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View Poll Results: What colour silicone would you choose?
Black Silicone 41 78.85%
Clear Silicone 11 21.15%
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Old 08-30-2011, 11:25 PM
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Black is a bit more in your face and really frames stuff... Hmmm...
Exactly what I used to think. And it's true. I just realized after trying clear again that I liked not having things framed. For me the black was a bit distracting. Mine also doesn't get that dirty. My Kole is always grazing it madly.
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Old 08-31-2011, 05:46 PM
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long term, black silicone is best

short term, clear is best...
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Old 08-30-2011, 11:13 PM
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Black all the way! Clear is tough to keep looking good without constantly scrubbing it, and then you're probably damaging the silicone. Also, I doubt they put UV stabilizers in the clear silicone so the MH lighting will break it down somewhat over time (black is immune as it is not transparent).
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