White vs Black Paint

[Billip]

I'm wondering how maintenance would be on white paint (like Ibis White) vs. black paint? Does anyone have any experience with this? I've owned a couple of black cars and, as we all know, maintaining the paint (wash/anti-swirl/glaze/wax) can be very time consuming. Also keeping black looking clean is impossible.

Is white easier? How are swirls on white... noticeable? Can you see road film on it?

Just wondering.

[Kor]

Re: White vs Black Paint

Uhhh isn't your car red?

White will be hard to keep clean, but won't show swirls I bet.

[Aleks]

Re: White vs Black Paint

I hated my white car, always looked grubby and yellow unless it was just washed...

[DeanerF]

Re: White vs Black Paint

i would rather white then black

both are hard to keep clean, but i find that my black car looks dirty 5minutes after its washed :(

damn dust

[Billip]

Re: White vs Black Paint

Uhhh isn't your car red?

White will be hard to keep clean, but won't show swirls I bet.

Yeah, the A3 is red. But I'm thinking ahead... maybe not too far ahead.

I was also thinking that it wouldn't show swirls as much.

I hated my white car, always looked grubby and yellow unless it was just washed...

Do you think black would be better than white, or is it that they are both just as bad?

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Still looking for input from anyone who wants to share.

[JettaSport]

Re: White vs Black Paint

Even if white is a bit easier to keep clean, black with another color makes a better color combo then white does. Just my opinion

[bart]

Re: White vs Black Paint

ya you are right, good idea - buy a veyron, you HAVE to buy that car in two colors

[Mr. Burns]

Re: White vs Black Paint

I generally prefer black, but really it depends on the car.

[Billip]

Re: White vs Black Paint

Just to clarify, I am not thinking of painting the A3. I am thinking about a different car altogether.

[Chris]

Re: White vs Black Paint

Black all the way. Sure it's a pig to keep clean, but nothing looks better than a shiny black car.

[RobG]

Re: White vs Black Paint

I've always been a fan of white cars, they look clean and simple.