So is it just me or is black a major scratch magnet? - Toyota Yaris Forums

goku87 · 02-24-2009, 07:04 AM

Just curious if anyone else with black noticed minor phantom scratches appear every now and then.

MadMax · 02-24-2009, 08:31 AM

Black has always been a tough color to maintain on cars; but it looks so cool when it's clean and shiny!

But prepare yourself for the worse! I have...

Cheers! M2

goku87 · 02-24-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

Black has always been a tough color to maintain on cars; but it looks so cool when it's clean and shiny!

But prepare yourself for the worse! I have...

Cheers! M2

Yeah. When I got my windows tinted, i got one of those nifty clear bras put on the front. Not gonna lie, you cant see it at all. I have to point it out to people before they notice it, even when they are right next to my car. That will help with the front.

blktiger60 · 02-24-2009, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

Black has always been a tough color to maintain on cars; but it looks so cool when it's clean and shiny!

But prepare yourself for the worse! I have...

Cheers! M2

White is worse than black when it comes to showing dirt.

tristan · 02-24-2009, 06:23 PM

not just you lol
i've gotten used to it
i hate washing my car because i always find new scratches :(

texkid · 02-24-2009, 06:54 PM

Black is the worse, yes. But like everyone else agrees, its very sexy when clean. Luckily, there are some affordable polishes that will fix almost any scratch.

Nagoya_TRD. · 02-25-2009, 06:46 PM

Invest in a Porter Cable 7336SP Orbital, some pads, Menzerna polish and some wax.

Black can be tamed.

YarisSedan · 02-25-2009, 08:05 PM

The thing about black is it looks one of the best when its clean. But gets dirty easy and scratches easily. For every pro theres usually a con.

MUSKOKA800 · 02-25-2009, 08:14 PM

Nautical Blue Metallic is also prone to tiny, but visible scratches. I adore the colour but it is difficult to keep pristine.

goku87 · 02-26-2009, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nagoya_TRD.

Invest in a Porter Cable 7336SP Orbital, some pads, Menzerna polish and some wax.

Black can be tamed.

Will look in to it.

Thanks.

ztlonewolf · 02-26-2009, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nagoya_TRD.

Invest in a Porter Cable 7336SP Orbital, some pads, Menzerna polish and some wax.

Black can be tamed.

nah,you don't need all that,just some good old fashioned paste wax and elbow grease will get rid of the scratches.

Nagoya_TRD. · 02-26-2009, 09:01 PM

Yeah, but that's more like filler wax. Wash the car a few times again and the scratches will be back. Hand polishing can never build the heat and friction a machine and it's accessories can to truly "correct" paint. When you are correcting and polishing paint, you are removing and blending clearcoat on an ultra-fine level (it never really hurts the car).

Vinsanity · 02-27-2009, 02:59 PM

Can't go wrong with black, but have to face that people like to key them too... happened to my cuzzin's ride

blktiger60 · 02-27-2009, 06:54 PM

It's a machine and as such I expect it to get dings dents and scratches.
Personally, I don't get too excited about machine wear.

360cubes · 02-27-2009, 10:16 PM

Black is my fav colour. Or um, the absence of colour I suppose.

I have an Ingersoll Rand polisher. I went through a few electrics which did the job but the air polisher gives me the torque I need, especially when cleaning up rims. I notice scratches more on metallic paints than I do on standard gloss. Most scratches can be buffed out in no time. Every spring and fall I give my vehicles the full Mothers treatment - hand wash; clay bar treatment; 3 step wax system. I only wax fixed windows (not including windshield) for safety. It takes the near part of a day to do the job correctly along with a full interior detail but the end result is excellent and if you keep up with the regular cleanings and waxing it can aid in resale value when the time comes.

KRAZGRL · 03-11-2009, 03:19 AM

This is the reason I went from a white civic, to a black civic, and now to a white Yaris. lol I will never own a black car ever again no matter how beautiful it looks. Just is way too hard to keep clean & looking great.

JapRulezz · 03-12-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

Black has always been a tough color to maintain on cars; but it looks so cool when it's clean and shiny!

But prepare yourself for the worse! I have...

Cheers! M2

i prefer flint mica.... when its clean it gives a greyish black shine with a mutlicolor glare

TitaniumBarbell · 03-17-2009, 01:55 PM

I'm so frustrated because my Blk Yaris have alot of scratches. I'm thinking to paint of a different color, like charcoal grey.

02-24-2009, 07:04 AM	#1
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02-25-2009, 08:14 PM	#9
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	Nautical Blue Metallic is also prone to tiny, but visible scratches. I adore the colour but it is difficult to keep pristine. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

02-27-2009, 06:54 PM	#14
blktiger60 View User's Garage Drives: `08 HB S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 152	It's a machine and as such I expect it to get dings dents and scratches. Personally, I don't get too excited about machine wear. __________________ - The Black Ship Yaris -

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02-24-2009, 08:31 AM	#2
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Black has always been a tough color to maintain on cars; but it looks so cool when it's clean and shiny! But prepare yourself for the worse! I have... Cheers! M2

02-24-2009, 06:23 PM	#5
tristan it's been a while View User's Garage Drives: 2009 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 110	not just you lol i've gotten used to it i hate washing my car because i always find new scratches :(

02-24-2009, 06:54 PM	#6
texkid The one with cheese on it Drives: '10 Corolla S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 380	Black is the worse, yes. But like everyone else agrees, its very sexy when clean. Luckily, there are some affordable polishes that will fix almost any scratch.

02-25-2009, 06:46 PM	#7
Nagoya_TRD. Drives: None. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 131	Invest in a Porter Cable 7336SP Orbital, some pads, Menzerna polish and some wax. Black can be tamed.

02-25-2009, 08:05 PM	#8
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	The thing about black is it looks one of the best when its clean. But gets dirty easy and scratches easily. For every pro theres usually a con.

02-26-2009, 09:01 PM	#12
Nagoya_TRD. Drives: None. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 131	Yeah, but that's more like filler wax. Wash the car a few times again and the scratches will be back. Hand polishing can never build the heat and friction a machine and it's accessories can to truly "correct" paint. When you are correcting and polishing paint, you are removing and blending clearcoat on an ultra-fine level (it never really hurts the car).

02-27-2009, 02:59 PM	#13
Vinsanity View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakland, Cali Posts: 65	Can't go wrong with black, but have to face that people like to key them too... happened to my cuzzin's ride

02-27-2009, 10:16 PM	#15
360cubes Drives: 2000 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario Posts: 82	Black is my fav colour. Or um, the absence of colour I suppose. I have an Ingersoll Rand polisher. I went through a few electrics which did the job but the air polisher gives me the torque I need, especially when cleaning up rims. I notice scratches more on metallic paints than I do on standard gloss. Most scratches can be buffed out in no time. Every spring and fall I give my vehicles the full Mothers treatment - hand wash; clay bar treatment; 3 step wax system. I only wax fixed windows (not including windshield) for safety. It takes the near part of a day to do the job correctly along with a full interior detail but the end result is excellent and if you keep up with the regular cleanings and waxing it can aid in resale value when the time comes.

03-11-2009, 03:19 AM	#16
KRAZGRL Crazy Girl (Kasey) Drives: 09 Yaris 3D; 05 R6; 00civic si Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 383	This is the reason I went from a white civic, to a black civic, and now to a white Yaris. lol I will never own a black car ever again no matter how beautiful it looks. Just is way too hard to keep clean & looking great.

03-17-2009, 01:55 PM	#18
TitaniumBarbell Drives: Yaris 3Dr LiftBLACK Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 197	I'm so frustrated because my Blk Yaris have alot of scratches. I'm thinking to paint of a different color, like charcoal grey.