Monterey Blue: What's Up With the Variance in Color??

matt2112 · 04-30-2009, 03:00 PM

ok, so i've ordered a white z, but it's starting to look like i may not be able to get that color. i'm considering blue, but in alot of the pics i've seen, it looks like there are some drastic changes in color tone when the car is in direct sunlight.

to me it seems that when in the light, it appears sort of "powder" blue, but in just a bit of shade, the blue looks much darker... does anyone else notice this? can any blue owners shed some light, i.e. is it a camera/flash thing, or does the color really change that much depending on the light?

thanks!

semtex · 04-30-2009, 03:54 PM

It really varies depending on the lighting conditions. It's due to the metallic in the paint, which reflects light. So the darker it is, the more subdued the blue tends to look.

OMGWTFBBQ · 04-30-2009, 04:03 PM

Isn't that the point of having pearl/metallic paint? The look of the car changes drastically based upon lighting.

I like it that way.

matt2112 · 04-30-2009, 05:36 PM

i get the point of metallic paint, it's just that the change so drastic it threw me off a little... i wish i could see one in person, but no blue 370Zs to see in toronto!!

thanks for the insight!

semtex · 04-30-2009, 05:41 PM

FWIW, I don't think it's THAT drastic. One thing that might help you is if you view the vehicle from pics that are all taken with the same camera, as that'd at least take out the variable of different cameras. Here are links to a couple of my albums if you want to look at my pics.

Nissan 370Z Forum - semtex's Album: My 'Cop Magnet Blue' 370Z
Nissan 370Z Forum - semtex's Album: Stillen Exhaust pics

I also have a bunch of videos you can look at here:
YouTube - chanbenb's Channel

cg370z · 04-30-2009, 09:30 PM

get blue, it's the best. I didn't want blue until i got to the dealer and saw it in person. trust me.

AK370Z · 04-30-2009, 09:41 PM

haha... this color is amazing.. it changes color throughout the day!

Early in the morning

At Noon (in bright Sun)

In the Evening

At Night

I hope these pics help you get an idea!

NisMoDo · 04-30-2009, 09:48 PM

i think these pics may have jus changed my mind so now i think i want the monterey blue instead of the platinum graphite

matt2112 · 04-30-2009, 10:02 PM

ya, these pics did it for me... i've changed my mind too!!

thanks, this forum is awesome!!!

FairmanZ · 04-30-2009, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt2112

ok, so i've ordered a white z, but it's starting to look like i may not be able to get that color.

Nothing wrong with blue, but if you ordered white, why can't you get it? Just curious.

510z · 04-30-2009, 11:01 PM

Mine depends on its mood

matt2112 · 04-30-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FairmanZ

Nothing wrong with blue, but if you ordered white, why can't you get it? Just curious.

i've was told white was no longer available, but that blue may be available via dealer trade.

semtex · 05-01-2009, 07:12 AM

Yeah I hear that the supply of 370Zs is particularly tight up in Canada.

04-30-2009, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
matt2112 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 139 Drives: Mag Black 09 370z Rep Power: 16	Monterey Blue: What's Up With the Variance in Color?? ok, so i've ordered a white z, but it's starting to look like i may not be able to get that color. i'm considering blue, but in alot of the pics i've seen, it looks like there are some drastic changes in color tone when the car is in direct sunlight. to me it seems that when in the light, it appears sort of "powder" blue, but in just a bit of shade, the blue looks much darker... does anyone else notice this? can any blue owners shed some light, i.e. is it a camera/flash thing, or does the color really change that much depending on the light? thanks!

04-30-2009, 03:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	It really varies depending on the lighting conditions. It's due to the metallic in the paint, which reflects light. So the darker it is, the more subdued the blue tends to look. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

04-30-2009, 04:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	Isn't that the point of having pearl/metallic paint? The look of the car changes drastically based upon lighting. I like it that way. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

04-30-2009, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	FWIW, I don't think it's THAT drastic. One thing that might help you is if you view the vehicle from pics that are all taken with the same camera, as that'd at least take out the variable of different cameras. Here are links to a couple of my albums if you want to look at my pics. Nissan 370Z Forum - semtex's Album: My 'Cop Magnet Blue' 370Z Nissan 370Z Forum - semtex's Album: Stillen Exhaust pics I also have a bunch of videos you can look at here: YouTube - chanbenb's Channel __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

04-30-2009, 09:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	haha... this color is amazing.. it changes color throughout the day! Early in the morning At Noon (in bright Sun) In the Evening At Night I hope these pics help you get an idea! __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

04-30-2009, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
matt2112 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 139 Drives: Mag Black 09 370z Rep Power: 16	i get the point of metallic paint, it's just that the change so drastic it threw me off a little... i wish i could see one in person, but no blue 370Zs to see in toronto!! thanks for the insight!

04-30-2009, 09:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
cg370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 99 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 16	get blue, it's the best. I didn't want blue until i got to the dealer and saw it in person. trust me.

04-30-2009, 09:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
NisMoDo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: de Posts: 34 Drives: no Z for me :( Rep Power: 16	i think these pics may have jus changed my mind so now i think i want the monterey blue instead of the platinum graphite

04-30-2009, 10:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
matt2112 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 139 Drives: Mag Black 09 370z Rep Power: 16	ya, these pics did it for me... i've changed my mind too!! thanks, this forum is awesome!!!

04-30-2009, 11:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
510z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 328 Drives: 09 370z Blue M6 Rep Power: 16	Mine depends on its mood

05-01-2009, 07:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Yeah I hear that the supply of 370Zs is particularly tight up in Canada. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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