... The black, amazingly, doesn't show black. It reflects everything around it as if a dark mirror, something none of the other colors seem to do. It attracts no attention while it attracts all attention, its both there and not there. And its a pain in the butt in that you'll have to wash and polish it constantly, and every time someone leans on the car they'll leave a tiny scratch that would show in no other color. So there is a tradeoff, as there is with all beauty; its a wonder to look at in its complete elegance, and it'll torture you with its constant complaining. Sound familiar?
Owning a black car is a career all in itself.....
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I can't help but agree with these two sentiments.
There is great satisfaction in viewing your newly washed DBP GTI, gleaming in the sunshine and reflecting the colors of its environment, like a black chameleon. When it's newly waxed, the depth of its color just draws you in like a black hole draws in stellar matter - you can't escape from it.
There is also great frustration in seeing your car dirty not twenty-four hours after you washed it, because of rain, splashes, dust, pollen and a myriad of other items. There is great pain in seeing the scratches, swirls, dings, dents, chips just show up on the car with no rhyme or reason, no matter how careful you are in trying to maintain it.
It is both a curse and a blessing to have a black car.
Some pictures, to illustrate my point:
IMG_0353 by Diondi Tan, on Flickr
IMG_0398 by Diondi Tan, on Flickr
IMG_1599 by Diondi Tan, on Flickr
What kind of wheels are those, does anyone have any suggestions on black wheels that would go well with a white 2010 GTI
I first wanted white with gun metal wheels.
Then I wanted Carbon Steel because it was new.
I got black because:
"Black is my color. I have no other. Nothing else will do.
I've got a black car, black bed, black TV.
I've even got a silk black suit."
Hehe roastpuff, That's where I have seen your car parked hence I had asked you...you live somewhat up the street from my parents....,