wish I didnt get a black car *end rant*

nyrfan · 07-11-2014, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Xii239

Today was the final straw: I was going down the highway and out of nowhere I hit a patch of road that was just ripped up to be replaced. I have never heard/seen so many rocks hit my car. Guarenteed ruined my paint. I've only had my car 3.5 months, and I am already fed up with it. I have XPEL clear bra on the front, I baby the thing, but no matter how hard you try to keep something nice, life comes along and ruins it. God I wish I didnt get a black car *end rant*

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Fed up with black

I'm confused. Are you saying the rocks would not have damaged any other color

Swacer · 07-11-2014, 08:01 AM

Ya....all colors get chipped.

Now if you were conplaining about swirls I would sympathize.

Xii239 · 07-11-2014, 08:01 AM

No, I am saying that black emphasizes the damage. Looking at other cars, the same damage doesnt show up as much against other colors. I'm a perfectionist, terrible idea to get black. It's my first black car and damn it, it will be my last haha.

87GNX · 07-11-2014, 08:02 AM

OP, I know how you feel...black is only looks good when freshly washed. Black shows every little flaw, rock chips, dents, etc. Once you go black, it ruins your mood when you drive through a puddle or hit something that shows up all over your car.

CamaroKid300 · 07-11-2014, 08:02 AM

You can always go buy some cans of white plastidip

nyrfan · 07-11-2014, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Xii239

No, I am saying that black emphasizes the damage. Looking at other cars, the same damage doesnt show up as much against other colors. I'm a perfectionist, terrible idea to get black. It's my first black car and damn it, it will be my last haha.

Believe me, we all see our own chips. When is comes to chips, we all see them the same.

Xii239 · 07-11-2014, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroKid300

You can always go buy some cans of white plastidip

*ponders idea* haha

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Originally Posted by Swacer

Ya....all colors get chipped.

Now if you were conplaining about swirls I would sympathize.

Ya, I have swirl marks too, I don't have the patience to get out a leaf blower to dry off my car so going to end up with swirls. Just need to buy a polisher and go at it at least twice a year. At least you can get rid of swirl marks :\

motorhead · 07-11-2014, 08:08 AM

I like clean black cars as long as they're not mine. I will never own a black car again.

Swacer · 07-11-2014, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Xii239

*ponders idea* haha

Ya, I have swirl marks too, I don't have the patience to get out a leaf blower to dry off my car so going to end up with swirls. Just need to buy a polisher and go at it at least twice a year. At least you can get rid of swirl marks :\

I'm at 2 yrs and 8300 miles and I'm swirl-less. You don't need a leaf blower, just a good cobra waffle rag, detailer, and patience.

PalmerGA · 07-11-2014, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

I like clean black cars as long as they're not mine. I will never own a black car again.

Same here. I started this Gen5 experience with a Black 2012 1LT. Had it 8 months and traded in for a 2013 Silver Ice 1SS. Sure, I decided I was missing a couple of cylinders but the main reason I ditched the Black was because of the constant hassle of trying to keep it looking good.

Once, I went Black... but I'll NEVER go back.

TheSmokingSuns · 07-11-2014, 08:23 AM

I feel you man, I can't keep up with black. Every other color Camaro I see on the road looks squeaky clean anytime of the day.

Xii239 · 07-11-2014, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

Same here. I started this Gen5 experience with a Black 2012 1LT. Had it 8 months and traded in for a 2013 Silver Ice 1SS. Sure, I decided I was missing a couple of cylinders but the main reason I ditched the Black was because of the constant hassle of trying to keep it looking good.

Once, I went Black... but I'll NEVER go back.

Ya this is my first car, I have learned my lesson, too. Too bad there is a huge drop in value as soon as you drive the car off the lot! This baby is mine for a while!

strych9 · 07-11-2014, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by motorhead

I like clean black cars as long as they're not mine. I will never own a black car again.

+1. They get "dirty" sitting in the garage overnight. I'm too OCD for that.

07-11-2014, 07:55 AM	#1
Xii239 Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Black Camaro Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CT Posts: 195 View My Garage	Fed up with black Today was the final straw: I was going down the highway and out of nowhere I hit a patch of road that was just ripped up to be replaced. I have never heard/seen so many rocks hit my car. Guarenteed ruined my paint. I've only had my car 3.5 months, and I am already fed up with it. I have XPEL clear bra on the front, I baby the thing, but no matter how hard you try to keep something nice, life comes along and ruins it. God I wish I didnt get a black car end rant __________________

07-11-2014, 08:01 AM	#3
Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,719	Ya....all colors get chipped. Now if you were conplaining about swirls I would sympathize. __________________ Off to the Dark Side

07-11-2014, 08:01 AM	#4
Xii239 Drives: 2014 2LT/RS Black Camaro Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CT Posts: 195 View My Garage	No, I am saying that black emphasizes the damage. Looking at other cars, the same damage doesnt show up as much against other colors. I'm a perfectionist, terrible idea to get black. It's my first black car and damn it, it will be my last haha. __________________

07-11-2014, 08:02 AM	#6
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	You can always go buy some cans of white plastidip __________________ Stock...For Now.

07-11-2014, 08:02 AM	#5
87GNX Drives: Alot Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norcalifas Posts: 1,337	OP, I know how you feel...black is only looks good when freshly washed. Black shows every little flaw, rock chips, dents, etc. Once you go black, it ruins your mood when you drive through a puddle or hit something that shows up all over your car.

07-11-2014, 08:08 AM	#9
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I like clean black cars as long as they're not mine. I will never own a black car again.

07-11-2014, 08:23 AM	#12
TheSmokingSuns Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, 2011 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 640	I feel you man, I can't keep up with black. Every other color Camaro I see on the road looks squeaky clean anytime of the day.