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topgun1 · 10-18-2009, 07:46 AM

Those pics look great. yeah, if you can put the time and effort into keeping a black car looking good, then go for it! Black is awesome when detailed, especially the way it looks around sunset, like fingernail polish. But, I purposely did not choose black since it shows everything and I don't have time to be constantly cleaning it. But you'll be buying some touch up paint for sure. I've had 2 black vehicles and they were pains, showing scratches and chips and swirl marks. In low light, they looked great, but in direct light-yikes! I chose silver because 1) i like the color and 2) it is the easiest to keep clean and shows marks and dust the least of all the colors

topgun1 · 10-18-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jferrell88

Not a chance of regret, it's alot of work , but black hands Down gets the most attention when it's shined up. Black beats the ass off everything Imo. A clean black camaro looks like a weapon, and I love it

Black may also add 5 hp.

SScattergunSS · 10-18-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by topgun1

Black may also add 5 hp.

I love this, and I kind of think there might be some truth to it too...along with a few good coats of Zaino!

Andro · 10-18-2009, 05:10 PM

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Jlpinc4y · 10-18-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by wrek

That topic heading is soooo wrong.

HAHA! i have a black camaro, and its amazing it tends to get fingerprints on it alll over, so i got a duster for it, and it was worth every penny

http://www.californiacardusters.com/...carduster.html

etrigan · 10-18-2009, 10:41 PM

I went with black and still have no regrets. Even with all the cleaning time involved.

SScattergunSS · 10-19-2009, 12:51 AM

I hesitate showing this one, because I needed a haircut and was wearing my dog walking clothes.

But it does show the reflection in my Camaro's hood. While this isn't the best pic of all time, it does kind of give ya's a pretty good idea of what you can only get with black...in most cases.

Buffnshine · 10-19-2009, 01:00 AM

None at All but it takes lots of care

HzMajesty · 10-19-2009, 01:41 AM

Blk on Blk on NoRegrets!!!

Cleaning schedual:

Dust wipe: Daily
Zaino coat: Every 3rd day
Wash: Once a month

TaylorRyanSS · 10-19-2009, 02:17 AM

saw some black ones at the car show... the lighting really shows all the swirl marks

myblackcamaros · 10-19-2009, 09:33 AM

No regrets at all until this past weekend. I hardly ever see 5 gen Camaros then this past weekend I passed six of them. One was IOM, another was RJT, the other 4 were black, what the heck! I know I own the most popular color but for the last 5 months I never see any black ones. Oh well I still love my car.

myold88 · 10-19-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by greenrail

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.

Back in May my dealer offered me a black Camaro SS with IO interior and IO rally stripes. A customer cancellation. I passed and waited to order my summit white SS. Black is just too dark and hard to keep clean in my opinion. Mine was in my garage on 8/21- Best decision I ever made.
Of course they do come in 10 different colors for a reason.

1sickss · 10-19-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by wrek

That topic heading is soooo wrong.

doh17 · 10-20-2009, 09:08 AM

i've always wanted a black sports coupe. i was going to get black on my last car (g35 coupe) but the white looked better. this time it's black ext and int.

10-18-2009, 07:46 AM	#71
topgun1 Drives: 10 SIM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 1,940 View My Garage	Those pics look great. yeah, if you can put the time and effort into keeping a black car looking good, then go for it! Black is awesome when detailed, especially the way it looks around sunset, like fingernail polish. But, I purposely did not choose black since it shows everything and I don't have time to be constantly cleaning it. But you'll be buying some touch up paint for sure. I've had 2 black vehicles and they were pains, showing scratches and chips and swirl marks. In low light, they looked great, but in direct light-yikes! I chose silver because 1) i like the color and 2) it is the easiest to keep clean and shows marks and dust the least of all the colors __________________ 5th Gen Camaros of the Carolinas SIM, 2SS/RS LS3 5/7/11 453.9 RWHP 427.5 RWTQ VMS Stage 2.5 Comp Cams kit, Cold Air Inductions intake, ADM race scoop, DT 1 3/4" headers, Solo cats, 3" Magnaflow catback, Pypes cutouts, HP tune, H&R SuperSport springs, Eibach sways/spacers, TexasSpeed UD pulley, LSR tensioner pulley, Barton shifter, skip shift eliminator, powder-coated calipers, R1 concept rotors, StopTech pads, Granatelli wires, Lloyds mats, tint, AAC afterburner taillamps, AAC scanner/sidemarkers, SRP pedals, custom engine cover, black bowties, Ridergraphix hood spears....

10-18-2009, 05:10 PM	#74
Andro NOICE!!! ™ Drives: Force Fed 427 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GOT BOOST? Posts: 5,214 View My Garage	None __________________

10-18-2009, 10:41 PM	#76
etrigan Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Camaro Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas Posts: 307	I went with black and still have no regrets. Even with all the cleaning time involved. __________________ "No matter where you go, there you are." -B.B. VIN #2G1FT1EW6A9106795 1100, Preliminary order accepted:10/13/08 6000, Del. to me:5/20/09

10-19-2009, 12:51 AM	#77
SScattergunSS ~ Love or Lust ~ Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: With My CynAgain Posts: 25,198	I hesitate showing this one, because I needed a haircut and was wearing my dog walking clothes. But it does show the reflection in my Camaro's hood. While this isn't the best pic of all time, it does kind of give ya's a pretty good idea of what you can only get with black...in most cases. Attached Images __________________ ~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~

10-19-2009, 01:00 AM	#78
Buffnshine So Cal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: '10 SS/RS, '06 HHR, '70 El Camino Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 2,589 View My Garage	None at All but it takes lots of care __________________ TEAM L99 - So Cal Camaro5 Race Team #27 9/5/09 Purchased #36962 Black 1SS/RS L99 "E-TCKT" Base Dyno 328hp/341tq @BBK meet Mods to Date: Window Tint 5% & 15%, ACC P13W Lighting, Adaptive DRL Harness, Ghost Armor, Lloyds "SS" Mats, Dash Plaque, Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust, Drake Front Bowtie Delete, Stealth 3457 Chrome/Mirror Signal Bulbs, Grant Revolutions Steering Wheel, PFADT Sport Springs, Sway Bars, End Links, Trailing Arms, 4 Wheel Alignment, Hurst Auto Shifter and Paddle Shifter, Satin Black Rear Tail Light Bezels

10-19-2009, 01:41 AM	#79
HzMajesty Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Blk/Blk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BAH Posts: 339 View My Garage	Blk on Blk on NoRegrets!!! Cleaning schedual: Dust wipe: Daily Zaino coat: Every 3rd day Wash: Once a month

10-19-2009, 02:17 AM	#80
TaylorRyanSS COTW: 12/13/10 Drives: 1969 Camaro Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 7,880	saw some black ones at the car show... the lighting really shows all the swirl marks __________________ "Are you one of those boys who prefer cars to women? - I'm one of those boys that appreciates a fine body, regardless of the make." 1969 CAMARO JOURNAL: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=341239 \| FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/taylor.ryan.apt \| GRAPHIC DESIGN: www.aptdesigns.net

10-19-2009, 09:33 AM	#81
myblackcamaros Drives: #156 ZL575, 97 SS, 87 IROC-Z Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: EUSTIS, FL Posts: 490	No regrets at all until this past weekend. I hardly ever see 5 gen Camaros then this past weekend I passed six of them. One was IOM, another was RJT, the other 4 were black, what the heck! I know I own the most popular color but for the last 5 months I never see any black ones. Oh well I still love my car. __________________

10-20-2009, 09:08 AM	#84
doh17 Drives: Black 1LT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 60	i've always wanted a black sports coupe. i was going to get black on my last car (g35 coupe) but the white looked better. this time it's black ext and int. __________________ Dave. 1100 10/6/2009 Ordered Delivered 11/16/09

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