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Cody2399 · 08-09-2015, 01:02 PM

Hi, I recently saw a picture of the black sixth gen and It really made me think about possibly getting a black one. It is absolutely beautiful.

So my question is.... given how dirty they get and how easily they get dirty, is it worth it to you? The time spent cleaning it? Waxing polishing? Would you do it again?

I really think black is the best color for these cars, but that's when it is showroom clean.

Just trying to get some input on whether or not it is totally worth it to you guys who own them.

A big concern I have is my family farms and there is always dust floating around where I live so if I did end up getting a black I think it would be covered in dust 2 seconds after being clean.

But man those things are so pretty when it's clean

oldfriend · 08-09-2015, 01:12 PM

Well , never say never , one day you will see a let's say red one , and you will say something like this
Well it looks good but
Then you are just going about your day and you come to a black one , and you will go ,,,,holyshit ,,,, and you are done
So , yes, I had a Black 2010 ss
And last year I sold it and got another BLACK ZLONE ,AKA fiat500E

Welker2 · 08-09-2015, 01:18 PM

Have had several black vehicles, to include my current Camaro, and for me it's worth the extra work and, yes, I would/will do it again.

drew peacock · 08-09-2015, 01:39 PM

if like me u have ocd forget it..it'll be a thorn in your side..

Bulldog3071 · 08-09-2015, 01:53 PM

I have only had one black car in my life and I loved it but, it was Alain in the you know what to keep clean, and like someone above said I have ocd and would want to keep it clean. You really have to love a black car to go with the color.

Hilflos · 08-09-2015, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

if like me u have ocd forget it..it'll be a thorn in your side..

Wanted to emphasize this. I am not OCD, but do like to spend time paying attention to the cosmetic, I dunno, health, of my car.

This is my first black car. Would I have another? Yeah, but probably not on my daily driver.

RagingHawk · 08-09-2015, 01:59 PM

I have a black one, washed/waxed once since I had it. Keep it in the garage, with wax it looks nice and clean. I think some people are paranoid about any dust getting on their car. Some dust will get on it but that's fine and won't be noticeable unless you look up close. On the street it will look shiny and clean. If you like black, get black. It won't be different than any other color and you only need to clean it once every two months unless you want it super shiny/clean. Which really is impossible to achieve once you get in street and any dust comes your way.

Most people exaggerate it OP, get it in black it will be fine.

vroomapunk · 08-09-2015, 02:00 PM

I'm a black Camaro owner, but my car is red

AKA chaoss · 08-09-2015, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

I'm a black Camaro owner, but my car is red

I didn't even think of it like that, but that's funny!

nyrfan · 08-09-2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

I'm a black Camaro owner, but my car is red

I was waiting for someone to say that. LMAO!

The title so reminded me of this from a couple years ago.

Felix - Speeding in my SS!

scott's45 · 08-09-2015, 02:21 PM

Although the color of mine is called carbon flash metallic, it's basically metallic black. I love it, it is more work, but mine is not a daily driver so it's not too much more work for me.

OHIOSS · 08-09-2015, 02:28 PM

They do show the dirt more than other colors but I agree they are the best looking in black and for sure worth it. My SS isn't a daily driver so it doesn't get dirty that often. Mine tends to get dusty and it's really easy to clean it off with one of these California Duster things, takes less than 5 minutes.

Knockoutpie · 08-09-2015, 02:29 PM

Well I just detail spray the shit out of my car so I wash it once every 2 months i'd say, it looks showroom perfect, I spend about 1-2 hours per week cleaning it. That includes detail spray and spray wax. As far as buffing I wanna say i'll hit small areas now and then but when I do it good i'll generally only do a finishing polish once every 6 months and it takes me a good 8 hours to do it. Personally I'd rather have a white camaro vs black or the red metallic one. But black had the biggest discount for me at the time.

ChrisBlair · 08-09-2015, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

I'm a black Camaro owner, but my car is red

You sir have won the internet today

08-09-2015, 01:02 PM	#1
Cody2399 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS, 2004 Dodge Ram 150 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 574	Question for you black camaro owners Hi, I recently saw a picture of the black sixth gen and It really made me think about possibly getting a black one. It is absolutely beautiful. So my question is.... given how dirty they get and how easily they get dirty, is it worth it to you? The time spent cleaning it? Waxing polishing? Would you do it again? I really think black is the best color for these cars, but that's when it is showroom clean. Just trying to get some input on whether or not it is totally worth it to you guys who own them. A big concern I have is my family farms and there is always dust floating around where I live so if I did end up getting a black I think it would be covered in dust 2 seconds after being clean. But man those things are so pretty when it's clean __________________

08-09-2015, 01:18 PM	#3
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Have had several black vehicles, to include my current Camaro, and for me it's worth the extra work and, yes, I would/will do it again. __________________

08-09-2015, 01:53 PM	#5
Bulldog3071 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 931 View My Garage	I have only had one black car in my life and I loved it but, it was Alain in the you know what to keep clean, and like someone above said I have ocd and would want to keep it clean. You really have to love a black car to go with the color. __________________ Hurst Short Throw Shifter, K&N CAI, SRP Racing Pedals, GM Performance Exhaust, GM GFX Package Lakewood Strut Tower Brace, JBA Shorty Headers, JBA 8 MM Wires, Airaid TB Spacer, Phastek CAI Scoop, Washer Bottle Relocation Kit, Stainlees Steel Brake Lines, Brake Performance Slotted and Drilled Rotors, BMR Tunnel Brace, BMR Trailing Arms, BMR Subframe Connectors, Borla ATAK Muffelers, Z28 Wickerbill Spoiler, VTC, Bow Tie Delete, BMR Adjustable Front Swaybar, BMR End Link Kit, BMR Extreme Rear Anti-Roll Kit, Diablo I1000 "InTune"

08-09-2015, 02:00 PM	#8
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	I'm a black Camaro owner, but my car is red __________________

08-09-2015, 02:21 PM	#11
scott's45 Scott's45 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 557 View My Garage	Although the color of mine is called carbon flash metallic, it's basically metallic black. I love it, it is more work, but mine is not a daily driver so it's not too much more work for me. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary, Hurst short throw shifter, Stainless Power LT headers, high flow cats, SW Retro Chambered 3" cat back, CAI, Heritage grill, tinted windows, red/silver hash stripes, AAC LED sidemarkers, blacked out turn signals/tail lights, splash guards. 402RWHP

08-09-2015, 01:12 PM	#2
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Well , never say never , one day you will see a let's say red one , and you will say something like this Well it looks good but Then you are just going about your day and you come to a black one , and you will go ,,,,holyshit ,,,, and you are done So , yes, I had a Black 2010 ss And last year I sold it and got another BLACK ZLONE ,AKA fiat500E

08-09-2015, 01:39 PM	#4
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	if like me u have ocd forget it..it'll be a thorn in your side..

08-09-2015, 01:59 PM	#7
RagingHawk Drives: Fuel efficient compact sedan :) Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 707	I have a black one, washed/waxed once since I had it. Keep it in the garage, with wax it looks nice and clean. I think some people are paranoid about any dust getting on their car. Some dust will get on it but that's fine and won't be noticeable unless you look up close. On the street it will look shiny and clean. If you like black, get black. It won't be different than any other color and you only need to clean it once every two months unless you want it super shiny/clean. Which really is impossible to achieve once you get in street and any dust comes your way. Most people exaggerate it OP, get it in black it will be fine.

08-09-2015, 02:28 PM	#12
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	They do show the dirt more than other colors but I agree they are the best looking in black and for sure worth it. My SS isn't a daily driver so it doesn't get dirty that often. Mine tends to get dusty and it's really easy to clean it off with one of these California Duster things, takes less than 5 minutes. Attached Images

08-09-2015, 02:29 PM	#13
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	Well I just detail spray the shit out of my car so I wash it once every 2 months i'd say, it looks showroom perfect, I spend about 1-2 hours per week cleaning it. That includes detail spray and spray wax. As far as buffing I wanna say i'll hit small areas now and then but when I do it good i'll generally only do a finishing polish once every 6 months and it takes me a good 8 hours to do it. Personally I'd rather have a white camaro vs black or the red metallic one. But black had the biggest discount for me at the time. __________________