Notices
C8 General Discussion The place to discuss the next generation of Corvette.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

(PICS) Silver Flare Metallic - Inside, In Sunlight, Blade Silver Comparison

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-04-2020, 01:49 AM
  #41  
TXvert
Instructor
 
TXvert's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2014
Location: Dallas TX
Posts: 174
Received 57 Likes on 34 Posts
Default

Looks like it’s a step closer to the Sterling Silver on C7s.
Old 09-04-2020, 06:39 AM
  #42  
GForensic
Advanced
 
GForensic's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2013
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Silamanajik
Here are the paint formulas side by side so you can see the difference in the toners used to create the color. You can see the gold and blue in the Flare formula.


Very Cool....I know red mist has its own thread now but could you find the paint formula for the new red mist versus the outgoing LBR?
The following users liked this post:
Michael T* (09-07-2020)
Old 09-04-2020, 06:46 AM
  #43  
autodesign21
Burning Brakes
 
autodesign21's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,012
Received 198 Likes on 69 Posts

Default

WOW what an amazing difference, way to go GM on amazing colors!........insert sarcasm
The following users liked this post:
jwt1603 (09-04-2020)
Old 09-04-2020, 07:38 AM
  #44  
New car dude
Drifting
 
New car dude's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,966
Received 514 Likes on 344 Posts
Default

Sorry detractors. The color is startling, and you only need to look at Ferraris Roma or Aston Martins lineup to see how nice it actually is. If you like SKITTLES COLORS then your out of step with the rest of the world. I will go so far and say this is more Rolls Royce Silver than anything else.
Old 09-04-2020, 10:03 AM
  #45  
New car dude
Drifting
 
New car dude's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,966
Received 514 Likes on 344 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by New car dude
Sorry detractors. The color is startling, and you only need to look at Ferraris Roma or Aston Martins lineup to see how nice it actually is. If you like SKITTLES COLORS then your out of step with the rest of the world. I will go so far and say this is more Rolls Royce Silver than anything else.
Caught it first i believe. ROLLS ROYCE WRAITH SILVER. The combination with a darker metallic blue wrap on the frunk,plillars and back would be outrageous.
Old 09-04-2020, 10:14 AM
  #46  
New car dude
Drifting
 
New car dude's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,966
Received 514 Likes on 344 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by New car dude
Caught it first i believe. ROLLS ROYCE WRAITH SILVER. The combination with a darker metallic blue wrap on the frunk,plillars and back would be outrageous.
3M 1080 gloss blue rasberry is the wrap that compliments this color perfectly.
Old 09-04-2020, 10:14 AM
  #47  
OnPoint
The Consigliere
Support Corvetteforum!
 
OnPoint's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2006
Location: 2023 Z06 & 2010 ZR1
Posts: 22,341
Received 5,515 Likes on 2,292 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Silamanajik
Here are the paint formulas side by side so you can see the difference in the toners used to create the color. You can see the gold and blue in the Flare formula.


Originally Posted by New car dude
Caught it first i believe. ROLLS ROYCE WRAITH SILVER. The combination with a darker metallic blue wrap on the frunk,plillars and back would be outrageous.
So, is the formula for RR Wraith Silver the same as the formula for Silver Flare?

I'm very interested in this color and being able to see it on a full car would be good. Are the formulas the same?
Old 09-04-2020, 10:35 AM
  #48  
vetteLT193
Melting Slicks
Support Corvetteforum!
 
vetteLT193's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jul 2002
Location: Tallahassee fl
Posts: 2,162
Received 529 Likes on 319 Posts

Default

love the depth and change in color in different light... not a big fan of the light blue in it though. It would probably look really good with the blue interior though
Old 09-04-2020, 10:51 AM
  #49  
Foosh
Team Owner
 
Foosh's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2004
Posts: 25,434
Received 16,680 Likes on 8,314 Posts

Default

Yes, this one is a little disappointing, and I thought it would have darker highlights as well. It is a pretty silver, but it's just silver.

Last edited by Foosh; 09-04-2020 at 10:52 AM.
Old 09-04-2020, 11:23 AM
  #50  
autodesign21
Burning Brakes
 
autodesign21's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,012
Received 198 Likes on 69 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by New car dude
Sorry detractors. The color is startling, and you only need to look at Ferraris Roma or Aston Martins lineup to see how nice it actually is. If you like SKITTLES COLORS then your out of step with the rest of the world. I will go so far and say this is more Rolls Royce Silver than anything else.
Hilarious.............
Old 09-04-2020, 11:39 AM
  #51  
New car dude
Drifting
 
New car dude's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,966
Received 514 Likes on 344 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by OnPoint
So, is the formula for RR Wraith Silver the same as the formula for Silver Flare?

I'm very interested in this color and being able to see it on a full car would be good. Are the formulas the same?
Dont know if the formulas are similar, but by pictures and seeing the wraith in person it sure looks like it.
Old 09-04-2020, 11:48 AM
  #52  
Billy20
Pro
 
Billy20's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2020
Location: Irvine CA
Posts: 637
Received 219 Likes on 123 Posts
Default

Really what happened to this ..... this older photo makes it look darker like the atomic silver

Last edited by Billy20; 09-04-2020 at 11:49 AM.
The following 2 users liked this post by Billy20:
direct007 (09-07-2020), Tripjammer (09-29-2020)
Old 09-04-2020, 11:53 AM
  #53  
OnPoint
The Consigliere
Support Corvetteforum!
 
OnPoint's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2006
Location: 2023 Z06 & 2010 ZR1
Posts: 22,341
Received 5,515 Likes on 2,292 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by New car dude
Dont know if the formulas are similar, but by pictures and seeing the wraith in person it sure looks like it.
Ok. Well, without a confirm on the formula, then it's just speculation.
Old 09-04-2020, 12:30 PM
  #54  
455230
Drifting
 
455230's Avatar
 
Member Since: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,493
Received 59 Likes on 36 Posts

Default

Reminds me of VW Tungsten Silver
Old 09-04-2020, 12:31 PM
  #55  
MagicGlass
Melting Slicks
 
MagicGlass's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2020
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,035
Received 1,276 Likes on 583 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RapidC84B
This is fantastic... there was a Ford color in the late 80s or early 90s that has similar tones. Blade silver had big shoes to fill. This does it.

This with the blue or adrenaline red interior would be fantastic.
It has a bit of a blueish hue to it I love it. Also appears to color shift and adjust to ambient colors around the car.

Last edited by MagicGlass; 09-04-2020 at 12:40 PM.
Old 09-04-2020, 12:42 PM
  #56  
MagicGlass
Melting Slicks
 
MagicGlass's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2020
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,035
Received 1,276 Likes on 583 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Billy20
Really what happened to this ..... this older photo makes it look darker like the atomic silver
It’s the same color, however it seems to color shift to the surrounding environment.
The following users liked this post:
LLK (11-21-2020)
Old 09-04-2020, 12:42 PM
  #57  
GMX
Instructor
 
GMX's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jan 2020
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Received 106 Likes on 54 Posts
Default Silver Hair Metallic

I like it better than blade silver...not as flat and much improved, in my opinion.
Has more depth/body to it. Maybe even a bit of pearlescent.
And yes, it matches my hair color! LOL
If its still available in 2022, I may just give up my shark gray C7...which color shifts from gray to gold to sand depending on the surroundings and amount of visible light.

Last edited by GMX; 09-04-2020 at 12:44 PM.

Get notified of new replies

To (PICS) Silver Flare Metallic - Inside, In Sunlight, Blade Silver Comparison

Old 09-04-2020, 12:44 PM
  #58  
OnPoint
The Consigliere
Support Corvetteforum!
 
OnPoint's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2006
Location: 2023 Z06 & 2010 ZR1
Posts: 22,341
Received 5,515 Likes on 2,292 Posts

Default

Going to have to see this one on a complete car.

Hoping it turns out nice, as silver is my first choice.
Old 09-04-2020, 12:48 PM
  #59  
MagicGlass
Melting Slicks
 
MagicGlass's Avatar
 
Member Since: Feb 2020
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,035
Received 1,276 Likes on 583 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by tobiasjenkins
After seeing the renders, I was a bit surprised to see how bright Flare Silver really is. It is not much different in shade to the Blade Silver. But I get the impression from these pics that it (Flare) is more of a true silver color, and looks more like the actual metal. That is giving it the ability to shift by reflecting the surrounding colors (gold from the sun, blue from the sky, almost like a mirror in the pic reflecting the people in front of the panel, and how much the blue disappears withing a direct shadow). I wanted my '21 2LT to look like liquid metal going down the road. Seeing these pics and the flake in that paint, I think I will love my car. Just got a little more impatient.
You and me both.
The following users liked this post:
tobiasjenkins (09-08-2020)
Old 09-04-2020, 12:58 PM
  #60  
Baldilocks
Advanced
 
Baldilocks's Avatar
 
Member Since: May 2009
Location: Dover Delaware
Posts: 92
Received 66 Likes on 36 Posts

Default

I love the liquid metal look of the new color.
The following users liked this post:
Mike Campbell (10-01-2020)


Quick Reply: (PICS) Silver Flare Metallic - Inside, In Sunlight, Blade Silver Comparison



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:22 PM.