Keeping black...

Dansby · January 31st, 2008, 05:21 PM

Clean. How hard is it really? Im in the process of looking for a new car (GT) and I want one of two colors. Either charcoal gray or black. I love charcoal gray, but I love the way black looks. Everyone says black is SOO hard to keep clean, but in reality, how hard is it?

blazor · January 31st, 2008, 05:27 PM

its a little more work. my bro has a black 02 and i have a silver 01. black shows the dirt a lot faster than my silver does, he is always pissed because my car always looks cleaner. but black is soo sexy when its clean. his car also gets hella hot too, so u might want to invest in some window tint with heat rejection material in it.

06RedfireGT · January 31st, 2008, 05:32 PM

I had a black 03 GT. It isn't that much harder to keep clean.

Dansby · January 31st, 2008, 05:35 PM

I just love the way black looks with black wheels and dark tint.

Regency 2007 · January 31st, 2008, 05:36 PM

The thing about black is you have to use the SOFTEST microfiber towls you can find, and microfiber sponges. Also have to use the 2 bucket method when washing. It's not so much the scratches that are bad on black it is the swirel marks. I had a shadow great mach1 and it was hard to keep clean as well.

I do agree black is the best looking on a car when clean.

Dansby · January 31st, 2008, 05:36 PM

Such as my buddies 05...

Dansby · January 31st, 2008, 05:37 PM

I found this '01 and its perfect...

2001 Mustang GT--Low Miles--Must See

TheUNZippee! · January 31st, 2008, 05:37 PM

It's harder until you learn some tips that work for you. Then it's not harder than other colors, maybe a bit more work.

I start off by clay barring my car once in the spring. Then I put a coat of Meguiars Gold Class on it. I normally use an Esso touchless car wash to keep it clean, and when I do it by hand I use the Mr. Clean Autodry system. As long as you keep fresh filters in it, and keep the gun in good shape, it works flawlessly. It will not leave one spot on your car if done correctly, and you don't have to touch the car at all to dry it.

Then throughout the rest of the season I use Ultra Finish, which is a paint polish, not a wax. It's a one step product, and works amazing. You simply put a bit on a terry cloth or mf cloth, and rub back & forth until it's gone. It removes swirl marks, tar, minor scratches, and really shines the paint up well. The better you keep black paint waxed & protected the less it spots and the longer it stays clean.

tom2000r · January 31st, 2008, 05:40 PM

there all hard to keep clean..but black is sweet when its clean

Dansby · January 31st, 2008, 05:42 PM

I think im going with black...

Dansby · January 31st, 2008, 05:45 PM

After time, will the black color fade? Because in pictures, it looks like all of the '01s and around there are all lighter shades of black as compared to the newer stangs shade of black. Maybe its just the picture...

B0B · January 31st, 2008, 05:52 PM

good luck with the black. if you live in washington, good luck keeping it clean... mine seriously looks good for 1 day after i wash it, then its either covered in dust, pollen, or rain spots. it looks beautiful when its clean though

B0B · January 31st, 2008, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by jdansby1

After time, will the black color fade? Because in pictures, it looks like all of the '01s and around there are all lighter shades of black as compared to the newer stangs shade of black. Maybe its just the picture...

they probably just haven't been waxed recently. mine was pretty light when i bought it but wax took care of it right away. in fact, i've even had people ask me if its been repainted.

Onemanzu · January 31st, 2008, 05:56 PM

black is a really boring colour after a while... i sich mine was something interesting to look at

TheUNZippee! · January 31st, 2008, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by jdansby1

After time, will the black color fade? Because in pictures, it looks like all of the '01s and around there are all lighter shades of black as compared to the newer stangs shade of black. Maybe its just the picture...

If the paint has not been waxed and taken care of properly, yes it will fade. But so can red, blue, green....

Regency 2007 · January 31st, 2008, 06:08 PM

polish will darken it up, I'm partial to meguires 3 step

RavensChild · January 31st, 2008, 06:48 PM

black looks real good...but it also shows dirt and such good also

Luis_GT · January 31st, 2008, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by RavensChild

black looks real good...but it also shows dirt and such good also

Thats why I love Grey or Windviel Blue... they look clean even when dusty as all hell.

RavensChild · January 31st, 2008, 07:14 PM

ya but i think that black looks the best IMO....except i like a yellow with black rims and spoiler, and a black painted hood scoop on it

Luis_GT · January 31st, 2008, 07:20 PM

I've never wanted a black car... still don't want one... I'm more of a Greysh/silver or Blue person.

January 31st, 2008, 05:21 PM	#1
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	Keeping black... Clean. How hard is it really? Im in the process of looking for a new car (GT) and I want one of two colors. Either charcoal gray or black. I love charcoal gray, but I love the way black looks. Everyone says black is SOO hard to keep clean, but in reality, how hard is it?

January 31st, 2008, 05:27 PM	#2
blazor Regular Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Orange County Posts: 302 iTrader: 0 reviews	its a little more work. my bro has a black 02 and i have a silver 01. black shows the dirt a lot faster than my silver does, he is always pissed because my car always looks cleaner. but black is soo sexy when its clean. his car also gets hella hot too, so u might want to invest in some window tint with heat rejection material in it. __________________ -01 V6 Coupe 5 Speed -02 GT Convertible 5 Speed

January 31st, 2008, 05:32 PM	#3
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,492 iTrader: 2 reviews	I had a black 03 GT. It isn't that much harder to keep clean. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

January 31st, 2008, 05:52 PM	#12
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,609 iTrader: 2 reviews	good luck with the black. if you live in washington, good luck keeping it clean... mine seriously looks good for 1 day after i wash it, then its either covered in dust, pollen, or rain spots. it looks beautiful when its clean though __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

January 31st, 2008, 05:56 PM	#14
Onemanzu ¡ʇsnq ɹo uʍop ǝpısdn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Looking for free hand jobs in poland springs nebraska... silly gooses Posts: 12,550 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	black is a really boring colour after a while... i sich mine was something interesting to look at __________________ My Foz

January 31st, 2008, 05:35 PM	#4
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	I just love the way black looks with black wheels and dark tint.

January 31st, 2008, 05:36 PM	#5
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,144 iTrader: 0 reviews	The thing about black is you have to use the SOFTEST microfiber towls you can find, and microfiber sponges. Also have to use the 2 bucket method when washing. It's not so much the scratches that are bad on black it is the swirel marks. I had a shadow great mach1 and it was hard to keep clean as well. I do agree black is the best looking on a car when clean.

January 31st, 2008, 05:37 PM	#7
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	I found this '01 and its perfect... 2001 Mustang GT--Low Miles--Must See

January 31st, 2008, 05:40 PM	#9
tom2000r Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ohio Posts: 753 iTrader: 0 reviews	there all hard to keep clean..but black is sweet when its clean

January 31st, 2008, 05:42 PM	#10
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	I think im going with black...

January 31st, 2008, 05:45 PM	#11
Dansby Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange, Texas Posts: 2,285 iTrader: 1 reviews	After time, will the black color fade? Because in pictures, it looks like all of the '01s and around there are all lighter shades of black as compared to the newer stangs shade of black. Maybe its just the picture...

January 31st, 2008, 06:08 PM	#16
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,144 iTrader: 0 reviews	polish will darken it up, I'm partial to meguires 3 step

January 31st, 2008, 07:20 PM	#20
Luis_GT Banned 2002 BMW 530i don't know and don't care Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 5,180 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've never wanted a black car... still don't want one... I'm more of a Greysh/silver or Blue person.

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