Black Black Black ??

Dakota Kids · Post by **Dakota Kids** » April 21, 2009, 10:47 pm

Guys what do you think of Black for our Trucks Treasures1 posted this Pic of the most beautiful Black Uni I've ever seen. My painter is trying to get me to reconsider Black as a choice Just for reasons of up keep and the pristine Bodywork needed. I think my bodywork is there but the Black will tell. Anyone with a black Truck needs to let me know IS IT WORTH IT.

They say that's one thing you should do in your lifetime is own a Black Car/Truck. Heres the Link

http://fordtruk.com/forums/album_pic.php?pic_id=5382

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » April 21, 2009, 10:59 pm

the reason they say that craig is because once you own a black car, you will never own another....unless you are a masochist.
when i owned my black lightning i could wash it and see the dust already settling on the hood by the time i was done drying the tailgate.
never again for me, but there are those people that love 'em.

Post by **Greg D** » April 21, 2009, 11:13 pm

I like the front bumper on that Uni, bout what I am doing with mine.
Not many things prettier than a clean black car or truck, also not many things harder to keep clean.

36truck · Post by **36truck** » April 21, 2009, 11:18 pm

Black is beautiful when it is a mile deep & clean & straight. Trying to get all 3 at once is where the MONEY comes in & work.

1961 slickwilly · Post by **1961 slickwilly** » April 21, 2009, 11:28 pm

i currently own a black truck and it looks great but its a pain to keep clean. i washed it drove it to the store and it already had pollen and dust on it

BackyardRest · Post by **BackyardRest** » April 21, 2009, 11:55 pm

Dakota Kids wrote:Guys what do you think of Black for our Trucks Treasures1 posted this Pic of the most beautiful Black Uni I've ever seen. My painter is trying to get me to reconsider Black as a choice Just for reasons of up keep and the pristine Bodywork needed. I think my bodywork is there but the Black will tell. Anyone with a black Truck needs to let me know IS IT WORTH IT. They say that's one thing you should do in your lifetime is own a Black Car/Truck. Heres the Link http://fordtruk.com/forums/album_pic.php?pic_id=5382

I would LOVE to paint something black! (again) I painted a truck black and it looked soooooo nice. (red interior)

If your painter is trying too hard to talk you out of it it probably means only one thing. He is not confident in how it will turn out.

If done right nothing looks better. Just look at how sharp the pictured slick looks. My next slick WILL be black.

Max · Post by **Max** » April 22, 2009, 5:18 am

I've never been a black car/truck type of person - just can't pull it off. But that sure makes our trucks look mean! Wow.

On top of that, there are tri-coat paint systems where they'll lay down a deep, dark red or blue under the black paint that gives it an even richer appearance. Works well on those 50's era sedans and the like.

Blackwaterforge · Post by **Blackwaterforge** » April 22, 2009, 8:05 am

I think there are two colors for trucks. Black and everything else. I may be prejudised because my dad bought a black 65 F100 when I was 11 months old. I grew up in that truck and even though black is hard to keep clean I think a black truck looks better dirty than anything else looks clean.

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » April 22, 2009, 8:23 am

BLACK? WHAT'S WRONG WITH RED?

Seriously, I have always liked and wanted a black car/truck and just bought an 04 F150 SCab. I can tell already, it's going to be a pain, but it is beautiful.

Beauty, in cars, trucks and women, requires a tremendous amount of upkeep and maintenance. Love that black Uni.

stronger66ratfink · Post by **stronger66ratfink** » April 22, 2009, 8:34 am

how about one of each, black is a ba.... to keep clean and looking good
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Post by **Greg D** » April 22, 2009, 8:46 am

Since we are discussing how tough Black is to keep clean. On the other side Silver is about as easy as it gets, my 05 GT was Silver and so is the 06 Fusion - looks clean even if it isn't!

Dakota Kids · Post by **Dakota Kids** » April 22, 2009, 12:43 pm

I posted a Pic in my Gallery Cody's not home these Pics kick my Axx The Black Uni in the Gallery was posted here as a red one a friend Photoshopped it for me to Black and Silver I love the stripe on it when I paint I hope to have the same results...I am trying to go with a nice color I should have had him go Silver with a Black stripe. I have a week to wet sand and get it ready I hope I can.

grump · Post by **grump** » April 22, 2009, 4:58 pm

As some one who drives a black f150 and has a black 73 mustang, I love black cars and trucks but hate keeping them clean. I've painted several black paint jobs over the years from a 66 shelby 350H to a 85 mustang and know what it takes to look good. If you think the body work is good enough it usually means block it at least one more time. That's probably why your painter is trying to disuade you. He knows a lot of people will blame the painter if it does not turn out looking perfect. Just my two cents worth.

semotrucker · Post by **semotrucker** » April 23, 2009, 7:52 am

A black vehicle IS a PITA to keep clean. You see every speck of dirt, every water spot, every polishing swirl. On the other hand...when its clean...BLACK is beautiful

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Cam

Max · Post by **Max** » April 23, 2009, 8:37 am

This guy knows how to polish cars. He posts over in the Autobody101 forum and is from Australia. Goes all over detailing cars and does incredible work with old paint jobs.

This is an example of what he did with a black Porsche:

http://www.autobody101.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10952

Post by **Greg D** » April 23, 2009, 8:44 am

The blue Uni is pretty cool for a high tech custom I even like the stripe. It's a little too low for my taste and the wheels are too big (but I do like the style of them).
It would look great in Silver too - the stripe would be best matt black or even charcoal metallic would be cool too.

charliemccraney · Post by **charliemccraney** » April 23, 2009, 9:55 am

Max wrote:This guy knows how to polish cars. He posts over in the Autobody101 forum and is from Australia. Goes all over detailing cars and does incredible work with old paint jobs.

This is an example of what he did with a black Porsche:

http://www.autobody101.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10952

That does look pretty good. But I wonder why the before Porsche has different wheels and white side markers. The after one has yellow markers. I know they could have been changed but it makes me question the presentation.

Black and maroon are my two favorite colors.

Phil · Post by **Phil** » April 23, 2009, 10:57 am

any hassles that black presents are completely worth it

Grabber blue hides TONS of flaws

Max · Post by **Max** » April 23, 2009, 12:30 pm

Charlie, there was another mention of that as well and I recalled reading the guy changed up a few things to enter it in a show.

Dakota Kids · Post by **Dakota Kids** » April 23, 2009, 12:53 pm

I,m so cornfuzed I am really leaning toward Black and Silver or Silver and Black all the time I've been working on this I think my color has changed too many times. I guess the final decision will be made when I buy the paint. I know when I built my garage it ended up where it did at the last minute. You can't believe how happy I am. I will get to spend the day in the garage today wet sanding and Blocking as soon as I make progress Cody will help me post some Pics.

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