Hi, I am looking for a 997 C4S and one that I am interested in is Basalt Black, I have always been told that black is a nightmare to live with eg showing up the dirt.... Has anyone got any views on this.
To be fair any dark metallic is harder to maintain as it shows the dirt/dust more also any scratches or marring to the paint. Stone chips show up white in contrast to the dark due to primer or wax residue in the chip.
As Robert says , all darks need to be kept clean and look stunning when the are clean . a good set of products and a proper cleaning regime will make it much easier for you . Lots of helpful guys on here re products and how to lookafter the paint.
Silver is the most forgiving colour but very hard to make it pop. although some have got some very nice results and subtle accents badging can make silver pop
White hides the swirls but is a pig to keep clean
Red is a bit like the dark colours in whe way it looks
yellow is insects favourite colour and with insects comes birds so you will be forever cleaning insects and poo of the car lol.
The choice is yours but all have pros and cons. :thumb: :grin:
One of the best looking colours on a Porsche IMO when clean and swirl-free but be prepared to put in a lot of time and effort if you're particular about how your car looks.
It's merciless at showing dirt, dust, pollen and any kind of marring to the paint but it could be the perfect colour for you if you're into detailing - it will keep you busy but will also be very rewarding.
Perfect for a garage queen but a tough colour for a daily driver, especially in our climate. :lightening:
Well just as i thought, many thanks for all your replies.
RJS in Slough have one, 2010 57k miles for £47k, I really wanted one under 50k miles but their is not much about at the mo
I would of preferred dark grey but black definitely looks the part.