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It was placed next to the A51 color. It was close enough to a reference to see CG for what it really is, gray.This. When I saw the Jerrycans in person all I could think is “That’s primer!” Lol
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It was placed next to the A51 color. It was close enough to a reference to see CG for what it really is, gray.This. When I saw the Jerrycans in person all I could think is “That’s primer!” Lol
Sounds pretty cool! Thanks a ton for taking the time to do this. I have been so confused with this color from the beginning and this really help clear things up.No. This color is dynamic to it's environment. It's gray first. The perception of a green or blue is dependent on the lighting and the local colors. If you focus on the carbonized gray, it will appear greenish in full light (a bit washed out tho). Otherwise think of this as a magic color that will always be the color you might want at the right time.
I was showing the paint sample to my daughter and making it change color by placing it next to dark gray (blue/green), then next to the grass (gray), then next to the beige motorhome (green). She thought it was super strange and cool.
The one thing I can say is that it's a dynamic neutral color. You better remember where you parked because it might not be the same color when you get back.
A51 seems like the same sort of color.No. This color is dynamic to it's environment. It's gray first. The perception of a green or blue is dependent on the lighting and the local colors. If you focus on the carbonized gray, it will appear greenish in full light (a bit washed out tho). Otherwise think of this as a magic color that will always be the color you might want at the right time.
I was showing the paint sample to my daughter and making it change color by placing it next to dark gray (blue/green), then next to the grass (gray), then next to the beige motorhome (green). She thought it was super strange and cool.
The one thing I can say is that it's a dynamic neutral color. You better remember where you parked because it might not be the same color when you get back.
I like it......leaning towards Carbonized grey. Love o see it first hand live.Just because I cannot leave well enough alone, I bought the touchup paint for Jet Fighter Gray and applied it to test samples today.
In the case of Cactus Gray (CG), there is just not 'well enough' information available.
Long post, sorry. Lots of photos.
The Spray Can and Source ( https://www.automotivetouchup.com/touch-up-paint/ford/2021/bronco/ )
These samples are NOT clear coated:
These samples are clear coated.
This photo and color is the closest approximation to what I see and how it appears in-hand.
The light Box used:
The color analysis:
More blue than green in CIE-L *ab color measurements.
The breakdown...
The black looks like regular carbon black in the supernatant.; however, there is a blue/green tint in the pellet (polymer) fraction.
One more thing...
Because I'm 'that guy', I've included RL comparison with Sting Gray (Jeep). Yes, I did ask permission to take these photos.
Note on the lighting:
It was about 5pm, cloudy (Delta's fault).
Personal note: I do like this color. It is dynamic and is a "Local Color" paint. It changes color based on your perception and the light/colors around it.
I will keep the samples and revisit the photos on a sunny day in the future.
Ditto on seeing the Carbonized Gray live. I keep going back and forth between Cactus and Carbonized. Hopefully by December we'll see enough real time pics of both to decide.I like it......leaning towards Carbonized grey. Love o see it first hand live.
No. This color is dynamic to it's environment. It's gray first. The perception of a green or blue is dependent on the lighting and the local colors. If you focus on the carbonized gray, it will appear greenish in full light (a bit washed out tho). Otherwise think of this as a magic color that will always be the color you might want at the right time.
I was showing the paint sample to my daughter and making it change color by placing it next to dark gray (blue/green), then next to the grass (gray), then next to the beige motorhome (green). She thought it was super strange and cool.
The one thing I can say is that it's a dynamic neutral color. You better remember where you parked because it might not be the same color when you get back.
It is called Jet Fighter Gray for the Ford Mustang and Cactus Gray for the Bronco.I've read that Cactus is the same as Fighter, but I don't see it in all the pics/videos. That being said I like both (maybe Fighter a little more). Thanks for the in depth pics