I don't get the attraction of all black, or all dark.

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Mean_Green

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There isn't really just a general discussion area, non model specific and I don't want to post in someone's thread and seem to be pointing fingers.

I've read a number of threads where people want to make everything all black, or all dark colors, inside and out. I've even known people who painted the walls black in their homes. I just don't get it. To me, it makes things dark and dingey and shows dust easily That, and you can't see. You need much more light which is more of an issue in homes than vehicles.

I like light, though not necessarily overly bright. My vehicle interiors have always been light colored. My rooms have always been painted in offwhites or pale colors to reflect as much light as possible. I never have a lot of lights on as an energy saving measure, so light colors make that much easier. I've gotten to where I almost never drive after dark, so interior lighting isn't as important for that, but I have converted all interior lights to LED, so what little there is makes it easier to see if parked inside.

In your dark, dark vehicles, don't you have to run the AC harder? Isn't it unbearable getting in after being parked in an open lot on a hot sunny day?
 

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The like of color is subjective, to each their own. I’d never buy a yellow or purple car. but they’re a hit for some.

Same with blacking out chrome, it’s not for everyone. personal thing

Function I don’t think plays a role in selecting color, white indeed would make sense in hotter climates.

Love my white yukon with chrome.
 

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Not a fan of that "murdered" look either or LED interior lights for that matter! LOL

As you alluded to, to each, his own!

Remote start gets my black truck nice and cool when we mount up.
Agree. I love my all LED exterior lights, but inside, with the exception of adding the footwell lights, as they removed them in ‘03, my interior lighting is stock (except for cluster, and controls -blue led). I certainly don’t need to blast my retinas every time I open the door or turn on the interior lights.
 

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As stated above, to each his own. Personally, I like the LEDs in the interior. I, and particularly my wife, like to be able to very clearly see the entire interior of the truck, particularly parked at night in a public place, before getting into the truck.

Freedom of choice..... Ain't it sweet!!
 

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There isn't really just a general discussion area, non model specific and I don't want to post in someone's thread and seem to be pointing fingers.

I've read a number of threads where people want to make everything all black, or all dark colors, inside and out. I've even known people who painted the walls black in their homes. I just don't get it. To me, it makes things dark and dingey and shows dust easily That, and you can't see. You need much more light which is more of an issue in homes than vehicles.

I like light, though not necessarily overly bright. My vehicle interiors have always been light colored. My rooms have always been painted in offwhites or pale colors to reflect as much light as possible. I never have a lot of lights on as an energy saving measure, so light colors make that much easier. I've gotten to where I almost never drive after dark, so interior lighting isn't as important for that, but I have converted all interior lights to LED, so what little there is makes it easier to see if parked inside.

In your dark, dark vehicles, don't you have to run the AC harder? Isn't it unbearable getting in after being parked in an open lot on a hot sunny day?


Oooh! One of my favorite Rolling Stones tracks...


"I see a green truck
and I want it painted black

No colors anymore
I want them to turn black

I see Tahoes drive by
All bright with wheels of chrome

I have to turn my head
Until the color's gone"


BTW, yOu'Re WrOnG iF yOu DoN't HaVe YoUr WhItEwAlLs OuT.
 

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One Suburban is white, one is Burgundy; the Siera is gold/pewter; and the Silverado is black. I wasn't seeking a black truck. As a matter of fact, I've always tried avoiding black vehicles. But this is kind of a deal that fell in my lap. I was looking for a Sierra Denali (extended cab) and ended up with a Silverado Crew cab. And the extra room has been so useful.
 

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I go back and forth. I had a black 2007 Tahoe Z71. Went badgeless and all LED inside and out. Swapped it back to near stock. Sold it. Bought my gold two-door. Put all new chrome on it and all LED interior/exterior. Removed some chrome. Replaced interior lights back to incandescent today because it felt like a bug zapper inside but left the LED exteriors. Not a fan of full murdered out but I’ve seen some pretty sweet white w/all black trim trucks that I was digging. Worked on a very tasteful burgundy Denali will all black trim and wheels. Covering the chrome on a Denali takes effort.
 

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