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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:26 AM
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Which color do you like better?

Here is my thinking. I like them both equally.

Benefits of the Silver are that it hides dirt better and easier to maintain. Downfall of it is that silver is a very popular car color.

Benefits of the Carbon Gray are that it is less comon than silver (although I have been noticing that color all over the place now). Downfall is that it will not hide dirt well and will be close to black and I have had two black vehicles in a row and want something different.

What are your thoughts?



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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:30 AM
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I like the carbon grey... Silver is cool but as you said it is too common. It also give it a touch of class for some reason
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:30 AM
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the carbon grey doesn't have enough metallic flake in it. it looks kinda dull in direct light.

honda's satin silver is the best metallic color in the industry. it's right on.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by e3NiNe
the carbon grey doesn't have enough metallic flake in it. it looks kinda dull in direct light.

honda's satin silver is the best metallic color in the industry. it's right on.

oooh ya know that is a very good point Andrew
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:38 AM
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Personally, I like the carbon grey better.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by BonzoAPD
oooh ya know that is a very good point Andrew
compare the Lexus "Graphite Pearl" to Acura's "Carbon Grey" ... it's a world of difference. the IS300 looks unreal in that color.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:44 AM
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i say Carbon Gray. its more of a "professional" color IMO.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:47 AM
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Carbon Grey > *
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:48 AM
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Carbon Gray for sure...just like everyone says..silver is too popular..and IMO, too BORING! Carbon Gray still looks "professional" like LT6916 said, but also isn't a color you see every 2 seconds...it looks nice.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 06:49 AM
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While the Lexus "Graphite Pearl" has more depth to it, I do like the Carbon Gray on it's own merit. Both are excellent colors for "highway camo". :rick:
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