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Going back and forth on color. Wanted blade silver all along, with c/f stinger/spoiler. I have never been a fan of white on a vette (I have a 2013 F250 super duty 6.7 diesel that I bought in a white pearl metallic and I love the color) but I honestly really think a C7 looks great in AW. Just something with the lines and the venting, black contrasts, etc. Never liked white on a C6. So is it a standard gloss white? Any additional depth or contrast to the paint? I have not seen one in person. We are in a more rural area, and the only Chevy dealer does noting with new vette inventory. I was all set on B/S but all the mottling talk and complaints on B/S have me second guessing, am I am over reacting based on the B/S complaints? Thoughts welcomed.
Last edited by 2HD's2vettes; 02-03-2015 at 02:36 PM.
My AW C7 is the first white car I've owned in a lot of years as I'm not usually a fan of white cars. Like you I find the AW C7 very striking. It has no metallic or pearl at all, just pure white.
But you will notice if you ever see an AW covered with snow that the "pure white" actually has a tiny bit of green in it. But you'll never notice it unless you have something really pure white like fresh snow to compare it to.
But you will notice if you ever see an AW covered with snow that the "pure white" actually has a tiny bit of green in it. But you'll never notice it unless you have something really pure white like fresh snow to compare it to.
Got ya - not likely she will ever see snow, hopefully not at least.
Another non fan of white vehicles but, the lines are so clean and really become highlighted with the carbon flash vents, badging, mirrors, spoiler, wheels, etc. I get a ton of compliments on my AW and the dealer continues to get a ton of interest when it is in their parking lot. Don't think I would go with any other color except for a stealth black or possibly DSOM.
I have found previous generation white Corvettes boring, however the C7 design hits it out of the park with the black/carbon flash vents, trim, and light buckets. Arctic White looks fantastic, especially with the stripe packages.
But you will notice if you ever see an AW covered with snow that the "pure white" actually has a tiny bit of green in it. But you'll never notice it unless you have something really pure white like fresh snow to compare it to.
Well Joe I don't think your observation is correct. Arctic White is actually pure white with a tiny touch of blue. I've watched them mix it. And that's the color of fresh snow also. No green.
For some reason the C7 looks spectacular in white. I usually don't like white cars because it reminds me of an appliance. Once I started seeing the white Stingrays here on the Forum I decided to go with white and I'm glad I did..
Well Joe I don't think your observation is correct. Arctic White is actually pure white with a tiny touch of blue. I've watched them mix it. And that's the color of fresh snow also. No green.
This was on my AW 2005 C6, so maybe the formula has changed. But to me the AW looked a bit darker than the snow and, to me on close inspection since I wasn't expecting to see a difference, it looked greenish. I guess it could have been more blue, but whatever it was not a pure white...
My AW C7 is the first white car I've owned in a lot of years as I'm not usually a fan of white cars. Like you I find the AW C7 very striking. It has no metallic or pearl at all, just pure white.
Wow!
That picture makes your car look just like snow! I've never seen a pic that makes the name come to life . (for snow blindness protection)
02-03-2015, 01:20 PM
Does Artic White have any pearl or metallic??
But you will notice if you ever see an AW covered with snow that the "pure white" actually has a tiny bit of green in it. But you'll never notice it unless you have something really pure white like fresh snow to compare it to.
(for snow blindness protection) 