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Silver Lining Metallic vs. Atomic Silver??

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Old 08-01-14, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by OrionLex
Appreciate the tidbit about the change to matte surfacing as well - I actually prefer this since it'll be more sturdy to wear, as well as dust showing up!
The matte finish will definitely wear better as well as show less dust than the delicate shiny surface in my '14. Even the new NX has a similar matte finish.


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My dealer has an 2015 Atomic IS250 Fsport on their website with pictures.

They are Keyes Lexus in Van Nuys

If anyone needs a hookup there, I get my cars from their Fleet Internet Director and would be happy to refer you to him. Just PM me
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Originally Posted by dstopsie
My dealer has an 2015 Atomic IS250 Fsport on their website with pictures. They are Keyes Lexus in Van Nuys If anyone needs a hookup there, I get my cars from their Fleet Internet Director and would be happy to refer you to him. Just PM me
sent you a pm about aquapel
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Originally Posted by dstopsie
My dealer has an 2015 Atomic IS250 Fsport on their website with pictures.

They are Keyes Lexus in Van Nuys

If anyone needs a hookup there, I get my cars from their Fleet Internet Director and would be happy to refer you to him. Just PM me
Sure wish the east coast dealers would get their 2015's....
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Originally Posted by larry13
sent you a pm about aquapel
Outta curiosity, what did you ask about aquapel? I've used that on my windshield several times in the past before & I love it! Last time I bought it was from Costco - think it was ~$20 for a 5-pack or something like that (vs the $50 some places will charge you to put it on!!)...

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Hey guys as far as the matte finish goes, I have it on my HVAC buttons on my CT and while it shows less dust, it definitely picks up and holds on to the oils from your fingers more. I'm no greasy dude but I have noticed the matte wearing to shiny on the buttons I press the most. Just an FYI.

To combat this, I clean the matte finish with windex once a week. Just to remove the oils from my finger which break down the plastic finish over time.
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Heres a picture of mine on a sunny day in dc. No filter needed
It looks like liquid chrome sometimes. Atomic silver is a unique color indeed

DSC02092 by mrgxxer, on Flickr
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Love those rims!
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Originally Posted by atomic350
Heres a picture of mine on a sunny day in dc. No filter needed
It looks like liquid chrome sometimes. Atomic silver is a unique color indeed

DSC02092 by mrgxxer, on Flickr
The shine that pops from all the different angles when I see one on the road is downright mesmerizing. I hope it looks as good on the upcoming '15 GS F Sport because if it does I'm gonna have to trade.

And yes, the rims look great!!
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Originally Posted by BigDave
Hey guys as far as the matte finish goes, I have it on my HVAC buttons on my CT and while it shows less dust, it definitely picks up and holds on to the oils from your fingers more. I'm no greasy dude but I have noticed the matte wearing to shiny on the buttons I press the most. Just an FYI.

To combat this, I clean the matte finish with windex once a week. Just to remove the oils from my finger which break down the plastic finish over time.
Thanks for this info! Will definitely keep it in mind...
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Originally Posted by atomic350
Heres a picture of mine on a sunny day in dc. No filter needed
It looks like liquid chrome sometimes. Atomic silver is a unique color indeed

DSC02092 by mrgxxer, on Flickr
Nice pic! So which rims are those? And how long were you holding up traffic to take this pic??
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I think from what I have seen of the matte finish that it looks better than the shinier finish.
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Originally Posted by OrionLex
Nice pic! So which rims are those? And how long were you holding up traffic to take this pic??
They are work wheels kiwami emotion series. Haha luckily it was a red light without a single traffic behind me. I had to seize this opportunity lol
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Originally Posted by atomic350
Heres a picture of mine on a sunny day in dc. No filter needed
It looks like liquid chrome sometimes. Atomic silver is a unique color indeed

DSC02092 by mrgxxer, on Flickr
lol, this must have been on an early sunday morning or something. no cars near, barely any tourists around. you were lucky with the shot lol.
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Aston Martin's version of atomic silver? A little darker but I absolutely love Aston Martins and need to win the lottery.

"The Vanquish Volante adopts a new Q exterior paint finish – Frosted Silver – which has superior light to dark travel"




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