gunmetal gray paints

[lutzy]

Been trying to choose a gunmetal grey for my car but can't seem to settle on one. .trying to find a color without too much metallic in it...anyone have any suggestions? My trim and wheels are going to be matte black.

[Flash68]

try BMW Sterling Gray

[BBC71Nova]

Dan@Holohans was using a really nice looking metallic charcoal color on a build the last time I was up there. I think he used in on Peter's car (69znc) so maybe you can search and find some pics. It looked great I thought. IIRC it was a Toyota color. May be a little dark for "gun metal" but I've seen "gun metal" colors that are all over the map so...

[lutzy]

yeah gunmetal is kinda vague..I do want a darker gray color though. Pretty much like on the new dodge challengers and chargers, I think its called granite crystal. I just dont like all the metal flake in it.

[Rick D]

yeah gunmetal is kinda vague..I do want a darker gray color though. Pretty much like on the new dodge challengers and chargers, I think its called granite crystal. I just dont like all the metal flake in it.

Are you painting it yourself or having it done? If you are having it painted at a shop have them mix the color you like on the new dodge do a test sprayout on an old hood. Now have them mix the color again but change out metalics to a smaller flake. Then spray another part of the hood with the smaller flake. You can do a few different tests like this then clear coat the hood complete and look at all the different colors out in the sun, shade, different lights sources. If your doing it your self you just have to have your paint supplier do the same for you.

[jimboR831]

I really like the Ford dark shadow grey. I saw it on josh kalis camaro and loved it. He added a lot of mettalic to his though. I would post a pic of it if i knew how lol

[lutzy]

Rick- Im not painting it myself, but I do intend on having a painted test panel.

Jimbo- Yeah Josh's car looks great, but I think I narrowed it down to (chevy)cyber grey or (ford) sterling grey metallic. Its harder to pick a color that's not on a current production car. Its easier to just go to a dealer and look at the color.

Im also debating whether to paint the bumpers black or body color.
My trim,wheels,door handles,hood & trunk hinges & light bezels will be black for sure...
I thought this was suppose to be fun:confused18:

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://www.fordjacksonville.net/jacksonville-ford-2013-taurus-sedan-sterling-gray-metallic-131017/

http://edgecastcdn.net/003CDD/images/live/DealerImages/98669000/98669537/0.jpg

[lutzy]

http://www.fordjacksonville.net/jacksonville-ford-2013-taurus-sedan-sterling-gray-metallic-131017/

http://edgecastcdn.net/003CDD/images/live/DealerImages/98669000/98669537/0.jpg

Yep..that sterling grey looks great! that is was what im leaning to :thumbsup:

[ErikLS2]

Don't settle on anything until you see the new 2014 Lexus IS model Atomic Silver. I've never seen anything like it. The pics I've found on the net do not do it justice

[lutzy]

Don't settle on anything until you see the new 2014 Lexus IS model Atomic Silver. I've never seen anything like it. The pics I've found on the net do not do it justice
Looks a little too light for me..going for something darker

[lutzy]

well after the 10th trip back to the dealership today, I decided on the granite crystal metallic from dodge. It kills me because the car has a beautiful paint job that the previous owner spent 20K on but I was never happy with it and I would never be. So instead of selling it for a huge lost like I was going to, Im dumping another $15k and i'll have what I want. Did I mention I hate 2 tones?
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/2574/3lf7.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/194/3lf7.jpg/)

[GregWeld]

Ferrari Grigio Silverstone!!!






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/file-37.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Fun%20Fotos/file-37.jpg.html)

[Flash68]

Ferrari Grigio Silverstone!!!






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/file-37.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Fun%20Fotos/file-37.jpg.html)

Oh that's original... no one on Lateral G has ever used that color. :peepwall:

:action-smiley-027:

[lutzy]

they are all starting to look the same at this point...:bang:

[Roe]

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=111150060013&cmd=VIDESC

This may help!!!!

[lutzy]

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=111150060013&cmd=VIDESC

This may help!!!!

Thanks, I noticed that car yesterday on ebay and looked at if for an hour. I would of put the same stripes on mine but I want to keep my jakes rod shop rear spoiler on the car..

[Roe]

What wheels are you goin with?

[lutzy]

Forgeline wc3 matte black centers with brushed lips.

[Ron in SoCal]

Oh that's original... no one on Lateral G has ever used that color. :peepwall:

:action-smiley-027:

No one ever asked for the paint code either :)

[Riddler]

well after the 10th trip back to the dealership today, I decided on the granite crystal metallic from dodge. It kills me because the car has a beautiful paint job that the previous owner spent 20K on but I was never happy with it and I would never be. So instead of selling it for a huge lost like I was going to, Im dumping another $15k and i'll have what I want. Did I mention I hate 2 tones?
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/2574/3lf7.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/194/3lf7.jpg/)

Same color I decided to use on my Duster. It's a beautiful color too!

Riddler

[lutzy]

Ferrari Grigio Silverstone!!!






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Fun%20Fotos/file-37.jpg (http://s919.photobucket.com/user/gregweld/media/Fun%20Fotos/file-37.jpg.html)

I just seen a first gen painted this color and Im thinking I might change my mind...AGAIN :waveflag:

[67malibu]

My 67 Chevelle is a slight variation on Ferrari Grigio Silverstone - a touch darker with less green in it - btw I've driven lots of cars and the 458 is the best out there! I can't wait for the Speciale

[lutzy]

Finally finished. Went with the Ferrari Grigio Silverstone and black trim.

[Roe]

SWEET!!!!!!:thumbsup:

[jy211]

great license plate :bur2: