FLX109
Enthusiast
I guess black car owners do not use car covers either?
Who has Black
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As one who has a black Infiniti along with my red Viper, I can tell you that I will never buy another black car.
I will agree, that when clean (one minute after carwash), the car looks super. But, within a few hours, when the dust has started settling on the car, it loses its nice look in my opinion. I have also owned two black Corvettes in the past, and I spent more time cleaning then driving.
I will say, from looking at the black '08 (ACR?) with red stripes, looks terrific....but then, it also looks clean.
Just my opinion.
Peter
I will agree, that when clean (one minute after carwash), the car looks super. But, within a few hours, when the dust has started settling on the car, it loses its nice look in my opinion. I have also owned two black Corvettes in the past, and I spent more time cleaning then driving.
I will say, from looking at the black '08 (ACR?) with red stripes, looks terrific....but then, it also looks clean.
Just my opinion.
Peter
Black is such a **** and seductive color for a car. Take it from me, I think you should go for it. Viper owners rarely let their cars get dirty anyway. They are too precious; and this is from a young lady's point of view. I have a red viper but it gets detailed once a week from my carwash guy. It is always clean and shiney.
Mine is in the garage naturally but I do use a car cover that I drape over the front of the car up to the windshield, keeps pollen & any rain drips from the garage door off of the car. I've found that with a decent upkeep of wax a decent car cover has been safe for me .. no scratches from it.
Also, as others have noted, I use the full array of detailer & duster, etc., true life savers for a black car. I try to hit the detailer after a drive, before anything dries on the car, etc. To me, 1 black car isn't a challenge ... but I'll never do several again.
Custom Builder
Enthusiast
I've owned both red and black Vipers. I swore I would never do black again, but I think the Gen III's look best in black and the Gen II's look best in red. I'm going to kick myself, but I'm going to buy a black gen III. I tried everything to keep my black 99 GTS looking good. Nothing seemed to keep the dust off of it once it left the garage.
RoadiJeff
Viper Owner
They say everyone owns ONE back car and never again. I've owned three now. They require a bit of effort to keep clean but IMHO there is no other color that even comes close to a newly polished black car. The little extra effort is well worth it.
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HI-NOS-Viper
Enthusiast
^^ Very nice, what products do you use?
FLX109
Enthusiast
That is very nice!!!
musicncars
Enthusiast
I doubt many of you would like the kinds of parties I attent.
Hmmm.....sounds like a tea and crumpet kind of event. or milk and cookies..
musicncars
Enthusiast
Yea the black one's can be a pain but there is no better trade off. They look the best, Ill do it over and over again.
Plus it beats the McCrap colors anyday...
you obviously have not seen the violet yet.
FLX109
Enthusiast
black mamba1
Enthusiast
I have to clean my car every time I go for a drive. Its a real pain. But it looks killer when clean. I have now noticed that my mirrors are a different shade of black than the rest of the body of the car.
mike & juli
Enthusiast
Had the '05 BLACK SRT...we absolutely got compliments wherever we took the car...and yes, it needs to be cleaned after EVERY drive, as blackmamba said! (Remember: VERY wet dryer sheets to take bugs off the front fascia! Works great...then detail spray the residue off w/clean microfiber sheet) I still say BLACK looks BEASTLY~! ~juli
FangZ
Enthusiast
I also clean my car very often. The neighbors probably think I'm nuts. A black Viper is ideal if you suffer from car cleaning OCD. 
alpine7822
Enthusiast
I used the dryer sheets this weekend when cleaning my black SRT and it worked great...takes all the goo off! After washing (yes, with water) and spray detailing, you can't even tell they were there! Thanks for the tip Juli!!!
viperdrummer
Enthusiast
And, a black CTS-V (556 HP) on the way. Buy stock in Zaino.
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alpine7822
Enthusiast
Not to hijack...but were you behind me on Robious about 2 weeks ago? I was stopped at a light when I saw a black coupe with stripes and have been trying to find out who it was!!!
viperdrummer
Enthusiast
Yes. That was me . Your car looks great from behind (and, I am sure from all angles)
Great thread guys...my Viper is getting painted solid black as we speak! It should be done in a couple of weeks every body part is being taken off and sanded down. I can't wait I know black will be tough to keep clean but I am like most here I never drive it in bad weather or it's not a daily driver so I should be able to keep her pretty clean. I just think a black car when clean is so rich/bad looking and what better car to have black than a Viper!!! I will post pictures when it is done.
GBS
Enthusiast
Black is the hardest color to maintain but it also looks the best when property maintained. If you're not into detailing your car I would get another color.
mike & juli
Enthusiast
I remember when you GOT your Viper!!!! BADASP getting it painted BLACK! Can't wait to see the pics!!! I AGREE with your assessment of a BLACK VIPER! (Do I miss the 05BEAST....YES!)
~juli
