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Old 04-02-2018, 08:34 PM
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Just bought a 2016 Coupe in Shark Gray, does it stay clean easily? From what I searched on here it seems like it is. Coming off a 2008 C6 Z06 in Black a few years ago. It was a killer, washed it all the time but I'm particular. Im sure lots of threads here some where.
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Old 04-02-2018, 08:43 PM
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Grays are typically more easy to maintain than many colors, certainly a lot easier than black.
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Old 04-02-2018, 09:09 PM
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My favorite grey!!
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Congrats and yes..







the shark effect of shark gray



please post up some pics or..
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Old 04-02-2018, 09:54 PM
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Love that color.
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Shark Gray is a great color. If they had that in '14 or '19 I would have bought one in that color. Awesome color.
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Shark gray shouldn't be terribly difficult to keep looking clean. Certainly much easier than a black car.
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Old 04-02-2018, 10:46 PM
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You lucked out on the Shark Gray! Easy to keep clean!

Both, the Cyber and Shark Gray really pop!

The Watkins Glen Gray is way too dark, and the Blade Silver is dull and boring.



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Old 04-02-2018, 11:04 PM
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Shark Gray stays clean looking for quite a while unless you run into some real nasty road conditions in the rain.
Drove mine to Florida, 1600 miles through Rain and Shine and only cleaned the windows until I got there.
I was amazed how clean the rest of it still looked after all that.
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Old 04-02-2018, 11:16 PM
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I had a '15 in Shark Grey, the color hides dirt pretty well, especially compared to black.
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Just bought a 2016 Coupe in Shark Gray, does it stay clean easily? From what I searched on here it seems like it is. Coming off a 2008 C6 Z06 in Black a few years ago. It was a killer, washed it all the time but I'm particular. Im sure lots of threads here some where.
I had two C6 Black ZO6’s (2008 and 2013) A little over two years ago bought a Shark Gray C7. I love the color and spend 25% of the time on the cleaning. It just doesn’t show the dust. I think you will be very pleased with this color. Congrats.
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Old 04-03-2018, 09:56 AM
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I was looking for Artic White but when you're buying used better off getting a great car and deal. The Shark Gray was my second color choice and I must say its very rich looking. Car is immaculate with under 5K miles. Thanks for everyone's comments. Good to be back after a 8 year absence.
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Old 04-03-2018, 10:20 AM
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I LOVE my Shark Gray.... note the license plate.... smile....LK









Sold this '74 after 27 years of enjoyment to buy my '15.... quite a task to keep the black clean though....smile
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It hides dirt well. Trust me, I DD 365 days a year in Toronto.
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Sold this '74 after 27 years of enjoyment to buy my '15.... quite a task to keep the black clean though....smile
Nice '74 you had....of course, your replacement is awesome too
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Originally Posted by SingleTrackMinded
Nice '74 you had....of course, your replacement is awesome too
Thank you very much!! I still have my '63 but I cannot begin to tell you how impressed I am with my Z51.... what a difference 41 years of evolution makes in a vehicle...smile....LK
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Came from a machine silver C6 and am not finding SG harder to keep clean.
Now going from chrome to black wheels is another matter.
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Old 04-04-2018, 10:31 AM
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One of the better colors to look clean even when it's not.
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Congratulations on your new car! I've had the black trim parts painted Shark Grey and installed clear side markers for a monochromatic look (parts from RPI designs). Flat black badges home painted.






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