Why, In the world did I get BLACK!
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LandRvr Convert
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So.....what are the number 1 and 2 colors?
White would be my guess for number 1.
There are so many white cars and SUVs in Atlanta. Alot of white Escalades and Tahoes all blinged out with chrome wheels and tinted windows.
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2003-4x4runner said:
So.....what are the number 1 and 2 colors?
White would be my guess for number 1.
There are so many white cars and SUVs in Atlanta. Alot of white Escalades and Tahoes all blinged out with chrome wheels and tinted windows.
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2003-4x4runner
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White just made #1 this year, then comes Silver. Silver was #1 for 3 or 4 years in a row. Here in the Bay Area CA, Silver is still #1
Just to think i almost bought the White 4 Runner
LandRvr Convert said:So.....what are the number 1 and 2 colors?
White would be my guess for number 1.
There are so many white cars and SUVs in Atlanta. Alot of white Escalades and Tahoes all blinged out with chrome wheels and tinted windows.
White just made #1 this year, then comes Silver. Silver was #1 for 3 or 4 years in a row. Here in the Bay Area CA, Silver is still #1
Just to think i almost bought the White 4 Runner
LandRvr Convert
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I agree, that combo DOES look great! The 5% tint is killer too especially on a white car. It's a good contrast. I have thought about 5% on my 4Runner, but I'm hesitant. I used to have 5% on my Discovery, but lane changing on the highway at night or in the rain was really challenging (i.e. alot of time looking in the mirrors instead of the road ahead of me). Also backing out of a parking spot at night was tricky too.
What I'm more inclined to do at this point is match my front windows to the factory tint in the back. We'll see. The scorching sun of the summertime is near.
josh220 said:
I agree, that combo DOES look great! The 5% tint is killer too especially on a white car. It's a good contrast. I have thought about 5% on my 4Runner, but I'm hesitant. I used to have 5% on my Discovery, but lane changing on the highway at night or in the rain was really challenging (i.e. alot of time looking in the mirrors instead of the road ahead of me). Also backing out of a parking spot at night was tricky too.
What I'm more inclined to do at this point is match my front windows to the factory tint in the back. We'll see. The scorching sun of the summertime is near.
josh220
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If you want to go with a darker tint but not 5% like on your other vehicle, I suggest 20% over the factory tint, and 35% or 20% on the front. The 20% over factory gives it a nice dark appearance but is still very easy to see out of at night and in the rain. Looking over my shoulder to make a lane change on the freeway at night has never been an issue.
LandRvr Convert said:I agree, that combo DOES look great! The 5% tint is killer too especially on a white car. It's a good contrast. I have thought about 5% on my 4Runner, but I'm hesitant. I used to have 5% on my Discovery, but lane changing on the highway at night or in the rain was really challenging (i.e. alot of time looking in the mirrors instead of the road ahead of me). Also backing out of a parking spot at night was tricky too.
What I'm more inclined to do at this point is match my front windows to the factory tint in the back. We'll see. The scorching sun of the summertime is near.
If you want to go with a darker tint but not 5% like on your other vehicle, I suggest 20% over the factory tint, and 35% or 20% on the front. The 20% over factory gives it a nice dark appearance but is still very easy to see out of at night and in the rain. Looking over my shoulder to make a lane change on the freeway at night has never been an issue.
LandRvr Convert
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Black is Bad
Hey, thanks Josh, I'll keep that in mind. Sounds like a good idea to me. Thanks!
josh220 said:
Hey, thanks Josh, I'll keep that in mind. Sounds like a good idea to me. Thanks!
BajaRnnr
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I hate black. I have had mine for almost 2 years now. I live close to a freeway so it is impossible to keep it clean for longer then a day. Not to mention, you can see every scratch and ding from those bas****s that don't know how to control their door when they open it. However it is the best color when it is washed and polished.
mikehinthehouse
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Black all the way! =)
josh220
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I spent a few hours detailing my truck yesterday with my Zaino's products, and got rid of about 50-75% of my swirls. The next detail should kill the remaining stubborn swirls. It actually stayed 90% dust free and it's been about 36 hours, so I guess these coats did a better job at repelling dust than the last coat. When I used Carnuba, it was brown with dust by the next morning. Black is definitely a royal pain in my ass, but it looks amazing with some time and effort.
AdoboRunner
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your runner looks good man....good luck in keeping the color looking good
mikehinthehouse
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Net4n6 said:
heck yeah get after it man! get a few beers too that always keeps me motivated when cleaning it! Mine is super dust right now... i went through a construction site today... and it is covered.. I will have to get after it this weekend.
wazzuFreddo
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The cop that wrote me a ticket in the rain at night a few months back wrote down the color of my truck as black 
V8Limited4wd
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yeah it is a pita to keep a black car clean... but i forget about it after i wash bessie.
