Automotive colors that hold up better with age...

[doitmyself]

Over maintaining the paint probably leads to clear coat breakdown. Every time you polish out the micro scratches you are removing clear coat. My attitude is the less I touch my paint, the better.

I have always had excellent longevity, chip resistance, etc. with FCA vehicle paint. Go figure. At least they can manage to get one thing right.

 

[willbur]

I don't think the color matters so much as keeping up the maintenance on the car like getting it washed. Some makes also do more coats of paint/clear coats so they last longer. Plus storing it in a garage as opposed to parking it outside would also help.

I would think white would last the longest because its all paint and has little color pigment in it. Dark colors would be the worst. More paint, less pigment - most durable?

 

[PimTac]

Definitely the lighter colors but in all cases if the clearcoat is not maintained and protected then they will all look bad after a period of time. Today’s LSPs are better than ever. Using a spray or a liquid will help to prevent user induced swirling and other clearcoat damage along with proper washing techniques and good microfiber towels.