Solid Colors vs Metallics
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The only solid colors available seem to be black, white, and extreme colors (red and yellow) plus -- and considerable extra cost -- cream. What I would like are a nice solid gray or two, a real dark green (not the absurd metallic not-really-British racing green) and, perhaps, a nice dark brown and/or dark blue.
Am I the only one who is tired of metallic paints?
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While my car is painted in a metallic color (Meteor Gray), I would have preferred a solid color. It is a beautiful car and I love it. But....
The only solid colors available seem to be black, white, and extreme colors (red and yellow) plus -- and considerable extra cost -- cream. What I would like are a nice solid gray or two, a real dark green (not the absurd metallic not-really-British racing green) and, perhaps, a nice dark brown and/or dark blue.
One more thing, I'd like every color to be protected with a layer of clear coat.
Am I the only one who is tired of metallic paints?
The only solid colors available seem to be black, white, and extreme colors (red and yellow) plus -- and considerable extra cost -- cream. What I would like are a nice solid gray or two, a real dark green (not the absurd metallic not-really-British racing green) and, perhaps, a nice dark brown and/or dark blue.
One more thing, I'd like every color to be protected with a layer of clear coat.
Am I the only one who is tired of metallic paints?
Couldn't have said it better myself... (mine is the "absurd metallic not-really-British Racing Green" Porsche Racing Green... I would have preferred the non-metallic green. Of course Porsche will paint it any color you want.. for an absurd price.
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Percentages are approx:
Slate Grey Metallic
2.5% Magenta
22% Black Metallic
35% Deep Black
2.5% Copper Pearl
6.5% Red Oxide
2.5% Aluminum
18% Fine Aluminum
11% Helio Blue
Now...for Grey-Black (non metallic, as pictured in my earlier post):
2% Yellow Ochre
19% White
14% Red Oxide
65% Deep Black
Slate Grey Metallic
2.5% Magenta
22% Black Metallic
35% Deep Black
2.5% Copper Pearl
6.5% Red Oxide
2.5% Aluminum
18% Fine Aluminum
11% Helio Blue
Now...for Grey-Black (non metallic, as pictured in my earlier post):
2% Yellow Ochre
19% White
14% Red Oxide
65% Deep Black
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