White Metallic
10-25-2014, 09:49 PM
#46
Rennlist Member
Just wondered if the Cayman in "white" is the same white as available on the 2014 991 GT3 or "Carrara white" or another variant? I know the white on the 2011 GT3 and used on other models is more yellow than on the latest GT3....
10-25-2014, 10:14 PM
#47
Does the GT3 use a different white than the 911 C2 of the same year? I figured no.
10-25-2014, 10:15 PM
#48
Nordschleife Master
10-25-2014, 10:30 PM
#50
Burning Brakes
Gentlemen, the whites are the same across the entire Porsche model line:
The White is code 0Q (same one as on the 918)
The Carrara White Metallic is code 2Y (not available on the Panamera or the Macan)
The White is code 0Q (same one as on the 918)
The Carrara White Metallic is code 2Y (not available on the Panamera or the Macan)
10-25-2014, 10:41 PM
#51
Nordschleife Master
yes, I will admit that when I was back and forth on the fence for the whites... I noticed that the regular white was the only white offered on the 918 and I said to myself - "if its good enough on that car, its good enough for me". Stupid/irrational reason to push over the edge, but to be transparent it was part of my thinking. The reality in a live setting is that unless these are side by side, I am not sure you would ever be able to decide which is which from 20 feet in isolation.
10-25-2014, 11:04 PM
#52
Burning Brakes
10-26-2014, 02:18 AM
#57
Rennlist Member
Can't get more non-PTS pop than yellow.
10-26-2014, 05:10 PM
#58
Here are a few more shots I took of the carrara white metallic in the sun that shows a bit of it's sparkly character as you get closer and closer. Notice that these now look more "yellow" since there isn't anything else bright white in the picture for comparison and to correctly set a great white point for the photo. There's no substitution for seeing these in person, by side-by-side with regular white is certainly the next best thing.
10-26-2014, 05:27 PM
#59
Rennlist Member
It is a very fine grain and as such not like the 80s pearl effect whites which is good. From 10 paces it looks flat white (I did the same test on a metallic white Cayenne at my dealer in September). My primary concern would be how easy the colour is to match. Historically pearlk effect paints have been very difficult to blend for small area repairs (as you need to get the metallic "flip" perfect to match the way the surrounding paint was paid down), but asides the practical issue of paint repair its definitely another effective colour option for those awaiting cars...