What do you think? (of black on black color combo)
Lead Lap
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: The Golden State!
My other car is black. And I agree black is beautiful color when they are newly washed and waxed, but if you dislike looking at spider webs/swirl marks, don't buy a black car. In my opinion, that is the only disadvantage of owning a black car, no matter how much you clean it, the swirl marks will never go away. 
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: California
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. While one person my like it, another may not. I wouldn't worry about what others think. You have to live with the color, so it should be your call. =)
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From: California
One advantage to black is since you do see all its flaws and swirls, it might force one to take better care of the finish. I know with white and lighter colors, a lot of scratches build up and get left simply because "no one can see them." Stuff like that makes me nervous on my GFM, so I treat it like it's black. So at least with black it's easy to spot. The lighter colors are a chore to inspect and often get neglected.
One advantage to black is since you do see all its flaws and swirls, it might force one to take better care of the finish. I know with white and lighter colors, a lot of scratches build up and get left simply because "no one can see them." Stuff like that makes me nervous on my GFM, so I treat it like it's black. So at least with black it's easy to spot. The lighter colors are a chore to inspect and often get neglected.
you are making the "bad" become "good" haha....that made us black owners feel much better lol
Pole Position
Joined: Apr 2008
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In my opinion, black on black is the ONLY way to go. Every car I've owned has been blk/blk. For current my 350, I flew over 900 miles to another state and personally drove the car back to have this color combo, and also equipped exactly the way I wanted it.
I'd have it no other way. But, I guess I'm just too picky.
I'd have it no other way. But, I guess I'm just too picky.
Last edited by S to the K; Jun 21, 2009 at 02:22 PM.
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From: tech capital
mmmmm black on black 
Stealthy, aggressive and mean looking IMO. But, my car does lurk in the shadows since the sunlight reveals swirlies and dust. =/ But if I had it to do over again, I'd still pick black/black
Stealthy, aggressive and mean looking IMO. But, my car does lurk in the shadows since the sunlight reveals swirlies and dust. =/ But if I had it to do over again, I'd still pick black/black
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Joined: Jul 2009
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From: NJ
Black is a PITA. Swirls, scratches, chips (Lexus paint sucks), water spots, etc all show. However, these are only really apparent in direct sunlight from within 3-5 feet. So, most other ppl will only see a nice black paint job. For me, I had a choice between sliver/black, white/tan and black/tan, and I went with black/tan. As much as it is a PITA to maintain, I love the color. Aside from cleaning issues, you can never go wrong with black. Lucky for me my Lexus dealer does free washes (and they do a damn fine job). So, I just pull in there once a week for a wash. Aside from that, you can have the car detailed once or twice a year (I mean a good detailing) to reduce/eliminate swirls, small scratches, etc.
