Silver flare
Apr 15, 2020 | 11:14 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Silver flare
Does anyone have a clue about what this new color looks like?
Apr 15, 2020 | 11:17 AM
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The speculation (or hope) is the C8-R.
Better if it were like polished stainless steel like a mirror.
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Apr 15, 2020 | 11:37 AM
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I hope so.
Apr 15, 2020 | 11:43 AM
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I wonder what prompted the change from blade silver.
Apr 15, 2020 | 12:43 PM
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I wonder what prompted the change from blade silver.
If I were to guess its consumer reaction and research testing. Its been around a while but seems less popular on the C8 than previous models.
Also, it may be the new GM base silver across the model ranges and they want to get the price advantage of buying it in bulk.
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Apr 15, 2020 | 12:47 PM
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Im speculating its gonna look silver....
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Apr 15, 2020 | 12:47 PM
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I hope so.
Me too!!
Apr 15, 2020 | 01:13 PM
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Me too!!
Looks like it has a bit more "punch" but hard to tell from the photo
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I saw Blade Silver in person. It looked great and thats when I decided to buy one.
Apr 15, 2020 | 01:46 PM
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Hmm?
My guess? The identical color is on several GM lines under a different name. I mean, you can't put Torch Red on Terrain. So Silver Flare is Platinum Mist Metallic or something like that on a Silverado. Get the pun?
Apr 15, 2020 | 02:27 PM
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I hope so.
On the Tahoe, Satin Steel Metallic looks really close. GM should use the same paint names across lines.
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Apr 15, 2020 | 04:02 PM
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On the Tahoe, Satin Steel Metallic looks really close. GM should use the same paint names across lines.
Satin Steel is a bit darker than Blase Silver. IMO, if it was a bit darker that would be better. I think it would have a bit more "pop"
Apr 15, 2020 | 04:40 PM
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Apr 15, 2020 | 04:47 PM
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Looks gray
. Silver should be as bright as possible.
Apr 15, 2020 | 05:01 PM
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I saw Blade Silver in person. It looked great and thats when I decided to buy one.
Hi, I have a Blade Silver C8 ordered also. Do you know if the C8 in this picture has the Dark Gray trim color? Can't really tell very well on the 'Configurator' . Thanks.
Apr 15, 2020 | 05:08 PM
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Looks gray
. Silver should be as bright as possible.
I've never like Chevrolet's Silver line. I always thought they were too bright lol
Apr 15, 2020 | 05:18 PM
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I saw Blade Silver in person. It looked great and thats when I decided to buy one.
I ordered Blade Silver too,..but don't know if I'll have to switch to the Flare...it looks darker like a lighter gray...
Apr 15, 2020 | 05:23 PM
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I ordered Blade Silver
Apr 15, 2020 | 05:23 PM
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Apr 15, 2020 | 05:27 PM
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To each his own, but I like the more subdued tone of the Silver Flare....