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Aubrey64 · 01-08-2013, 10:58 PM

I have IBM which is lighter then black but it is still very dark and though I love IBM it is a pain in the ass to keep clean, especially because mine is kept outside. I think that white looks awesome and its less maintenance. I would go white! But it is all up to you

Chevyman2 · 01-08-2013, 11:03 PM

I like both white and black but like most have stated white is nice.

SolomonAKOO · 01-09-2013, 01:00 AM

You cant get this shine from white!

iCamaro · 01-09-2013, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Aubrey64

I have IBM which is lighter then black but it is still very dark and though I love IBM it is a pain in the ass to keep clean, especially because mine is kept outside. I think that white looks awesome and its less maintenance. I would go white! But it is all up to you

You're right, it is hard to keep clean. But, I would never give up my IBM!

IPT · 01-09-2013, 01:32 AM

HAd two black camaros and still have a black Trailblazer. I could have saved almost 10 grand getting a black Camaro (only one left in my area) and still opted not to. Someone said it looks good for 6 hours? Man, I see dust on mine within hours. Drives me crazy. I will never own a black car again.

That said, clean black is like a mirror and looks pretty amazing. However, I want to appreciate my car more than just the hour or two after I wash it. I opted for SIM and have no regrets at all.

sarswimmer22 · 01-09-2013, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SolomonAKOO

You cant get this shine from white!

sarswimmer22 · 01-09-2013, 05:13 AM

Black all the way

AirManFL · 01-09-2013, 06:47 AM

When I look at MOST (note I didn't say ALL) black cars, all I see are micro-scratches and swirls. My wife drives a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat and I'm afraid to wash it. I actually avoid washing it as long as I can get away with it.

I use a 2 bucket wash method and it takes me 2 hours every time.

It looks like a million bucks when it's clean though.

Rob

The Stig · 01-09-2013, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AirManFL

When I look at MOST (note I didn't say ALL) black cars, all I see are micro-scratches and swirls. My wife drives a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat and I'm afraid to wash it. I actually avoid washing it as long as I can get away with it.

I use a 2 bucket wash method and it takes me 2 hours every time.

It looks like a million bucks when it's clean though.

Rob

That's the problem with Black. Unless its spotless you see every spec of dirt and every micro-scratch.

As much as I love my phantom black metallic - I'll probably never buy another black car.

Brutal SS · 01-09-2013, 06:58 AM

Man, what a tough choice! Well, having owned both, they both have pros and cons as you already know. You will be happy with either, but white, in short, will best fit your life between the two.

Black looks striking when its clean and shined! White looks amazing, but being 80% clean it doesnt look as bad as black does at 80% clean.

Although you cant really go wrong with either, white is your choice!

Buckbo · 01-09-2013, 07:06 AM

I've had both black and white cars. White is better at hiding dirt and swirl marks but black looks great when it's clean. If you have a garage and it's not a daily driver I'd vote for the black otherwise I pick white.

Stex · 01-09-2013, 07:15 AM

As most decorators say, white is not a color. Check out Silver if you want easy care and swirls that do not stand out. Or go black and get to know a good detail shop. Either will be fun. White seems to make the car look bigger

PalmerGA · 01-09-2013, 07:31 AM

I had a Black 2012 1LT and it drove me crazy trying to keep it clean. Black is definitely the best looking color when it's clean... and the worst when it's not! I traded it for a SIM 2013 1SS and love it.

The other thing about black, as others have mentioned, unless you are going to hand wash it "by the book" you will get swirling - and black shows swirls worse than any other color.

That was my first black car and it made me a believer in "Once you go black, you'll NEVER go back". In the car world, to me, that means if you own a black car once... you'll never get another one. Too labor intensive.

I recommend you get the Summit White.

Mr.Jgunn65 · 01-09-2013, 07:49 AM

Reguardless of the color Sweetheart, if your not the "type" to clean your car, it will still look like Sh#@. There is nothing worse than a person going through trouble of shopping, choosing, getting finanaced and brining it home only for it to look like garbarge six months later. Good Luck to u.

01-08-2013, 10:58 PM	#29
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,685	I have IBM which is lighter then black but it is still very dark and though I love IBM it is a pain in the ass to keep clean, especially because mine is kept outside. I think that white looks awesome and its less maintenance. I would go white! But it is all up to you __________________

01-09-2013, 01:00 AM	#31
SolomonAKOO Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wyoming Posts: 1,210 View My Garage	You cant get this shine from white! Attached Images __________________ 1 7/8" TSP headers straight piped, Custom Tick Performance cam w/ supporting mods, 1" BMR springs and other BMR suspension mods. Tuned with HPtuners by Matt@FSP

01-09-2013, 05:13 AM	#35
sarswimmer22 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 179 View My Garage	Black all the way __________________

01-09-2013, 06:58 AM	#38
Brutal SS Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dinwiddie, Va. Posts: 1,901	Man, what a tough choice! Well, having owned both, they both have pros and cons as you already know. You will be happy with either, but white, in short, will best fit your life between the two. Black looks striking when its clean and shined! White looks amazing, but being 80% clean it doesnt look as bad as black does at 80% clean. Although you cant really go wrong with either, white is your choice! __________________

01-09-2013, 07:31 AM	#41
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	I had a Black 2012 1LT and it drove me crazy trying to keep it clean. Black is definitely the best looking color when it's clean... and the worst when it's not! I traded it for a SIM 2013 1SS and love it. The other thing about black, as others have mentioned, unless you are going to hand wash it "by the book" you will get swirling - and black shows swirls worse than any other color. That was my first black car and it made me a believer in "Once you go black, you'll NEVER go back". In the car world, to me, that means if you own a black car once... you'll never get another one. Too labor intensive. I recommend you get the Summit White. __________________ 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)

01-08-2013, 11:03 PM	#30
Chevyman2 Drives: 2018 zl1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Caswell County, NC Posts: 599 View My Garage	I like both white and black but like most have stated white is nice.

01-09-2013, 01:32 AM	#33
IPT Drives: '02 Trailblazer, '12 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AK Posts: 819	HAd two black camaros and still have a black Trailblazer. I could have saved almost 10 grand getting a black Camaro (only one left in my area) and still opted not to. Someone said it looks good for 6 hours? Man, I see dust on mine within hours. Drives me crazy. I will never own a black car again. That said, clean black is like a mirror and looks pretty amazing. However, I want to appreciate my car more than just the hour or two after I wash it. I opted for SIM and have no regrets at all.

01-09-2013, 06:47 AM	#36
AirManFL Mid-Florida Camaro Club Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,220	When I look at MOST (note I didn't say ALL) black cars, all I see are micro-scratches and swirls. My wife drives a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee with Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl Coat and I'm afraid to wash it. I actually avoid washing it as long as I can get away with it. I use a 2 bucket wash method and it takes me 2 hours every time. It looks like a million bucks when it's clean though. Rob

01-09-2013, 07:06 AM	#39
Buckbo Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington,Delaware Posts: 432 View My Garage	I've had both black and white cars. White is better at hiding dirt and swirl marks but black looks great when it's clean. If you have a garage and it's not a daily driver I'd vote for the black otherwise I pick white.

01-09-2013, 07:15 AM	#40
Stex Drives: 67 goat, 69 goat ram air III Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South texas Posts: 1,443	As most decorators say, white is not a color. Check out Silver if you want easy care and swirls that do not stand out. Or go black and get to know a good detail shop. Either will be fun. White seems to make the car look bigger

01-09-2013, 07:49 AM	#42
Mr.Jgunn65 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2/SS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Augusta Posts: 344 View My Garage	Reguardless of the color Sweetheart, if your not the "type" to clean your car, it will still look like Sh#@. There is nothing worse than a person going through trouble of shopping, choosing, getting finanaced and brining it home only for it to look like garbarge six months later. Good Luck to u.