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lutzy 08-21-2013 04:30 PM

gunmetal gray paints
 
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 08-21-2013 04:41 PM

try BMW Sterling Gray

BBC71Nova 08-21-2013 05:19 PM

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 08-21-2013 05:45 PM

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 08-21-2013 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lutzy (Post 500572)
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 08-22-2013 08:39 AM

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 08-23-2013 06:43 AM

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:

fleet 08-23-2013 07:05 AM

Ford 2013 Taurus Sedan Sterling Gray Metallic
 
http://www.fordjacksonville.net/jack...tallic-131017/

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

lutzy 08-23-2013 07:34 AM

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

ErikLS2 08-24-2013 08:37 PM

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 08-25-2013 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ErikLS2 (Post 501225)
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 08-25-2013 02:17 PM

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

GregWeld 08-25-2013 04:27 PM

Ferrari Grigio Silverstone!!!






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...os/file-37.jpg

Flash68 08-25-2013 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 501375)

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

:action-smiley-027:

lutzy 08-25-2013 05:37 PM

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

Roe 08-25-2013 06:32 PM

Paint
 
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...013&cmd=VIDESC

This may help!!!!

lutzy 08-25-2013 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roe (Post 501413)

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 08-25-2013 07:46 PM

Paint
 
What wheels are you goin with?

lutzy 08-25-2013 08:35 PM

Forgeline wc3 matte black centers with brushed lips.

Ron in SoCal 08-25-2013 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flash68 (Post 501386)
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 08-28-2013 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lutzy (Post 501353)
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

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

Riddler

lutzy 09-04-2013 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregWeld (Post 501375)

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

67malibu 10-11-2013 11:08 PM

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 12-04-2013 11:22 AM

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

Roe 12-04-2013 11:31 AM

SWEET!!!!!!:thumbsup:

jy211 12-04-2013 11:35 AM

great license plate :bur2:


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