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Choosing the color of your new car may seem like a straightforward decision, but there are factors you should consider before choosing a hue. Certain paint colors are more likely to show every dent, scratch, and speck of dirt, while other shades are far more effective at keeping your car looking fresh year after year.

Before you head out to shop for a new or used car, consider the car paint colors that do the best job of hiding dirt:

  • new carDark Gray or Silver: If you’re committed to hiding dirt on your new car, choose a dark gray or pewter paint color. Dirt easily blends into the dark metallic shade, like in the 2017 Nissan Maxima’s Gun Metallic hue. If you prefer a lighter shade, silver is also effective at masking dirt and scratches on cars.

  • White: Surprisingly, white cars are also good at looking clean even when they’ve picked up a bit of dust and dirt. Maybe that explains why white has been the number-one car color in the U.S. since 2006.

  • Red: If you prefer something a little flashier than silver, gray, or white, consider a shiny red car when you’re in the market to buy a car. However, if you’re choosing a red car, you should stick to cherry red or lighter shades of red. In general, lighter hues do a better job of masking dirt than dark paint colors.

  • Green: Cars in muted green shades are rising in popularity, paralleling the growing concern with eco-friendly technology. One great perk of these shades of green, like the Midnight Jade color featured in the 2017 Nissan Rogue, is that they do a great job of looking clean even when they’re dirty.

While many new car buyers think that black will be most effective at hiding dirt and scratches, black is actually considered the hardest color to keep clean. Beyond its cleanliness challenges, minor flaws in a paint job can be more visible on a black car, and small dents more readily noticed.

No matter what car color your heart is set on, you’ll be able to find it in a new or used car at the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family of dealerships. If you live in the Cincinnati, OH, area, stop by Jeff Wyler Kings Nissan to take a look at their high-quality selection of new and certified pre-owned vehicles for sale. The experienced sales representatives at Jeff Wyler will help you find a vehicle that fits your every need. Call Jeff Wyler Kings Nissan today at (513) 697-9770.

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