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Jan 2, 2012 | 08:23 AM

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BlackNred

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Originally Posted by marakji

Non-metallic black, all the way

finally someone confirms my preference.
non metallic looks really more outlined. the glossy metallic thing is so "girly"

Jan 2, 2012 | 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackNred

finally someone confirms my preference.
non metallic looks really more outlined. the glossy metallic thing is so "girly"

when it comes to porsche colors, to me it's black, red, yellow, or white... the standard colors...

Jan 2, 2012 | 05:38 PM

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I debated between basalt and black on my boxster spyder, but when I saw them side by side, I liked the standard black better.

Jan 2, 2012 | 06:03 PM

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Standard black looks better when its clean and free from swirl marks, but unless your car is going to be sitting in your garage collecting dust, go for basalt black.

Jan 2, 2012 | 07:10 PM

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rubber_ducky

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Metallics, especially blacks, are easier to keep clean than their non-metallic counterparts.

It has been said millions of times that: [non metallic] black isn't a color, it's a job

Jan 3, 2012 | 02:43 AM

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I would only ever get a non-metallic! My Blue Turquiose is stunning to see. My first non-metallic and from now on that's how I'm going!

Jan 3, 2012 | 05:46 AM

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BlackNred

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Originally Posted by rubber_ducky

Metallics, especially blacks, are easier to keep clean than their non-metallic counterparts.

It has been said millions of times that: [non metallic] black isn't a color, it's a job

how about if you are in an area where it never rains during the year and sun is shining eveeeeery day. like Dubai?
should be easier to maintain right?

Jan 3, 2012 | 08:55 AM

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not at all....
the dust will show immediately on a non metallic black car

Jan 3, 2012 | 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackNred

how about if you are in an area where it never rains during the year and sun is shining eveeeeery day. like Dubai?
should be easier to maintain right?

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Originally Posted by ECB

not at all....
the dust will show immediately on a non metallic black car

What ECB said.

IMO, nothing looks better than a freshly cleaned jet black car. But it only looks freshly cleaned for a matter of hours. Never days.

Being in a dry, sunny climate will allow you to dust the car (with a california car duster-like tool) for a rather quick clean-up though.