[dcs13]

I've NEVER had a black car. Thought they look great, just they show everything!...I'm at an crossroads on my 55. I'm seriously considering doing the American Graffiti reproduction. That's my dream car. I live on a white rock road. About 1500 feet to get to black top, DUST galore when its dry...
Guess my question is is gloss black all that bad to deal with ?

 

[petes83usa]

Not if you have the extra time to take care of it....I have had black cars and everything shows....however they sure look good....If you have to drive it on a gravel road, good luck..

 

[100%Chevy]

I have 2 black trucks and my dirt/gravel driveway is 1800'.
They get dusty and dirty,and I wash them.Everytime I wash,it grinds a little more grit into the black paint.
Neither look good anymore.
So,after a period of time,black won't look shiny and new anymore.
Now,if you haul it in an inclosed trailer,no problem!:biggrin:
Mike.:bowtieb:

 

[chevman57]

Just be prepared to dust it off EVERY time you get to a paved road. I have about 1/4th mile of dirt road, and the tires are always dirty. The yellow doesn`t show the dust too bad though so i don`t worry about it when just riding around.
Terry

 

[mickeywestsr]

I had triple black 66 Chevelle and loved it. As you can see, my 55 is black & white.

 

[dnsdoor]

my 55 is shiney black and i love black ,but im sick and tired of washing it every 4 days ,and you see every blemish,im considering changing back to red and white ,every one told me but i would not listen.dang i really like black ,oh well

 

[belairdave]

I've owned one black car and one white dog... I'll never own another again for the same reason... Later, Dave

 

[angs1957]

I love a black car, although it has to be super straight and the cleaning maintenance can make you sick.
I have noticed alot of matt finnished cars around in various colors

 

[Lloyd's 55 R.I.P 7-10-2016]

You will look realllllly Great as long as you stop every couple of blocks and wipe it down. I like them a lot, just don't have that dedication. Kinda lazy. Lloyd

PS Have to add, a black that is not straight, looks like a cheap whatever. If you go black and look GOOD, you will spend lots of time and $$$$$$$$$$$$$$. I like them a lot.

 

[G.R.]

Never, ever again. Black cars look awesome but are they ever a pain to keep looking that way. I do not want to wash and clean any car have it look nice then leave it sit for a couple hours then have to dust it off so it looks nice again. I had a triple black corvette and I swore after that one never another black vehicle.

Yet I do own a black Silverado, I only bought it because I needed a new truck and I got a great deal when I bought it. I've sort of given up on keeping it looking good anymore 'cuz the time spent doing that just ain't worth it.:tongue:

I do admire a shiny black car, just not the upkeep...Good Luck in you choice.

 

[oldfart]

In my most humble opinion,the only car ever made that looks good black is a hearse.

 

[mpbelair]

In my most humble opinion,the only car ever made that looks good black is a hearse.

And the American Grafitti 55.

Seriously, 1/4 mile gravel & dirt to get to paved with my Black. I don't care if it takes you 30 minutes at 1/2 mph--it going to get filthy. Sure is pretty when clean and shiny...

 

[ca1955belair]

Invest in a California Car Duster : http://www.calcarduster.com/

 

[G.R.]

Invest in a California Car Duster : http://www.calcarduster.com/

....and lots of time to keep it looking nice

 

[tjsdelivery]

My last Harley was black. I went with a different color with my new one and swore I'd never own a black car. Too much dust maintenance.

 

[fiddlerpin]

Mine will be flat or semi-gloss Jim

 

[belairrudy]

My '70 Camaro I wish I still owned. was gloss black and was straight as an arrow. When clean that car was absolutely gorgeous. But... I will never own another gloss black car again. To much maintenance to keep clean.

 

[Ratpackin]

it's true- owned a black car, kept is shiney for the first few months, but ran out of energy and let it slide.
One more problem not mentioned yet is HEAT. A black car is no fun to get into or keep cool on a hot day.

 

[GREEN 56]

Have you considered semi gloss or satin black or some type of black primmer look ? It might give you what you waunt with a lot less up keep. I have a black saphire show truck and it will work you to death keeping trying to keep it show clean. The guys are telling you the straight of it.

 

[dcs13]

Thanks, I guess I knew that black was a bad idea, just needed some reassurance. My last hot rod was white and the camaro was red...Maybe a white graffiti style. I like that one in the swap meet. I shoulda bought that car, didn't realize he was gonna drop the price when it came off ebay