All factory applied paint is now water based (environmentally friendly
). Total thickness, including clear coat is less then a good sheet of paper. As a result, they are all very fragile. Some colors tend to show imperfections and dirt more than others - black the most
while white shows dirt. A neutral color like silver/gray tend to hide swirls and dirt
. Of course the more careful you are about maintaining the appearance of your car with proper washing and waxing will go a long way to keeping a smile on your face
.