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Old 01-14-2010, 11:29 PM   #1
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Default Triple Black Owners - polish/care question

Found a beautiful triple black manual 2004 vert. Like most vette owners, my vettes don't go anywhere unless they are presentable. My last vette was a '93 ruby vert, and that color required daily dusting/polishing (just my preference). I have read forum posts that stipulate "any color but black" when posting WTB threads. Are swirls or orange peel more apparent in black? A polished black vette looks awesome to me. Any comments?

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Old 01-14-2010, 11:52 PM   #2
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its just a bitch to keep clean and keep the swirls off.
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Old 01-14-2010, 11:58 PM   #3
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I also have a triple black 99 convertible. All I have to say is. Keep a good coat of wax on it and a good dust cloth. Enjoy!
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Take a nice picture of it when you get it all cleaned up. That way you will have something nice to remember. There is no way to keep a triple black clean.

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I also have a triple black 99 convertible. All I have to say is. Keep a good coat of wax on it and a good dust cloth. Enjoy!
Mrgogo..... would you buy black again?
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Old 01-15-2010, 12:06 AM   #6
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Take a nice picture of it when you get it all cleaned up. That way you will have something nice to remember. There is no way to keep a triple black clean.

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Dang! You guys are telling me exactly what I was asking for, but not what I was hoping for. No black, so I will focus on a 2003 Z06 millennium yellow that is available. I'm 78, and what time I have left will be driving, not cleaning.

Good input.... thanks.

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Old 01-15-2010, 12:23 AM   #7
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Mrgogo..... would you buy black again?
I would never buy black again unless it is always garaged. It is a pain to maintain.
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Old 01-15-2010, 12:37 AM   #8
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I would never buy black again unless it is always garaged. It is a pain to maintain.
Another "no" ...... thanks.
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I have a black Corvette........Can you say ADAMS !!!
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Old 01-15-2010, 02:27 AM   #10
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Just my opinion, but I think nothing looks better than a black vette. It is a pain to keep clean, but when it is, it looks unbelievable. Souveran looks fabulous, very easy to use and maintain. I'd buy another black one in a heartbeat!

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Old 01-15-2010, 09:08 AM   #11
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I have the triple black vert as well. I love black! Yes, it is a pain to keep clean, but it is so worth it! This weenkend, it is even being shown with all the new cars at the 2010 International Car Show, in Greenville, SC!
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Quote "Black is not a color it is a career"

I would never buy Black new however when the right used one comes along sometimes the color is not a choice. That's why I have 3X C5.
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Found a beautiful triple black manual 2004 vert. Like most vette owners, my vettes don't go anywhere unless they are presentable. My last vette was a '93 ruby vert, and that color required daily dusting/polishing (just my preference). I have read forum posts that stipulate "any color but black" when posting WTB threads. Are swirls or orange peel more apparent in black? A polished black vette looks awesome to me. Any comments?
EVERYTHING is more apparent in black.

The easiest way to keep a black car looking good is not to worry with it at all and go get a topless hooker to ride around with you so nobody pays any attention to the car.
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EVERYTHING is more apparent in black.

The easiest way to keep a black car looking good is not to worry with it at all and go get a topless hooker to ride around with you so nobody pays any attention to the car.
Solid Advice.
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Dang! You guys are telling me exactly what I was asking for, but not what I was hoping for. No black, so I will focus on a 2003 Z06 millennium yellow that is available. I'm 78, and what time I have left will be driving, not cleaning.

Good input.... thanks.
A man after my own heart there comes a time when somethings are just more important than others
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Quote "Black is not a color it is a career"

I would never buy Black new however when the right used one comes along sometimes the color is not a choice. That's why I have 3X C5.
"Black is not a color, it is a career"

That's perfect.... nothing negative.... if you like it, drive it ......

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Take a nice picture of it when you get it all cleaned up. That way you will have something nice to remember. There is no way to keep a triple black clean.
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Turbo5, following your suggestion, a nice shot of a clean triple black:

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Old 01-15-2010, 07:21 PM   #18
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That's a GOOD looking Vette. Course I'm a little partial. Mines a Black coupe. Pain to try and keep clean (key word, "try") but looks great.
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Dang! You guys are telling me exactly what I was asking for, but not what I was hoping for. No black, so I will focus on a 2003 Z06 millennium yellow that is available. I'm 78, and what time I have left will be driving, not cleaning.

Good input.... thanks.
If that's what you want, get a red one. They look better dirty.
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Hey that's a great looking car!

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