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[cwynn]

White is the color used to hide flaws...

Only flat black (not a standard gloss auto paint, but a "camo" type often used over primer) is ever used to cover flaws, but not applicable to a "painted" car per se

It's long been known that light colors such as white and yellow are the best choices for covering any body flaws. Black shows them up much more readily. The opinion voiced is mistaken.

see CarCraft magazine, 8th paragraph down:

"If your bodywork is really bad, then white and bright yellow are always safe bets, since they reflect the most light. Dark colors are the worst when it comes to revealing body flaws"

http://www.carcraft.com/howto/cheap_auto_painting/car_paint_tips_10_to_18.html

see Edmunds:

"Black shows every flaw"

http://blogs.edmunds.com/karl/2007/12/not-every-car-has-a-silver-bodybut-most-still-do.html


see Autovations: 13th paragraph down

"Remember that the darker the color, the less forgiving it is. A black car will show every flaw, wave, finger print or dust speck. Restoring a black car can be a real challenge and a test of body and painting skills. However, few colors are as striking and impressive as black when it is properly executed. Lighter colors are "hide-a-dent" colors. Because they reflect so much light back at you, especially whites and pastels, it makes it more difficult to see the flaws, and will also show less road grime when dirty.

http://www.autovations.com/autobody.htm