Arctic White vs Ceramic Gray
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Burning Brakes
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Arctic White vs Ceramic Gray
Been interested in a new 2018 C7 in Arctic White with the 2 tone light gray interior. Found one equipped exactly as I would want in a neighboring state, but the color is listed as Ceramic Gray. From the pics, it looks pretty white and I can't tell much difference in the colors. Have not seen the Ceramic Gray in person. Anyone out there been able to compare the two? If so, what's your opinion?
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#3
Has a faint blue hue. 65th anniversary carbon C7 model. Opinions seem to differ greatly on this color. l personally like it, but definitely not more than Artic White. Suggest you see in person. Good luck
#4
Obviously arctic white is better looking since that's what I ordered.
But seriously I haven't seen the ceramic gray in person but the blue tint shied me away from it due to the interior color scheme I wanted.
But seriously I haven't seen the ceramic gray in person but the blue tint shied me away from it due to the interior color scheme I wanted.
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks guys. Will definitely have a look in person. I like a bit of metal flake, which it appears to have, so think I might like it. Especially with chrome wheels! Love the pic of the conv’t.
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Race Director
The one problem I have with Ceramic Gray is that when you park next to a white car it makes the white car stand out so much more. It reminds me of when I bought my first Corvette (the 84) as it had an aftermarket pearl white paint job on it. One of my co workers at the time had a brand new Sunbird GT in white, and he told me he couldn't park next to me anymore because it made his brand new white paint look dull by comparison. That's the impression I get of Ceramic Gray when I see it on a lot parked beside Arctic White cars. Sorry
#10
I do like this Ceramic Gray color, but just not more than Arctic White. Kind of reminds me of BMW coming out with mineral white as an alternative to Alpine white .
In the long run, I would think the ceramic gray will start to look gloomy for me. Besides, on a cloudy day, Arctic white would look very close to the Ceramic version anyways.
In the long run, I would think the ceramic gray will start to look gloomy for me. Besides, on a cloudy day, Arctic white would look very close to the Ceramic version anyways.
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I think the Ceramic Gray matches up good with blue trim/interior, but not a fan of it with red.
#12
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As others have mentioned, it's important to see Ceramic Gray in person prior to ordering it. I've seen several examples of it in the flesh.
#13
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CG photographs great.
In person, it looks like a polished gray primer.
If you want white...it's AW for sure.
In person, it looks like a polished gray primer.
If you want white...it's AW for sure.
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I got one on order, in convert, with a blue top, it does have a blue hue ,I like it much better than the white.
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I've seen Ceramic Matrix back in December - it kinda looks like white with a 10% cool gray overcast.
I'm waiting to see some cool configurations now that the Carbon 65 is casted aside. Not my favorite color on the market, but it is much better in person and slightly underrated. Spring can't come soon enough!
I'm waiting to see some cool configurations now that the Carbon 65 is casted aside. Not my favorite color on the market, but it is much better in person and slightly underrated. Spring can't come soon enough!
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Le Mans Master
I saw one today at a dealer parked next to other vettes. Personally, it left me cold. To me it's a faded out neither nor poor attempt at white. That said, I know some really like it and that's great. Something for everyone, just like black wheels or chrome wheels. How boring it would be if we all liked the same color.
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Saw one several months ago. None of the pics here are depicting it's appearance. I wouldn't buy it. Just uninteresting.