Black Granite Metallic - How's it holding up?

[natrixgli]

Hi There -

I've been planning to acquire a Sonic RS. I'm trying to decide on a color. I like the black because all the trim blends in nicely for a clean look. But I'm concerned about added maintenance and wear which really shows on a black car.

I have no choice but to park the car outside, including during winter. (I'm in SE Wisconsin) So I'm curious how well the Black Granite Metallic has held up for others. I think white or silver is a safe bet given my circumstances, but black is more readily available in my area AND to me it just looks great.

 

[Breezybro]

I've had mine since April last year, 2013, and I've had no problems. I wish I didn't have black some days, can't do as many visual mods


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2013 Chevy Sonic RS 1.4l 6M Black Granite Metallic

 

[JackGSonic]

My black has held up well this summer. Have had it for 6 months now. Give it some UV protectant every now and then and it should hold up a long time.

 

[Breezybro]

What is this uv protectant


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2013 Chevy Sonic RS 1.4l 6M Black Granite Metallic

 

[RobbyS]

I got my car March of 2013 and I hate to say it, but...I regret getting black.
I have OCD and I can't stand having a dirty car, so I have to wash it about every other day because it doesn't stay in the garage.
It seems like it's not as hard to keep clean as just a gloss black, so it's more like keeping a grey car clean.
I don't think I have any swirls on my car, but if I do, the color hides them pretty well. The color looks really really good though.
I wish I would've gotten white or silver though.

 

[overwest]

I wash my car every saturday and hit it with black detailer and it holds up pretty well...

for the first six hours. having a black car in AZ is a PITA.