ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion

Car Chat General discussion about Lexus, other auto manufacturers and automotive news.

When it comes to car colors, it seems silver is golden

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-04-09, 11:49 AM
  #16  
superchan7
Lead Lap
 
superchan7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: California
Posts: 638
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Black is the standard low-key color in China. Black A4s and A6s are everywhere.

White is the standard color for cars in Korea.
superchan7 is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 03:26 PM
  #17  
mmarshall
Lexus Fanatic
 
mmarshall's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Posts: 91,202
Received 87 Likes on 86 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by superchan7
White is the standard color for cars in Korea.
That's probably from a cultural issue. White clothing has long been a national Korean tradition, like the ubiquitous American cowboy hat and jeans.

mmarshall is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 03:31 PM
  #18  
mmarshall
Lexus Fanatic
 
mmarshall's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Posts: 91,202
Received 87 Likes on 86 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by lims407
wheres the pink???
If you want pink, go sell Mary Kay cosmetics. They give their employees pink Cadillacs (and other GM cars) for meeting sales quotas.

mmarshall is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 05:45 PM
  #19  
IS-SV
Lexus Fanatic
 
IS-SV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: tech capital
Posts: 14,100
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Silver, I refuse to own a plain silver car, common as dirt in my view.

Uhhhh, the pink Cadoo sure stands out.
IS-SV is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 06:05 PM
  #20  
Och
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (3)
 
Och's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 16,436
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 13 Posts
Default
I've seen quite a few of these pink caddies around. I also seen ES in pretty much the same shade of pink, I asked my wife if she wants one, she gave me a dirty look.
Och is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 06:07 PM
  #21  
I8ABMR
Lexus Fanatic
 
I8ABMR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Waiting for next track day
Posts: 22,608
Received 102 Likes on 67 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Gojirra99
The most boring color for any car on the road

I feel the same way. Its seems kind of dull and doesn't shine up very well when polished. Dark and/or deeper colors look the best imho
Attached Thumbnails When it comes to car colors, it seems silver is golden-img_0038.jpg  
Attached Images   
I8ABMR is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 06:13 PM
  #22  
Joeb427
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joeb427's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SC
Posts: 11,670
Received 17 Likes on 16 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by I8ABMR
I feel the same way. Its seems kind of dull and doesn't shine up very well when polished. Dark and/or deeper colors look the best imho
My Zaino'd tungsten pearl shines very nicely even in the shade.

(Body side moldings are now off my car.)

Last edited by Joeb427; 12-04-09 at 06:19 PM.
Joeb427 is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 06:35 PM
  #23  
mmarshall
Lexus Fanatic
 
mmarshall's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Virginia/D.C. suburbs
Posts: 91,202
Received 87 Likes on 86 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Joeb427
My Zaino'd tungsten pearl shines very nicely even in the shade.
Yes, lighter colors can shine, up to an extent, depending on the quality of the top-level clearcoat paint layer, but, in general, just don't have the gloss of darker colors.

Incedentially, one of the most beautiful colors, IMO, the Pearl Oyster White, has the LEAST shine. Its gloss level, because of the particles mixed in with the white pigment for the pearl effect, is very low, but the resulting texture is gorgeous. That's why it is popular on luxury cars.
mmarshall is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 06:38 PM
  #24  
kitlz
No, I don't play soccer!
 
kitlz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NJ
Posts: 6,652
Received 171 Likes on 145 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by cjf_moraga
Hey - I have to defend Silver. Depends on the model and make... A silver SUV looks weird... and it does not work for some marques. (I don't personally think silver is a natural Lexus color) ...but Silver (and close relatives) certainly works for an MB or BMW sedan or coupe on a warm sunny day... Silver does not show chips or dirt as easily either - so it's more practical. and it is more stealthy and not as in your face...

(Can you guess the color of my car?)

Chris
I disagree with your comment about a silver SUV (can you guess the color and kind of car I have ?) But I'm with you on the last part.
kitlz is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 06:40 PM
  #25  
chrispy
Moderator
iTrader: (21)
 
chrispy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 5,764
Received 79 Likes on 37 Posts
Default
Silver is the most boring color. It might as well be beige.
chrispy is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 06:47 PM
  #26  
I8ABMR
Lexus Fanatic
 
I8ABMR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Waiting for next track day
Posts: 22,608
Received 102 Likes on 67 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Joeb427
My Zaino'd tungsten pearl shines very nicely even in the shade.

(Body side moldings are now off my car.)


The car looks great but I challenge you to match the shine of the pictures shown.
Last edited by I8ABMR; 12-04-09 at 06:59 PM.
I8ABMR is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 06:49 PM
  #27  
Joeb427
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joeb427's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SC
Posts: 11,670
Received 17 Likes on 16 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by mmarshall
Yes, lighter colors can shine, up to an extent, depending on the quality of the top-level clearcoat paint layer, but, in general, just don't have the gloss of darker colors.

Incedentially, one of the most beautiful colors, IMO, the Pearl Oyster White, has the LEAST shine. Its gloss level, because of the particles mixed in with the white pigment for the pearl effect, is very low, but the resulting texture is gorgeous. That's why it is popular on luxury cars.
Mike,the tungsten pearl and the wife's RX darker's silver metallic really pops in the sun when polished.Dark colors do have a better shine.
I agree on starfire pearl.My favorite color but no black interior available on an ES other than with the Ultra package.
Joeb427 is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 06:55 PM
  #28  
Joeb427
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joeb427's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SC
Posts: 11,670
Received 17 Likes on 16 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by I8ABMR
The car looks great but I challenge you to match the shine of the pictures shown.

Can't but silver can shine.
Can we agree that Zaino is a great product.
Joeb427 is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 07:01 PM
  #29  
I8ABMR
Lexus Fanatic
 
I8ABMR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Waiting for next track day
Posts: 22,608
Received 102 Likes on 67 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by Joeb427
Can't but silver can shine.
Can we agree that Zaino is a great product.
absolutely!!!! Your car look awesome by the way. when you said that you removed the side molding what did you mean??
Attached Thumbnails When it comes to car colors, it seems silver is golden-img_0038.jpg   When it comes to car colors, it seems silver is golden-img_0023.jpg  
Attached Images  
Last edited by I8ABMR; 12-04-09 at 07:05 PM.
I8ABMR is offline  
Reply
Old 12-04-09, 07:06 PM
  #30  
Joeb427
Lexus Fanatic
iTrader: (1)
 
Joeb427's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: SC
Posts: 11,670
Received 17 Likes on 16 Posts
Default
Originally Posted by I8ABMR
absolutely!!!! Your car look awesome by the way. when you said that you removed the side molding what did you mean??
Thanks.Awesome is a great word for your shine.Dark colors like yours look great shined up but I don't have the patience anymore after having two black vehicles.
I've been using Zaino for over 10 years.
When I bought the car,I negotiated the install of body side moldings that are in the pic but didn't like the look and just took them off.
Last edited by Joeb427; 12-04-09 at 07:13 PM.
Joeb427 is offline  
Reply



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: When it comes to car colors, it seems silver is golden


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:37 PM.