Another color opinion question...
07-01-2021, 04:29 PM
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I always told myself that if I ever custom ordered a Porsche, it would be in GT Silver. When it came time to order my C4S coupe, I labored over color to the point of insanity. Ultimately, GT silver to me is beautiful but “safe” and didn’t evoke any emotion from me. I kept staring at the Aventurine Green metallic car at the dealership instead. And although I had (and still have) reservations about Aventurine, it was the color that kept my visual interest at the time, so I ordered it. Car arrives in 6 weeks…fingers crossed 
07-01-2021, 04:42 PM
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07-01-2021, 04:43 PM
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I just got back from my dealer.... I wanted to compare GT and DOLOMITE silvers. The GT is a REAL silver.... very distinct and shiny. The Dolomite has a distinct bluish tint to it but is also very shiny. IMHO.... the GT lends itself to black or dark gray trims outside and in whereas the DOLOMITE would better accomodate trims in blue or red. I would gladly own either but will be going with GT since my '22 Targa will have black accents.
07-01-2021, 04:52 PM
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I just got back from my dealer.... I wanted to compare GT and DOLOMITE silvers. The GT is a REAL silver.... very distinct and shiny. The Dolomite has a distinct bluish tint to it but is also very shiny. IMHO.... the GT lends itself to black or dark gray trims outside and in whereas the DOLOMITE would better accomodate trims in blue or red. I would gladly own either but will be going with GT since my '22 Targa will have black accents.
07-01-2021, 06:53 PM
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Currently have a 992 in guards red and a 991 turbo s in white metallic. Recently sold a 991 in Chalk, had a 991 in GT silver and others. So what did I learn:
1. White and Chalk on a 911/992 only work on turbo or GT cars that have lots of contrasting colors in wings, inlets, vents etc.
2. all other colors, medium to dark, will work on standard 991/992, just personal choice.
1. White and Chalk on a 911/992 only work on turbo or GT cars that have lots of contrasting colors in wings, inlets, vents etc.
2. all other colors, medium to dark, will work on standard 991/992, just personal choice.
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07-01-2021, 07:49 PM
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I had a white 981 Cayman GTS that looked great because of all the black accents that came with it, including satin black wheels. Had black leather interior with red belts for color. I did not put clear film on it and it was very susceptible to road rash on the hood, tiny little black flecks everywhere by 20K miles.
I have GT silver 991.2 GTS, got it in that color because I daily drive to work, wanted to keep it low key, especially since I had been pulled over by various enforcement agencies (warnings) with the Cayman . I think the GT silver also looks good with the black GTS accents and black satin wheels (+4 red belts instead of 2) , and it is a classic Porsche color with racing heritage. Buif it is a bit conservative. If I could snap my fingers I'd change it to guards red (have a 718 Boxster in that color and love it, holds up well, too without film). Can't comment on the durability of GT silver, I got PPF this time around. Still getting lots of attention from the various enforcement agencies (seriously fast car) but fortunately still just verbals...
I have GT silver 991.2 GTS, got it in that color because I daily drive to work, wanted to keep it low key, especially since I had been pulled over by various enforcement agencies (warnings) with the Cayman . I think the GT silver also looks good with the black GTS accents and black satin wheels (+4 red belts instead of 2) , and it is a classic Porsche color with racing heritage. Buif it is a bit conservative. If I could snap my fingers I'd change it to guards red (have a 718 Boxster in that color and love it, holds up well, too without film). Can't comment on the durability of GT silver, I got PPF this time around. Still getting lots of attention from the various enforcement agencies (seriously fast car) but fortunately still just verbals...
07-01-2021, 08:02 PM
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I just got back from my dealer.... I wanted to compare GT and DOLOMITE silvers. The GT is a REAL silver.... very distinct and shiny. The Dolomite has a distinct bluish tint to it but is also very shiny. IMHO.... the GT lends itself to black or dark gray trims outside and in whereas the DOLOMITE would better accomodate trims in blue or red. I would gladly own either but will be going with GT since my '22 Targa will have black accents.
07-01-2021, 09:21 PM
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I love white 911s - my 992 TTS build will be Carrara White Metallic with some gloss black elements (front intakes and slats, rear diffusor, “PORSCHE” lettering, etc.) over Graphite Blue w/ Chalk Stitching. The CWM has a slightly different hue than standard white and I thought it had enough of a special look to choose it. FWIW, the other colors I considered were Aventurine Green and Carmine Red - so I’m not opposed to “real colors.”
07-02-2021, 01:55 AM
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I love white 911s - my 992 TTS build will be Carrara White Metallic with some gloss black elements (front intakes and slats, rear diffusor, “PORSCHE” lettering, etc.) over Graphite Blue w/ Chalk Stitching. The CWM has a slightly different hue than standard white and I thought it had enough of a special look to choose it. FWIW, the other colors I considered were Aventurine Green and Carmine Red - so I’m not opposed to “real colors.”