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Blueclyde · 03-28-2015, 08:02 AM

I had a 2012 Black ZL1 and traded it to get a 2014 Ashen Grey with Recaro seats. The Ashen Grey us a million tomes easier than black, but yes White may be a million times easier than Ashen Grey.

JWR046 · 03-28-2015, 08:08 AM

I had 1 black car. Agreed looks great new or freshly cleaned but a PIA. I have had a few darker colors and Zaino works great on them. I do not want to start that discussion on what people like for waxes/polishes but getting swirl marks out of black is a bitch. Makes me cringe when people incorrectly put a machine on paint and trash it.

myold88 · 03-28-2015, 08:12 AM

I turned down a black SS back in June of '09 that my dealer had in stock. Best move I
ever made was special ordering the delayed Summit White that day. I still get stares
and positive comments every time I take it out.

KaBoom1701 · 03-28-2015, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Six.Two SC

Went with a new '14 Ashen Grey ZL1, which is looks nice too, but being a pro detailer, I see all the dust, swirls/scratches, fingerprints, etc. Black is worse! Never will I buy a black car again. Anyhow, summit white is easy to maintain and looks NICE!!!

DO you detail other cars?

I'm looking for a good detailer I can trust with my ZL1.

harmonyp · 03-28-2015, 10:43 AM

I came SO close to buying a 2015 black ZL1. We were a few grand off in negotiations, paperwork was mostly done. I walked out - couldn't do it. An obsessed week later, not being able to bare not having a ZL1, I went back to the dealership. I fell in love with a Silver Ice Metallic. It was missing a few items - big one - Recaros, exposed CF insert, suede package. But I was able to do much better in negotiations on it and ended up with a price I was really happy with.

I traded in a Cyber Gray Metallic C6 which I could get to glow like a candle. The SIM does NOT show dirt. I'll bet it hides dirt better than the SW. It looks danged good after detailing, but never "awesome". For me it's a home run. I would have gone insane with the black. But I agree, right after detailing, NOTHING looks better than the black.

E. Bryant · 03-28-2015, 11:06 AM

Silver Ice Metallic is awesome at not showing dirt, which is great as part of my driveway is currently gravel.

Raven87 · 03-28-2015, 11:10 AM

Black is a pain to keep clean. Yes, it shows dust and dirt like none other.

But consider this - do you want your car to be dusty and dirty or do you want it clean? While I've had more black vehicles than any other color, I love black on a car IN SPITE that it shows the dust and dirt sooner. Sometimes, I like it because of that!

So, it's just personal preference and I get that. But even if my car what white, I would want it clean because while from 50 feet away a somewhat dusty, dirty white car may LOOK clean?

We all know that it really isn't. And when you get up close and personal - you will see the dirt and dust regardless.

Black just keeps you honest in my opinion! Enjoy whatever you have!

Six.Two SC · 03-28-2015, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

DO you detail other cars?

I'm looking for a good detailer I can trust with my ZL1.

I sure do. I have a ton of knowledge with paint correction. I've worked with some of the top detailers in the country.

Some of my work. Look at the sun/camera reflections to see the difference.

50/50

Should be clear which side has been machine polished

Before

After

Before

After

You can even see swirls on white if you know what you're looking for

Before

After

Raven87 · 03-28-2015, 11:48 AM

Nice work Six.Two. Wish you were in NW Ohio, I would have my car at your place right now.

Emvici · 03-28-2015, 07:02 PM

I agree, I had a black 13 mustang gt and it was a disaster to keep looking nice. My 14 white Zl1 never really needs a thorough detailing to look good.

MojoBodies · 03-28-2015, 08:09 PM

I have never been a fan of white cars but the zl1 in white with black wheels and exposed cf heat extractor is really pleasing to the eye.

boondocksaint · 03-28-2015, 08:26 PM

I've got Summit White and it does look dirty. It picks up specks of road grime all over the place and you have to wash it a lot, just like a black car. It's the time of year when all cars here turn yellow, so not going to bother trying to detail it for a bit. Late April, I'll spend a weekend polishing, glazing, sealing and waxing everything that isn't under PPF.

white1LE · 03-28-2015, 09:36 PM

I owned a black 94 Z28 for 13 years which in that time I put 275,000 miles on it, and it always looked great, people thought it was new. Never again though. Is the best color. White all the way for me now! Added red calipers to break up the black wheels a little.

PhantomZL1 · 03-28-2015, 09:39 PM

But it's my only pastime on how I spend my Sundays

Sold my Phantom Black 2004 GTO for a Raven Black 2012 CTS-V Coupe...did I learn anything? Obviously not as my I went ahead and got a Black 2015 ZL1.

I must admit though my wife’s SUV is White, what does that say about me.

03-28-2015, 08:12 AM	#17
myold88 Drives: SUMMIT WHITE 2SS/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 2018: Lakewood Ranch, Fl. Posts: 8,112 View My Garage	I turned down a black SS back in June of '09 that my dealer had in stock. Best move I ever made was special ordering the delayed Summit White that day. I still get stares and positive comments every time I take it out. __________________

03-28-2015, 11:10 AM	#21
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Black is a pain to keep clean. Yes, it shows dust and dirt like none other. But consider this - do you want your car to be dusty and dirty or do you want it clean? While I've had more black vehicles than any other color, I love black on a car IN SPITE that it shows the dust and dirt sooner. Sometimes, I like it because of that! So, it's just personal preference and I get that. But even if my car what white, I would want it clean because while from 50 feet away a somewhat dusty, dirty white car may LOOK clean? We all know that it really isn't. And when you get up close and personal - you will see the dirt and dust regardless. Black just keeps you honest in my opinion! Enjoy whatever you have! __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD

03-28-2015, 11:48 AM	#23
Raven87 C'mon- really? Drives: Looking for a ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nortwestern Ohio Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Nice work Six.Two. Wish you were in NW Ohio, I would have my car at your place right now. __________________ Steve 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE Black #3805 - SOLD

03-28-2015, 09:36 PM	#27
white1LE Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dubuque, IA Posts: 880	I owned a black 94 Z28 for 13 years which in that time I put 275,000 miles on it, and it always looked great, people thought it was new. Never again though. Is the best color. White all the way for me now! Added red calipers to break up the black wheels a little. Attached Images __________________ 13 ZL1 A6 LSX 427 with AGP Twin Turbos, E85 and Flex Fuel. Built and tuned by ADM Performance 1000rwhp Last edited by white1LE; 03-28-2015 at 09:37 PM. Reason: Add text

03-28-2015, 09:39 PM	#28
PhantomZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona Posts: 50	But it's my only pastime on how I spend my Sundays Sold my Phantom Black 2004 GTO for a Raven Black 2012 CTS-V Coupe...did I learn anything? Obviously not as my I went ahead and got a Black 2015 ZL1. I must admit though my wife’s SUV is White, what does that say about me. Attached Images

03-28-2015, 08:02 AM	#15
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	I had a 2012 Black ZL1 and traded it to get a 2014 Ashen Grey with Recaro seats. The Ashen Grey us a million tomes easier than black, but yes White may be a million times easier than Ashen Grey.

03-28-2015, 08:08 AM	#16
JWR046 Drives: 2012 ZL1 #1786 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 239	I had 1 black car. Agreed looks great new or freshly cleaned but a PIA. I have had a few darker colors and Zaino works great on them. I do not want to start that discussion on what people like for waxes/polishes but getting swirl marks out of black is a bitch. Makes me cringe when people incorrectly put a machine on paint and trash it.

03-28-2015, 10:43 AM	#19
harmonyp Drives: 2015 ZL1 Silver Ice Metallic Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NorCal Posts: 249	I came SO close to buying a 2015 black ZL1. We were a few grand off in negotiations, paperwork was mostly done. I walked out - couldn't do it. An obsessed week later, not being able to bare not having a ZL1, I went back to the dealership. I fell in love with a Silver Ice Metallic. It was missing a few items - big one - Recaros, exposed CF insert, suede package. But I was able to do much better in negotiations on it and ended up with a price I was really happy with. I traded in a Cyber Gray Metallic C6 which I could get to glow like a candle. The SIM does NOT show dirt. I'll bet it hides dirt better than the SW. It looks danged good after detailing, but never "awesome". For me it's a home run. I would have gone insane with the black. But I agree, right after detailing, NOTHING looks better than the black.

03-28-2015, 11:06 AM	#20
E. Bryant Gearhead Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 252	Silver Ice Metallic is awesome at not showing dirt, which is great as part of my driveway is currently gravel.

03-28-2015, 07:02 PM	#24
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	I agree, I had a black 13 mustang gt and it was a disaster to keep looking nice. My 14 white Zl1 never really needs a thorough detailing to look good.

03-28-2015, 08:09 PM	#25
MojoBodies Drives: 2016 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 101	I have never been a fan of white cars but the zl1 in white with black wheels and exposed cf heat extractor is really pleasing to the eye.

03-28-2015, 08:26 PM	#26
boondocksaint Cartoon Maus Drives: White ZL1, Chevroyota Prizolla Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 303	I've got Summit White and it does look dirty. It picks up specks of road grime all over the place and you have to wash it a lot, just like a black car. It's the time of year when all cars here turn yellow, so not going to bother trying to detail it for a bit. Late April, I'll spend a weekend polishing, glazing, sealing and waxing everything that isn't under PPF.