Monterey Blue Question

Whitey#1 · 08-07-2009, 05:58 PM

those of you that have seen the Monterey Blue in person, or perhaps have one. does it have a really bright shine to it? or is it sort of a dull type blue, that really doesnt seem to shine like you would think it would?

reason i ask is because my buddy here at the naval base said he saw a red 370Z the other day on base, and he didnt think it had much of a shine to it at all. i told him it must have been dirty or something, because i'm almost certain if it would have been clean and a sunny day, it would shine big time.

Mike

Hi-TecDesigns · 08-07-2009, 06:27 PM

It has the shine of any other gloss paint color, and has a light specular reflection any other small-fleck metallic would have... but personally, I don't like it. It's too light of a blue, similar to the head on this dancin' dude...

not quite robin's egg, but nowhere near the deep blue it should be.

2theextreme · 08-07-2009, 06:38 PM

Here's a photo taken by Jon @ Altered Atmosphere about a week ago with his digital camera:

And here's a photo with my crappy digital camera:

Both photos taken on the same day. Looks a bit darker blue in his photo and a bit lighter in mine.

370zdub · 08-07-2009, 06:48 PM

Yup.. Your car is total sex. I love the look, I think you have done an excellent job with only the best of mods!

need4speed · 08-07-2009, 06:49 PM

To me its really nice high quality color in person but looks a lot better in pics. Its really shiny n pretty. But hard to justify bein "A MAN n driving a blue car that is the same exact color of a SMURF! Lmao! Its nice though. For a girl or if u like carrying man purses. Lol, this color is for u.

No offense to they monterrey club! Its still all luv. Lol

2theextreme · 08-07-2009, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by need4speed

To me its really nice high quality color in person but looks a lot better in pics. Its really shiny n pretty. But hard to justify bein "A MAN n driving a blue car that is the same exact color of a SMURF! Lmao! Its nice though. For a girl or if u like carrying man purses. Lol, this color is for u.

No offense to they monterrey club! Its still all luv. Lol

None taken! Hell, even I say it: I modified a Smurf!

Modshack · 08-07-2009, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by need4speed

But hard to justify bein "A MAN n driving a blue car that is the same exact color of a SMURF! Lmao! Its nice though. For a girl or if u like carrying man purses. Lol, this color is for u.

You're still an A$$...

It's a standout color:

Sibze · 08-07-2009, 10:26 PM

Did that just come from a guy that doesn't even own a 370?

Nice

Modshack · 08-07-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sibze

Did that just come from a guy that doesn't even own a 370?

Yeah...I'm guessing his Mom's Altima is not blue....

CBRich · 08-07-2009, 10:47 PM

I considered the blue and it is glossy but it is not a very deep blue. It's a bit watered down looking which is why I opted against it.

cave vulture · 08-07-2009, 11:41 PM

Having seen the blue on both cloudy and sunny days, it is very reflective and shows best in bright sunlight. i.m.o.

kdo2milger · 08-07-2009, 11:52 PM

it has a metallic flake that is best represented on a sunny day...it is a gorgeous color imo

FricFrac · 08-08-2009, 02:30 AM

Its not as washed out as some would say. Check it out for yourself in person. It's best live

Demon Z · 08-08-2009, 02:42 AM

The actual color in person is darker than 99% of the pictures I've seen. It's a complex, amazing color.

AK370Z · 08-08-2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitey#1

those of you that have seen the Monterey Blue in person, or perhaps have one. does it have a really bright shine to it? or is it sort of a dull type blue, that really doesnt seem to shine like you would think it would?

Took this pic last week. It looks pretty shiny to me

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitey#1

reason i ask is because my buddy here at the naval base said he saw a red 370Z the other day on base, and he didnt think it had much of a shine to it at all. i told him it must have been dirty or something, because i'm almost certain if it would have been clean and a sunny day, it would shine big time.

I don't know about your friend. EVERY red 370Z I looked it was very shiny.

Courtesy Digitalman.

08-07-2009, 05:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Whitey#1 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Loogootee, IN Posts: 78 Drives: 09 MB/Frost 370Z AT Rep Power: 15	Monterey Blue Question those of you that have seen the Monterey Blue in person, or perhaps have one. does it have a really bright shine to it? or is it sort of a dull type blue, that really doesnt seem to shine like you would think it would? reason i ask is because my buddy here at the naval base said he saw a red 370Z the other day on base, and he didnt think it had much of a shine to it at all. i told him it must have been dirty or something, because i'm almost certain if it would have been clean and a sunny day, it would shine big time. Mike

08-07-2009, 06:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hi-TecDesigns Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glenelg, MD Posts: 146 Drives: 370 Rdstr AT7 BkChry Rep Power: 15	It has the shine of any other gloss paint color, and has a light specular reflection any other small-fleck metallic would have... but personally, I don't like it. It's too light of a blue, similar to the head on this dancin' dude... not quite robin's egg, but nowhere near the deep blue it should be. __________________ http://hi-tecdesigns.com/images/pict...on%20Small.gif 2000 S2000 Brickyard Red Metallic w/ Romanesque Crimson Kandy, custom everything else

08-07-2009, 06:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	Here's a photo taken by Jon @ Altered Atmosphere about a week ago with his digital camera: And here's a photo with my crappy digital camera: Both photos taken on the same day. Looks a bit darker blue in his photo and a bit lighter in mine. __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

08-07-2009, 06:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
370zdub Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: UT Posts: 628 Drives: 09 370z 6mt,10 Ford Rep Power: 16	Yup.. Your car is total sex. I love the look, I think you have done an excellent job with only the best of mods! __________________ 2010 Ford 6.4L Power Stroke Diesel: 588whp/1082wtrq 2007 Dodge 6.7L Cummins Diesel: 788whp/1405wtrq, runs 12's @ 7400lbs, Still miss my 370z!

08-07-2009, 11:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
kdo2milger OG Priesthood Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 17,859 Drives: NISMO T Rep Power: 59	it has a metallic flake that is best represented on a sunny day...it is a gorgeous color imo __________________ Project *NISMO*

08-07-2009, 06:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
need4speed Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: tx Posts: 199 Drives: 08 altima 3.5se Rep Power: 15	To me its really nice high quality color in person but looks a lot better in pics. Its really shiny n pretty. But hard to justify bein "A MAN n driving a blue car that is the same exact color of a SMURF! Lmao! Its nice though. For a girl or if u like carrying man purses. Lol, this color is for u. No offense to they monterrey club! Its still all luv. Lol

08-07-2009, 10:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sibze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 16,202 Drives: In your way Rep Power: 62	Did that just come from a guy that doesn't even own a 370? Nice

08-07-2009, 10:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I considered the blue and it is glossy but it is not a very deep blue. It's a bit watered down looking which is why I opted against it.

08-07-2009, 11:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 15	Having seen the blue on both cloudy and sunny days, it is very reflective and shows best in bright sunlight. i.m.o.

08-08-2009, 02:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Its not as washed out as some would say. Check it out for yourself in person. It's best live __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

08-08-2009, 02:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
Demon Z Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 229 Drives: '13 FR-S Rep Power: 16	The actual color in person is darker than 99% of the pictures I've seen. It's a complex, amazing color.

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