Once you go black ........
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Originally Posted by FAST1
LOL. I'm the same way. My black G35 looks super unless it's viewed in the right light and at the right angle which will reveal all of the fine scratches in the clear coat. I talked to a Detailer that I trust and he wouldn't touch my car. He claims that all black cars have those imperfections, and it woukd be a never ending journey to strive for perfection.
Menzerna's Intensive Polish- keeps me happy
Originally Posted by heeb
Disagree.
Your first black car is your last black car.
Your first black car is your last black car.
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Originally Posted by whyjay91
My second black car was my last. I actually test drove a black G but decided to go with the slate. Happy with the decision. I have a ton of wax on her and was swamped at the office for about a month (no wash). She still looked good.
But you're right, black at night, clean, and waxed, is gorgeous. I just don't have the time anymore.
I saw a black G coupe roll by me the other day. The sun hit the side of it and all i could see were swirl marks. Just nasty.
But you're right, black at night, clean, and waxed, is gorgeous. I just don't have the time anymore.
I saw a black G coupe roll by me the other day. The sun hit the side of it and all i could see were swirl marks. Just nasty.
yeah...I see this on about every car that I sit next to at a light. 99% of all cars have them.
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Originally Posted by Jtrain
Almost get tired of posting these beautiful pictures
Originally Posted by FAST1
Nobody is saying that black isn't gorgeous in pictures where imperfections are hidden. The concern is how do they look when viewed up close in the sunlight and at the right angle? I suppose there must be a black car that looks good under those conditions, but I have yet to see one except at auto shows and even many of them are already scratched.
Random photo stolen from autopia.
Yes, black is harder to maintain - but if you know what you're doing it isn't that much harder than another color.
Go check out Autopia's click & brag section, lots of black cars with no swirls.
Last edited by Picus; Sep 23, 2005 at 08:28 AM.
I think that's been done.
http://autopia.org/forum/index.php?
Really, Autopia is pretty killer if you want detailing info. Lots of information (almost too much), and you might become even more **** having read it, but it's very good.
http://autopia.org/forum/index.php?
Really, Autopia is pretty killer if you want detailing info. Lots of information (almost too much), and you might become even more **** having read it, but it's very good.
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Originally Posted by drsifu1
well...i guess if you have your car detailed by someone else, it makes it easier, doesn't?
wassup James...hope things are good out in your neck of the woods.
wassup James...hope things are good out in your neck of the woods.
Things are good...are you coming down for SEMA?