easiest color to keep looking clean? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Grishbok · 09-26-2013, 12:46 AM

I always like this question because theres so many factors here.

Lets start by looking at the question, "easiest color to keep looking clean". This means, not actually clean, but just appearance wise. Therefore, the easiest color would be the least reflective, as dirt is most visible by decreasing the reflectivity of the clear coat and paint sitting beneath it. Therefore, white would be easiest as it almost never looks particularly shiny. This doesnt mean it doesnt get dirty, and dirt is contamination on the paint which can lead to faster degredation of the clear coat. The more dirt there is on the paint, the more accelerated the wear on the paint becomes and will fail faster than paint kept clean for the same duration.

These cars are aesthetically beautiful because of the way the light reflects off the curves of the car. Both negative and positive light convergence to highlight the curves or accent the panels. The higher the reflectivity, the more organic, flowing, and true the car is to the designers original intent. Thus, highly polished black is the most reflective/mirror like finish that will accomplish this.

A beautiful example was the unveiling of the Alfa Romeo 8C which was finished in the most perfectly polished black ive ever seen. If only women looked as good as that car....

Lo · 09-26-2013, 05:13 PM

Darker colours contrast more with reflexions like Grishbok says. So light matte colors shouldn't show as much dirt as dark metallic colours IMO. Personnally, I wonder between red and silver how big or small the difference is between their ability to "hide" dirt/grime. I feel as if silver would hide it better. What about you guys?

jeffchap · 09-26-2013, 05:55 PM

I don't know which one is easiest, but I know which one it's not. See avatar...

gzpermadi · 09-27-2013, 07:33 AM

silver

Kimsey47 · 09-27-2013, 07:45 AM

White and silver <- Owned both of these and can vouch for what others are saying about their ability to stay looking clean.

BTW, I have the DGM BRZ and I love it; however, I regret getting white from time to time... Mostly for the dirt reasons you're asking about!

fatoni · 09-28-2013, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kimsey47

White and silver <- Owned both of these and can vouch for what others are saying about their ability to stay looking clean.

BTW, I have the DGM BRZ and I love it; however, I regret getting white from time to time... Mostly for the dirt reasons you're asking about!

im assuming you meant to say that you regret NOT getting white so maybe thats what ill get. i just dont like that i think that the dgm looks better when they are both clean.

Beyer Subaru · 09-28-2013, 11:59 AM

White and Silver. The worst are any darker colors - black, gray, dark blue, etc..

Kimsey47 · 09-28-2013, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatoni

im assuming you meant to say that you regret NOT getting white so maybe thats what ill get. i just dont like that i think that the dgm looks better when they are both clean.

Yeah, sorry about the typo... I will end with saying it seems my dgm seems to get more notice/compliments when it is dirty lol.

hanabie · 09-28-2013, 09:39 PM

silver, swirls are almost non existent. If you like swirls much, get black.

Kelbyat07 · 09-28-2013, 11:32 PM

White is the best color, I hardly see any swirls or smudge on them.

malubawla · 09-28-2013, 11:50 PM

i say silver

Barbarian · 10-10-2013, 07:21 PM

I had a dark grey car before my black fr-s and it was easy to keep clean looking. The FR-S not so much.

09-26-2013, 12:46 AM	#15
Grishbok Volunteer Fire and Rescue Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Ambulance... sideways. Location: No. VA Posts: 546 Thanks: 97 Thanked 350 Times in 166 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I always like this question because theres so many factors here. Lets start by looking at the question, "easiest color to keep looking clean". This means, not actually clean, but just appearance wise. Therefore, the easiest color would be the least reflective, as dirt is most visible by decreasing the reflectivity of the clear coat and paint sitting beneath it. Therefore, white would be easiest as it almost never looks particularly shiny. This doesnt mean it doesnt get dirty, and dirt is contamination on the paint which can lead to faster degredation of the clear coat. The more dirt there is on the paint, the more accelerated the wear on the paint becomes and will fail faster than paint kept clean for the same duration. These cars are aesthetically beautiful because of the way the light reflects off the curves of the car. Both negative and positive light convergence to highlight the curves or accent the panels. The higher the reflectivity, the more organic, flowing, and true the car is to the designers original intent. Thus, highly polished black is the most reflective/mirror like finish that will accomplish this. A beautiful example was the unveiling of the Alfa Romeo 8C which was finished in the most perfectly polished black ive ever seen. If only women looked as good as that car.... __________________ It's more fun to drive a slow car fast, than a fast car slow.

09-27-2013, 07:45 AM	#19
Kimsey47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2016 STI DGM Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,875 Thanks: 1,189 Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	White and silver <- Owned both of these and can vouch for what others are saying about their ability to stay looking clean. BTW, I have the DGM BRZ and I love it; however, I regret getting white from time to time... Mostly for the dirt reasons you're asking about! __________________ Subaru STI :

09-28-2013, 11:32 PM	#24
Kelbyat07 Poor College Kid Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: ~.~ Location: Chicago Posts: 2,801 Thanks: 246 Thanked 2,182 Times in 1,249 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s)	White is the best color, I hardly see any swirls or smudge on them. __________________

09-28-2013, 11:50 PM	#25
malubawla poor man's evora Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Turbod BRZ Location: Dallas Posts: 620 Thanks: 42 Thanked 190 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	i say silver __________________ my build thread http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77434

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Lo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Old Saturn Location: Montreal Posts: 251 Thanks: 202 Thanked 89 Times in 62 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s)	Darker colours contrast more with reflexions like Grishbok says. So light matte colors shouldn't show as much dirt as dark metallic colours IMO. Personnally, I wonder between red and silver how big or small the difference is between their ability to "hide" dirt/grime. I feel as if silver would hide it better. What about you guys?

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Beyer Subaru Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ SWP 6AT Ltd Location: Alexandria, VA. Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 859 Thanked 776 Times in 485 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s)	White and Silver. The worst are any darker colors - black, gray, dark blue, etc..

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