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

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

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

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...70Z/370Z-3.jpg

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

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...uly2009002.jpg

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

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

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

:icon18: None taken! Hell, even I say it: I modified a Smurf!

You're still an A$$...

It's a standout color:

http://images49.fotki.com/v1556/phot...9a578_b-vi.jpg

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






Nice

Yeah...I'm guessing his Mom's Altima is not blue....:ugh2:

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.

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

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

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

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

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...t/DSC01534.jpg
Took this pic last week. It looks pretty shiny to me
http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...m/DSC02239.jpg

http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/s...m/DSC02243.jpg

I don't know about your friend. EVERY red 370Z I looked it was very shiny.
http://digitalman.smugmug.com/photos..._2X3To-L-1.jpg

http://digitalman.smugmug.com/photos..._Dg5q9-L-1.jpg
Courtesy Digitalman.

Sounds like someone is trying to hide there true feelings towards men by creating the 'There is no way I will be perceived as gay buffer zone'. Sorry but if you think having a blue car makes you seem gay then you have some serious masculinity issues.

:shakes head:

The third picture that AK posted of the blue is a very accurate representation (at least on my monitor). You'll notice in direct sunlight it looks a bit washed but with shade or dark reflections it looks much darker.

WTF - blue has been the "boy" colour since the dawn of time. Where did you grow up?

Maybe the OP's friend has cataracts? The colours on the Z are some of the boldest on the road with a very nice shine to them.

Monterey Smontery... It's blue. Nothing special about color, just personal preference...

You're eyes go right for it! I love it!