Thanks - Black wasn't my first color choice, but got a great deal and was in my top 3 or 4 color options. Of course the car is covered with light scratches and swirls - but will get paint correction done - and then will have it protected going forward with PPF. Car looks so menacing in black, i'm really glad i went with it. And once paint is protected - will be starting the countdown for a track event in the spring!

 

and yes - i'll keep the stripes (just Xpel Stealth). Will add matte PPF stripes over the ppf. Just a nice subtle touch - and don't think i'd be happy w/o them.

 

Some great photos on this sales post:




















I actually think the Spyder looks better with the hood up- I love the design…

 

Mine

 

Took her out on a long drive today and managed to snap a few pictures of my Black on gold wheels.

 

When I ordered my 2014 981 Cayman S I was leaning toward white or silver. At the last minute before locking my configuration my wife told me white and silver were boring colors and I should get black or red. Since I do like black, and to reinforce her reluctant acceptance of the purchase, I ordered black. Black can be beautiful, but never again. It looked great for 10 minutes after washing, then you could already see dust. Any slight puddle splash or a few stray rain drops show up as water spots. Even with no rain and dry roads I'd get at most 2 or 3 drives out of it before it just looked like it needed a wash again. Fast forward to today, I sold the black 981S 2 months ago and have a 2021 Carrera White Spyder coming in January. Yes, still married to the same wonderful woman, although we have our moments.

 

To be content with black you have to like--or at least not mind--dirty looking black cars. Fortunately, I like--don't mind--them!

God bless,
TT

 

What coating are folks using - my black is holding fingerprints on the paint etc - needs some sort of ceramic I think

 

Or be very stern with folks about touching your car!

God bless,
TT

 

Ceramic coating doesn’t help and PPF seems to make it worse. I keep a microfibre rag in the door pocket

 

If not a daily, Black is very doable. Few tips I learned after 4 black cars:
1. Don’t touch paint between washes
2. Don’t look too close
3. Ceramic coating is a Must (I use Ceramic Pro)
4. Light polish every two years
5. Actually some dirt gives it personality
6. If you track it, ppf it

 

4 Black cars, ugh! You are either a glutton for punishment or live in So Cal where cars don't get dirty.

 

I have had two dozen or so black cars. You just get used to them being dirty. Not a problem!

God bless,
TT

 

I don't mind getting a little intimacy with my black beauty every weekend.

 

Trying to keep this thread alive. Just did a quick PCH drive and managed to take some more pictures on this beautiful thanksgiving day and had the pleasure to see 3 Carrera GT flew by me. Just awesome!