Black Z's?

Joe21

I will be buying a black Z soon, but I have read many owners REGRET purchasing this car in black.

They say it is hard to maintain, shows scratches/swirls easily, and the paint has begun to wear off.

Do any black Z owners regret getting the car in black?

Forrest

Dont really regret it. If i had a White Z i would spend just as much time maintaining it so it was no difference for me.

Only thing that sucks is you will notice how thin your clear coat is with black after the first bird/bug guts eat its way through in less than a day. Its just as thin on any other color.

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ferrari_rich

My black Z is awesome! Had many black cars in my life. My favorite colour. Classic. But, I wish it was just a straight black, not metalic.

I also like the platinum graphite, and would probably have gotten the titanium gray if I was in Japan or Europe (not available in US) Also, I like the way the gray colour contrasts with the black door pillars and front grille. Blends a bit too much with a black car.

But after having several gray metalic cars (Ferrari, Mach 1, Oldsmobile), they just never really JUMP even when clean IMO. Black is a bit harder to keep clean but dazzles when detailed.

antman22

Black Z's look awesome when theyre clean. If you don't mind putting a little effort in taking care of your car, you're rewarded with an awesome and deep shine. I'm not that dedicated so I went with PG :P

OldGuy

It's the sold story. Black is as gorgeous when its clean as it is unattractive when its dirty. Consider the climate where you live, if you have a garage at home and work, your auto maintenance habits, etc. I had a big black Chrysler Imperial years ago. Felt embarrassed when driving it dirty but felt like a regular monarch when driving it clean and in its glory. Up to you.

Mike

No regrets at all!

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z man

Not me, love black. Black even makes the ugliest vehicles look good. With black you have to know and be realistic about what you are getting. I currently own three black vehicles and I know that nothing looks as good as a black car. If you are not one that cleans your vehicle regularly, black would not be for you....but if you take pride in your vehicles and make it a habit of keeping your vehicle clean.....a black car cannot be beat. Good Luck with your purchase

blinkme323

No regrets, I personally think black is the best color for the Z. You just have to be willing to keep up with the maintenance.

Xan

No worries on black paint, just load up on the sealer and wax and build up a good protection, because the clear coat won't help much.

And then just make sure to add dark tint and black wheels... ow wait don't because that's what I'll be doing...

PapoZalsa

Any black car will required a high level of elbow grease!

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ltp

Still love my black Z.
Just give your new black Z 3 coats of Zaino as soon as possible then you don't have to worry too much about swirl marks or bird drops.

Florida_GATOR

No doubt, Black looks sick...always has and always will. It is a little harder to maintain...but its worth it when you get stares

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zmyride

i just purchased a black Z last weekend.

You're right. I can scratch the paint just by staring at it. I pondered if i made a mistake and should have purchased the PG instead.

But when i get stares everywhere i go, i know it's worth it.