New black c5
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Some good advice above. Black is awesome, but does require some TLC. 
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From: Jacksonville Florida
Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
Screw the dust problem, FINGERPRINTS! Jeez! Who the hell knew people had so many fingers?
I see 'em from Mustang drivers in my mirrors all the time. 
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: BALTIMORE MD
last time
Now this is the last time I'm going to give out this info.If you look in Eckler's catalogue page 127 they have a 7 watt 8 hr. timer, force field generator(the same one used on the Enterprise in startrek only lower in power) which is good for one car or two motorcycles.This will solve all of your dust problems and also keep any cats or stray rodents off your car. Wash it drive it enjoy it don't sweat the small stuff! Great car have FUN. 
Racer
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From: Hartland WI
Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
Screw the dust problem, FINGERPRINTS! Jeez! Who the hell knew people had so many fingers?
I've found that a microfiber towel and quickdetailer are two of my best friends now.
Enjoy the car!
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From: hendersonville nc
I own a Black '04 and I keep it covered to keep the cats from
scratching it up. Buy yourself "the Glosser", it will
help you keep your sanity. I get them at Advanced Auto Parts.They come in packs of 5 wipes and they work great on Black. Takes about 10 to 15 minutes and the car looks great. It's a microfiber cleaning wipe with wax. Best to use them
in the shade and befrore you start the car (and the hood gets hot)
scratching it up. Buy yourself "the Glosser", it will
help you keep your sanity. I get them at Advanced Auto Parts.They come in packs of 5 wipes and they work great on Black. Takes about 10 to 15 minutes and the car looks great. It's a microfiber cleaning wipe with wax. Best to use them
in the shade and befrore you start the car (and the hood gets hot)
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From: Roswell Ga
Originally Posted by Vette Rx
Fingerprints suck. You know you own a black Vette when you're at the gas station trying to close the gas tank cover with your elbow so you don't put fingerprint smudges all over the paint.
You can't win!
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From: Garfield Heights (AKA:Garbage Hts.) Ohio USA
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18
Oldtimer
Good reasons for owning a Black Vette & getting together with other Black Vette Owners:
1. Discuss the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome you developed trying to keep it clean!
2. Stand around and watch the dust collect!
3. Compare swirl marks!
4. Compare Prozac dosage due to fingerprint anxiety!
5. Discuss and compare the pressure and velocity of the water hose used to spray off all the WHITE bird crap on your black car.
6. Discuss the many pounds of turtle wax used to get out those dried water marks off your car from the rain.
7. After all that cleaning, you begin driving your shiny black corvette feeling great, only to discover that you did not get all of the hidden water out of the side mirrors....... Also known as "Side Streak Stress Disorder"!!!.
8. Comparing burn scars from touching your car after being parked in the hot sun.
9. People don't mistake you for a Ferrari.
10. If you turn off the lights, the cops can't see you at night.
11. You never have to buy road tar removal gunk.
12. You never have to clean exhaust smoke residue off the rear.
1. Discuss the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome you developed trying to keep it clean!
2. Stand around and watch the dust collect!
3. Compare swirl marks!
4. Compare Prozac dosage due to fingerprint anxiety!
5. Discuss and compare the pressure and velocity of the water hose used to spray off all the WHITE bird crap on your black car.
6. Discuss the many pounds of turtle wax used to get out those dried water marks off your car from the rain.
7. After all that cleaning, you begin driving your shiny black corvette feeling great, only to discover that you did not get all of the hidden water out of the side mirrors....... Also known as "Side Streak Stress Disorder"!!!.
8. Comparing burn scars from touching your car after being parked in the hot sun.
9. People don't mistake you for a Ferrari.
10. If you turn off the lights, the cops can't see you at night.
11. You never have to buy road tar removal gunk.
12. You never have to clean exhaust smoke residue off the rear.
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From: NE OH
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Originally Posted by dadvan99
7. After all that cleaning, you begin driving your shiny black corvette feeling great, only to discover that you did not get all of the hidden water out of the side mirrors....... Also known as "Side Streak Stress Disorder"!!!.