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contaygious
Active Member
The hlossy white is pure sport. Gtr, r8, etc. I think blue and pearl are classier and look better with silver rims. I have always done black so went white this time, I think it depends on how you are feeling mike! Both great options and both nice with tan,
MikeK, I empathize with how hard your decision is and commend you for putting it out there for feedback. Many times a sounding board from others or just writing your thoughts out clearly helps. I hope this thread serves its purpose for you. Here are my two cents after reading through this thread and your other posts about color:
On Model S you seem to like the aesthetics of the blue better than the white. Blue is prettier to you but not slam dunk prettier or you wouldn't have this decision. However, you recognize that the maintenance of the blue will be significantly more than the white if you want to keep it looking sharp most of the time. Tesla's blue is actually a chameleon--blue (sun) and black (shade and at night), which makes it extremely interesting but also means it's much more like a black car in showing dirt, swirls, etc, than a typical dark blue car. If you make the effort to keep the blue Model S clean most all the time you will likely always find it a bit more attractive than the white. However, if you don't keep up with it all the time, on average it is not going to look as good to you as the white since they are not that far apart aesthetically to you when both are in top buffed condition.
Model S white is an absolute knockout. The contrasts of the black nose cone, black pano glass, black lower rear bumper and chrome door handles create a remarkable effect. It is nothing like other white cars. It is a white Model S, a unicorn among white cars, extra-ordinary. You would be getting an aesthetically exceptional car in white. The blue is prettier to your eye when they both have their best dresses on (fully cleaned and buffed), but that doesn't mean if you decided on the white that you wouldn't have a drop dead gorgeous car.
From an outside observer's standpoint, your decision appears to pivot on how much weight you give the aesthetic advantage of the blue to your eye compared to the weight you give the maintenance advantage of the white which is no slacker in the aesthetics department itself. As others have said, you cannot possibly go wrong.
On Model S you seem to like the aesthetics of the blue better than the white. Blue is prettier to you but not slam dunk prettier or you wouldn't have this decision. However, you recognize that the maintenance of the blue will be significantly more than the white if you want to keep it looking sharp most of the time. Tesla's blue is actually a chameleon--blue (sun) and black (shade and at night), which makes it extremely interesting but also means it's much more like a black car in showing dirt, swirls, etc, than a typical dark blue car. If you make the effort to keep the blue Model S clean most all the time you will likely always find it a bit more attractive than the white. However, if you don't keep up with it all the time, on average it is not going to look as good to you as the white since they are not that far apart aesthetically to you when both are in top buffed condition.
Model S white is an absolute knockout. The contrasts of the black nose cone, black pano glass, black lower rear bumper and chrome door handles create a remarkable effect. It is nothing like other white cars. It is a white Model S, a unicorn among white cars, extra-ordinary. You would be getting an aesthetically exceptional car in white. The blue is prettier to your eye when they both have their best dresses on (fully cleaned and buffed), but that doesn't mean if you decided on the white that you wouldn't have a drop dead gorgeous car.
From an outside observer's standpoint, your decision appears to pivot on how much weight you give the aesthetic advantage of the blue to your eye compared to the weight you give the maintenance advantage of the white which is no slacker in the aesthetics department itself. As others have said, you cannot possibly go wrong.
spatterso911
P100DL - Raven
I'm going with black, but only because I have finally honed my routine on keeping the car looking good. I have had red, silver, blue, black, and gray. Gray was great, but I can't seem to get excited about the gray. This car just looks so good in dark colors that my vote is to go dark!
Continuing my campaign to increase the number of cars that actually have color: Go Blue! There are so many cars in the white/silver/gray/black range.
goyogi
Member
How about white with blue bolts of electricity? Or blue with two large white racing stripes?
Okay...I'll actually be useful. How about deciding on what interior color you like and then matching the exterior color? Grey would look amazing with the blue for example.
Okay...I'll actually be useful. How about deciding on what interior color you like and then matching the exterior color? Grey would look amazing with the blue for example.
mnx
2018 M3P
How would the dolphin grey paint hold up? I currently have a white car and love it. When it gets dirty I take it to the touchless carwash, no worrying about swirl marks, dust/pollen etc. Is the grey more like a dark colour that shows every little imperfection and requires meticulous care? Or is it more like white/silver which are less hassle?
My wife's BMW is a very similar color to the Dolphin Gray. It is great at masking normal dust/dirt/pollen.
ModelS1079
Member
Now, I have chosen the Paint Armour (really), but only after this careful discussion with my Tesla Specialist:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5gwc4UizUc
Do tell! Please!!
@ddruz: Thanks for your thoughtful comments. Everybody else, too!
mknox
Well-Known Member
I tend to like the darker colors over white (personal preference), but my last two cars were black and as other have said, they look great when they're clean and polished, but show every speck of dirt and water spot not to mention scratches and swirls over time.
I was "sold" on the Grey until I drove a Blue one at the Get Amped event and really, really liked that color. Actually Sig Red is my favorite, but won't be getting a Sig so that's not an option. I do worry about the dark color issues with the Blue and, as such, remain torn on color selection.
At the end of the day, it's a personal decision, but I can attest to the fact that Black (and dark colors in general) do show dirt and wear more than lighter colors.
I was "sold" on the Grey until I drove a Blue one at the Get Amped event and really, really liked that color. Actually Sig Red is my favorite, but won't be getting a Sig so that's not an option. I do worry about the dark color issues with the Blue and, as such, remain torn on color selection.
At the end of the day, it's a personal decision, but I can attest to the fact that Black (and dark colors in general) do show dirt and wear more than lighter colors.
favo
P3D+ owner
goyogi
Member
+1 for Zaino. My previous black Impala SS is large like the MS and Zaino made keeping it looking good easy. We had an auto detailer that serviced cars at the office and was impressed whenever I did the simple upkeep. I clayed and 'waxed' it once a year which would take a few hours and used the Zaino wash every weekend which takes as long as a regular car wash. Super simple. A few other tips, use a synthetic chamois as they work better than the natural ones. On the flip side natural sponges are better than artificial ones. Home Depot carried nice large ones years ago. Not sure if they still do. Water blades are helpful too in quickly drying the car.
Though it's been 7 years since I've had a nice car to upkeep so this info may be out of date and there may be even better info out there.
Though it's been 7 years since I've had a nice car to upkeep so this info may be out of date and there may be even better info out there.
But you're going blue nonetheless? Do you just accept that it won't look its best most of the time, or do you have a strategy for keeping it looking nice?
mknox
Well-Known Member
Well... I'm still torn, but really liked the blue when I saw and drove it at the Get Amped event. My last two cars were black, and even though I knew how much trouble it was keeping my first black car clean, I still couldn't resist when I bought my current car!
I think some cars look good in white, but the the white Model S just didn't do it for me.
I do try and carefully hand wash my cars, and polish/wax twice a year. In the Canadian winter months, I am relegated to the car wash, but only use the "touchless" kind.
My absolute favorite color on Model S is the Sig Red, but I won't be getting a Sig, so that's off the list. It's between the Grey and Blue right now. One other thing that's swaying me towards the Blue is that it seems to be somewhat unique in my neck of the woods. It seems every other car on the road here is either Silver or Grey.
Mike
teslasguy
MSP P#1117
I had a black BMW 740IL and I never really found it that hard to keep clean.
I'm going with the Blue for my new MSP.
I'm going with the Blue for my new MSP.
I agree, that's why I'm getting that exact combo. Also the dark performance 21" wheels look the best on a blue car in my opinion, together with the CF interior accents :love:
ModelS1079
Member
Me too. And ever since I sent it in I'm eying every blue car I see. So, I saw the blue Roadster but not the Blue Model S. Ordering based on MikeK's wrap-around videos and pictures. Which is a little crazy but no Blue Model S near Mass to see. Opinions: it is lighter than Audi Midnight Blue? BMW midnight Blue? AMC Gremlin Powder Puff Blue? Any comparisons and comments on whether it looks darker/lighter than MikeK's pics/videos (which are spectacular and easily found with a Forum search for pacific blue)? Thanks
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