[Z06] Best Z06 Color
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Le Mans Master
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Best Z06 Color
While I like Yellow, I think black or EB looks better on the Z06. Probably black is best. Hardest to take care of but looks mean. Any other thoughts?
[Modified by Shylor, 7:05 PM 12/26/2002]
[Modified by Shylor, 7:05 PM 12/26/2002]
Burning Brakes
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Re: Best Z06 Color (Shylor)
Color depends on mood: red and yellow excite, blue and silver are calming / understated, black is a power color.
Dirt hiding, swirl/scratch hiding, best to worst:
Silver
Yellow
Red
Electron Blue
Black
Best looking at night, clean:
Black
Electron Blue
Best looking at day, bright light, clean:
Millenium Yellow (tons of comments like "Wow, that is one bright car!", etc.)
Red (Classic sports car color)
Electron Blue (the metal-flake really brightens it up, unique color)
Best all-around color:
Silver (Most understated, has good looks in all lighting conditions, least effort)
Here's Electron Blue and Millenium Yellow, side by side:
Bigger picture: http://www.brightland.com/c5r/EB03_MY02.jpg
White, while no longer available, is similar to Silver: understated / emotionally neutral, hides scratches and swirls well, and is easy to maintain. Silver or white make the best color choice in bright, hot environments, and attract the least attention.
[Modified by johnC5, 7:31 PM 12/26/2002]
Dirt hiding, swirl/scratch hiding, best to worst:
Silver
Yellow
Red
Electron Blue
Black
Best looking at night, clean:
Black
Electron Blue
Best looking at day, bright light, clean:
Millenium Yellow (tons of comments like "Wow, that is one bright car!", etc.)
Red (Classic sports car color)
Electron Blue (the metal-flake really brightens it up, unique color)
Best all-around color:
Silver (Most understated, has good looks in all lighting conditions, least effort)
Here's Electron Blue and Millenium Yellow, side by side:
Bigger picture: http://www.brightland.com/c5r/EB03_MY02.jpg
White, while no longer available, is similar to Silver: understated / emotionally neutral, hides scratches and swirls well, and is easy to maintain. Silver or white make the best color choice in bright, hot environments, and attract the least attention.
[Modified by johnC5, 7:31 PM 12/26/2002]
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Re: Best Z06 Color (hot and red)
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Re: Best Z06 Color
I like the black for the Z06. It helps set the tone for speed and power. But wonder how many of you that have this color take care of it. Must be hard to keep up the shine and perfection.
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Re: Best Z06 Color (johnC5)
Color depends on mood: red and yellow excite, blue and silver are calming / understated, black is a power color.
Dirt hiding, swirl/scratch hiding, best to worst:
Silver
Yellow
Red
Electron Blue
Black
Best looking at night, clean:
Black
Electron Blue
Best looking at day, bright light, clean:
Millenium Yellow (tons of comments like "Wow, that is one bright car!", etc.)
Red (Classic sports car color)
Electron Blue (the metal-flake really brightens it up, unique color)
Best all-around color:
Silver (Most understated, has good looks in all lighting conditions, least effort)
Here's Electron Blue and Millenium Yellow, side by side:
Bigger picture: http://www.brightland.com/c5r/EB03_MY02.jpg
White, while no longer available, is similar to Silver: understated / emotionally neutral, hides scratches and swirls well, and is easy to maintain. Silver or white make the best color choice in bright, hot environments, and attract the least attention.
[Modified by johnC5, 7:31 PM 12/26/2002]
Dirt hiding, swirl/scratch hiding, best to worst:
Silver
Yellow
Red
Electron Blue
Black
Best looking at night, clean:
Black
Electron Blue
Best looking at day, bright light, clean:
Millenium Yellow (tons of comments like "Wow, that is one bright car!", etc.)
Red (Classic sports car color)
Electron Blue (the metal-flake really brightens it up, unique color)
Best all-around color:
Silver (Most understated, has good looks in all lighting conditions, least effort)
Here's Electron Blue and Millenium Yellow, side by side:
Bigger picture: http://www.brightland.com/c5r/EB03_MY02.jpg
White, while no longer available, is similar to Silver: understated / emotionally neutral, hides scratches and swirls well, and is easy to maintain. Silver or white make the best color choice in bright, hot environments, and attract the least attention.
[Modified by johnC5, 7:31 PM 12/26/2002]
Good answer! "My color is the best color" does not help anyone decide anything.
I have noticed the same thing. Different colors look better or worse depending on lighting conditions and setting. Try to see the colors you are interested in, under as many different lighting conditions as you can and decide based on that. Then add (or subtract) how much attention you want to attract and how much time you have for upkeep.
:cheers: