Black Vettes thoughts

[Jamie]

I was thinking about going with black paint and chrome wheels as I like the look, any thoughts from black Vette owners for instance is it super hard to keep clean and can you still see the lines of the C7 well, I have only seen one black C7 and thank was driving by. Thanks !

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Jamie, I have seen a few in person and a couple on this forum. They are stunning and the only down side is the same as any black car, tough to keep clean but oh how they shine when they are spotless.

Sounds like a nice combination. Let us know what you decide. Good luck.

 

[ddgermann]

Jamie I have had 3 black Corvettes. Obviously that is my color of choice. Murray is right about keeping the car looking clean but a dirty car is a dirty car. Color doesn't matter really. Just some colors hide it better from a distance. I'm willing to bet all corvette owners clean the cars pretty much equally no matter what color, as putting away a dirty corvette overnight is just not done.

Some colors really set off the contrast of vents, body lines and aero etc which looks good if that's what you like. I like the way it looks for sure on some Vettes of all vintages. However I prefer personally a blacked out car with as little contrast as possible. I really enjoy working a bit to really see the body lines and carbon fiber.
You can never go wrong with black and chrome man.

I'm laughing as there will be lots who will say...no!! run not black!! Although these guys have some exceptionally sweet looking Corvettes as well.

Black is where its at....

 

[Rruuff Day]

No argument from me Derek...

 

[12cents]

Be prepared for the insanity of black vehicles LOL

 

[RockyPM]

Oh the washing! WAIT, I think I wash mine just as much! Jamie it's all about what you love. Personally I love the chrome wheels, some don't. As I said to Jeff a couple years ago, Who you buying it for you or the next guy? Enjoy!

 

[C6LeMansBlue]

The sad thing is washing is inevitable whether it is a black or in my case, the Lemans Blue which i wash every two days as its a magnet for dirt or fingerprints (not mine). The fingerprints baffles me. I park in the mall or walmart and i see random finger prints show up on my car. Selfies? Vette Groupies?

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Now that is weird. Some people just cannot help themselves from touching other people property.

 

[YFCvii]

... so maybe found another theory for this Owner's insanity ...
We couldn't decide between a darker color or a lighter color .... so
one of each and claim to everyone that one belongs to my Wife
(I will say though that both have nothing but the awesome upgraded chromed wheels)
(and we can't just detail one ... they both get done at the same time)
- our neighbor has two black vehicles & we count his "efforts" being needed more often than ours -​

 

[williame3590]

Absolutely love black but I know better. I get tired of the wrinkled fingertips. I've had 3 black vehicles.

Bill

 

[MikeysZ06]

I like black cars. Lol. Other people's black cars. I've never owned anything black except for my tires. And surprisingly,I find LeMans Blue quite easy to keep clean.

 

[Rruuff Day]

You know what they say.... Once you go black you.... have a sore back.....

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Truth in that Eric. I am hurting tonight but the car is shiny and ready to go tomorrow.

 

[ddgermann]

You know what they say.... Once you go black you.... have a sore back.....

You got me on that

 

[JCWP]

Jamie I have had 3 black Corvettes. Obviously that is my color of choice. Murray is right about keeping the car looking clean but a dirty car is a dirty car. Color doesn't matter really. Just some colors hide it better from a distance. I'm willing to bet all corvette owners clean the cars pretty much equally no matter what color, as putting away a dirty corvette overnight is just not done.

Some colors really set off the contrast of vents, body lines and aero etc which looks good if that's what you like. I like the way it looks for sure on some Vettes of all vintages. However I prefer personally a blacked out car with as little contrast as possible. I really enjoy working a bit to really see the body lines and carbon fiber.
You can never go wrong with black and chrome man.

I'm laughing as there will be lots who will say...no!! run not black!! Although these guys have some exceptionally sweet looking Corvettes as well.

Black is where its at....

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This car looks awesome: great color combo's and you know what, the car is easy to wash. Love it man!!

 

[OneTrueChevyGirl]

Jamie, am guessing your decision is pretty much already made LOL!! I'm with you (and Derek). I love my blacked out '15. We have 3 other black cars as well. It took me awhile to relax about them always needing to be perfect for every drive. I tell myself a small smudge, bug mark or fingerprint (even someone else's) confirms I'm enjoying it. Of course different rules apply for a car show.

Do it!

 

[BDK]

No matter what the reason, we all have different opinions, and you have to please yourself, so get the color that you like the most, and you will be happy with it...MAYBE!!!! OK , at least when its clean and that would be 99% of the time..

 

[Cruzin]

Yeah that "Old Black Magic" I guess I am old fashioned, I have always prefered a sports car be in Red. As the old adage states, to each his own. Enjoying your ride regardless of the colour and enjoying friends in the Vette fraternity is my opinion.

 

[BDK]

Yeah that "Old Black Magic" I guess I am old fashioned, I have always prefered a sports car be in Red. As the old adage states, to each his own. Enjoying your ride regardless of the colour and enjoying friends in the Vette fraternity is my opinion.

I 100% agree.

 

[Fore V]

I love black cars (owned four) ...... even with that extra work to make it look good all the time.... yes, it is insanity .... Oh well!
Bottom line, you pay, you choose your preferred color!