Black or white model 3?

[massonron192]

Recently ordered a performance model 3 with black exterior. However, I’m thinking about switching over to white now. Was wondering if anyone had inputs on the black vs white paint. I’m worried about black getting scratched and with the white, worried about looking bad 2-3 years later when the polish dulls.

 

[wingnutsglory]

I originally decided on black and then went with white for durability, maintainability, lower cost, and that I ended up thinking that the white was better looking. The black tends to disguise some of the design elements of the car. And the pearl effect adds depth.

 

[massonron192]

I originally decided on black and then went with white for durability, maintainability, lower cost, and that I ended up thinking that the white was better looking. The black tends to disguise some of the design elements of the car. And the pearl effect adds depth.

That’s what I’m thinking. Had a white car now for several years and been wanting a black car but feel with a Tesla the white shows the lines more.

 

[adaminfl]

I had a black Corvette Stingray Z06 with black rims. It was impossible to keep clean. I’ve always said I’d never own a white car. Currently have a white Acura RDX A-Speck with black rims and red interior and I love it. M3P in order. White/Black. Going to dechrome it which makes it look that much better. To bad no red seat option. Similar to the below, but with black side mirrors.

 

[adaminfl]

 

[Evergreeen]

save your 1500 and get white

 

[dandrewk]

Black looks awesome when cleaned and polished. It loses a lot with even a sprinkling of dust.

White shows off lines better than any color. I think that’s why it takes my breath away, just a little, whenever I see one.

If you keep white polished and clean, it should never lose it’s luster. You might consider a ceramic or similar coating.

 

[Birdman325]

I was never a fan of white cars, but I think the Model 3 in white looks great. And as noted, when clean, (and I mean really clean) nothing is like a black car. But given that it is virtually impossible to keep it that way, I vote white.

 

[Rachmaninov]

Black cars look best!

BUT only for about 1/2 hour after you fully detail them, after that short time every dust spec, paint imperfection, minor scratch etc etc etc will drive you crazy.

 

[holmgang]

Personal rule: never black car

 

[camalaio]

Black almost universally will show every swirl, scratch, layer of dust, etc.

We have a black Honda Fit. It shows every scratch, swirl, and spec of dust very well compared to other vehicles we've had.

That said, sometimes people just like the black.

 

[FutureShock]

White readily shows dirt and dust too, but nothing is quite as bad as black in that regard.

Really, only certain shades of silver or gray are any help on that.

 

[George75]

I too was just as torn between black and white so I split the difference (mostly) and went with Midnight Silver Metallic.

 

[dandrewk]

White is also highly visible in day and night.

 

[BigEd54]

IMO nothing says "performance" like red.

 

[inthecity]

Black on this car is fantastic, the way it hides some of the lines just makes the car look so sleek and agile. That said, the only questions you need to ask are how often do you like to wash your car and how bothered are you by a dirty car?

 

[inthecity]

Another point is with white becoming the free colour, they’re everywhere if that matters to you.
In my day to day I rarely ever see another black model 3, they’re mostly red and some grey.

 

[Chisale]

I think the white looks great on the M3 but I know what you mean about the luster. If you see two white Teslas next to each other at a SC and one is more than a year older than the other it does really show. Not anything you'd notice though unless they were side by side.

 

[dandrewk]

I think the white looks great on the M3 but I know what you mean about the luster. If you see two white Teslas next to each other at a SC and one is more than a year older than the other it does really show. Not anything you'd notice though unless they were side by side.

Agreed. This is where aftermarket coatings come in handy. Expensive, but it should keep the white... white.

 

[DKM3D]

White performance with the new black alloy looks really dope! Just saw one going to SF port during evening commute today!