Why did i have white!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Page 2

SuffolkBoy · Dec 17th, 2014, 16:25

I have had black, white and red cars over the past 5 years and the black one always was the worst to keep clean.

It is strange how white cars show the dirt as "black" whilst other colours show the dirt as "white".

Considered1 · Dec 17th, 2014, 16:52

Dirt on my Saville Grey is pretty err Grey...I find the wheels, which are also Grey, take most of the dirt so I'm d d Grey all over, yes I am, Grey all over

Westyman · Dec 17th, 2014, 18:24

My car is mucky brown and then I wash it and.......it's still brown! aka Twilight Bronze

PEGE63 · Dec 17th, 2014, 18:34

I loved my white 945, easy to keep clean, the second mid blue was of course good but the black Toyota was a REAL pain. Current grey V70 brill but I have a soft spot for white, always have even when not in fashion as they are now.

Loskie · Dec 17th, 2014, 19:03

never understood the resurgence of white as a popular colour. Should have been left in the 80's with XR3i's or just for Police cars.
Dreadful colour,or is it a tone?
Makes motors look like fridges.

MikeIOW · Dec 17th, 2014, 19:16

Each to their own, eh Loskie....FYI, I had an XR3i in the 80's....in black....& that was a right pain to keep clean!
I personally think the white looks really sharp, especially with the tinted windows.....mind you, my fridge is silver, so perhaps that explains why I don't think of Stormy as a fridge

AngloScot · Dec 17th, 2014, 19:50

My Mrs had a white car in the 80's she vowed then never to get a white car again - and she hasn't.
Everyone to their own, but I think white shows the dirt just as bad as black or any other colour for that matter.

XCeed · Dec 17th, 2014, 20:11

I have had a number of white cars and loads of black. White undoubtedly the worst, lower doors, wheel arches and panels showing every splash of muck and a quick clean-off left two shades of white!
Never personally had a problem with metallic black, only ever swill it off after rain (never polished) and it looks stunning. Mind you, I don't have detailing aspirations - waste of effort, does anyone really care what other people's cars look like??!!

MikeIOW · Dec 17th, 2014, 22:54

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Originally Posted by XCeed

Mind you, I don't have detailing aspirations - waste of effort, does anyone really care what other people's cars look like??!!

Nope, I don't car what other peoples cars look like......but I like mine in nice condition

Mind you, in winter, all bets are off for me....it's gonna get dirty no matter what colour, so let it.....if we have a nice weekend & I have time spare, I'll give it a wash, but otherwise it could be a while.....
Like Harvey & Sunshine, I sometimes wash the wheels in between, gives a great illusion of a clean car with very little effort!

AngloScot · Dec 18th, 2014, 11:01

I use one of the spray on detailers on my car and it comes up lovely every time I wash it. It also gives the nice beading effect when it rains.

If I wanted to drive around in a dirty/messy car I wouldn't have bought a brand new XC60. I like it to look great.

Dec 17th, 2014, 16:25	#11
SuffolkBoy VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lowestoft	I have had black, white and red cars over the past 5 years and the black one always was the worst to keep clean. It is strange how white cars show the dirt as "black" whilst other colours show the dirt as "white". __________________ MY23 XC40 Recharge Ultimate Single Motor - Fjord Blue with Fjord Blue interior (AAOS) Previous:-MY21 XC60 B5P;MY19 V90CC; MY18 XC60; MY17 XC60; MY15 XC60

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Considered1 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 13th, 2021 21:30 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire	Dirt on my Saville Grey is pretty err Grey...I find the wheels, which are also Grey, take most of the dirt so I'm d d Grey all over, yes I am, Grey all over __________________ Audi RS6 5.0 v10 Quattro, Sepang Blue, Dynamic Ride Control BOSE TV 572hp 20" wheels Fuel Card! MY15 Volvo XC60 D4R-Design LuxNav FWD Auto Polestar 200HP, Saville Grey,Privacy,DSP,Winter illumination,On Call,Gear Shift,F&R Park Assist & Camera

Dec 17th, 2014, 18:24	#13
Westyman VOC Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 20:57 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Derby	My car is mucky brown and then I wash it and.......it's still brown! aka Twilight Bronze __________________ 2014MY XC60 D5 SE Lux AWD Geartronic hauling a 2011MY Vanmaster Accolade And for more fun: 1972 MG B GT

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PEGE63 Master Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2023 11:23 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stenungsund	I loved my white 945, easy to keep clean, the second mid blue was of course good but the black Toyota was a REAL pain. Current grey V70 brill but I have a soft spot for white, always have even when not in fashion as they are now. __________________ Peter V70 D5 (185) SE Sport, Geartronic, 58 MY08 4C. 133k (before Avensis 55 95K, P97 945 LPT 2.3FK 113K and J92 945 2.0T 165K)

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MikeIOW Premier Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 15:56 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Leicester	Each to their own, eh Loskie....FYI, I had an XR3i in the 80's....in black....& that was a right pain to keep clean! I personally think the white looks really sharp, especially with the tinted windows.....mind you, my fridge is silver, so perhaps that explains why I don't think of Stormy as a fridge __________________ Introducing Stormy!: XC60 D4 2.0 (+Polestar) SE Lux Nav auto: Stormtrooper White , tints, heated & parking everything, DSP & more Gone Electric! Kona 64kWh - £50 each if you join Octopus Energy - I will donate £25 to your charity, msg me!

Dec 17th, 2014, 19:03	#15
Loskie Senior Member Last Online: Aug 16th, 2018 18:40 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Castle Douglas	never understood the resurgence of white as a popular colour. Should have been left in the 80's with XR3i's or just for Police cars. Dreadful colour,or is it a tone? Makes motors look like fridges.

Dec 17th, 2014, 19:50	#17
AngloScot Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 14:17 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: home counties	My Mrs had a white car in the 80's she vowed then never to get a white car again - and she hasn't. Everyone to their own, but I think white shows the dirt just as bad as black or any other colour for that matter. __________________ My 14.5 2014 XC60 SE Lux Geartronic Sapphire Black winter pack with ABL, Front park assist, Dk tint glass rear/cargo, Tempa spare wheel.

Dec 17th, 2014, 20:11	#18
XCeed Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 19:52 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Northern Territories	I have had a number of white cars and loads of black. White undoubtedly the worst, lower doors, wheel arches and panels showing every splash of muck and a quick clean-off left two shades of white! Never personally had a problem with metallic black, only ever swill it off after rain (never polished) and it looks stunning. Mind you, I don't have detailing aspirations - waste of effort, does anyone really care what other people's cars look like??!! __________________ Volvo XC40 B3 mild hybrid 2023. Previously Plug In Hybrid 2021 XC40 Recharge 2021, and XC40 2019, V60, two XC60s, various BMWs and Mercs. Last edited by XCeed; Dec 17th, 2014 at 20:13. Reason: Spelling correction

Dec 18th, 2014, 11:01	#20
AngloScot Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 14:17 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: home counties	I use one of the spray on detailers on my car and it comes up lovely every time I wash it. It also gives the nice beading effect when it rains. If I wanted to drive around in a dirty/messy car I wouldn't have bought a brand new XC60. I like it to look great. __________________ My 14.5 2014 XC60 SE Lux Geartronic Sapphire Black winter pack with ABL, Front park assist, Dk tint glass rear/cargo, Tempa spare wheel.

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