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Old 02-24-2009, 08:31 AM   #1
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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...

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Old 02-24-2009, 09:19 AM   #2
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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.
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Old 02-24-2009, 05:57 PM   #3
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White is worse than black when it comes to showing dirt.
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Old 03-12-2009, 09:58 PM   #4
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i prefer flint mica.... when its clean it gives a greyish black shine with a mutlicolor glare
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