Paint: Galaxy Gray vs. Alabaster Silver -> dirt, scratches, etc.

[Hybrid93Hatch]

I've been leaning toward a Galaxy Gray EX sedan. I am curious to how the gray shows dirt, scratches, swirl marks, chips, etc....

I know silver is one of the best colors to hide the above. I really like the galaxy gray more than silver, but like both none the less.

White is the best looking IMO, but can't deal with the ivory interior.

Thanks for any opinions on the 2 colors

[OblivionJin]

Dirt and dust will be noticeable if you look closely on the GG. On the silver it's definitely a lot harder to notice. I'm sure you can imagine what the dust looks like on the GG, just imagine the white-ish layer of dust and dirt you see on black cars and slap it on the GG. It does blend in very well and is not noticeable from a distance. But if you walk up to the car you can definitely see it.

However, my GG has a ton of dirt n dust on the hood and is super noticeable, looks like someone just keyed the car (scared the crap outta me the first time I saw it), looks like a buncha wavey lines going vertically from the windshield to the grill.

I've got about 2-3 scratches on my back bumper and it's not noticeable unless you look real close.

To me, GG is still very easy to maintain. Hides dirt and dust really well, can't notice it until you get real close to the car.

[06CivEXJon]

Oblivion, I too was worried someone did that to my car,but i knoticed it was just dust or dirt. I have some small scratches too but not knoticable, unless you get really really close. GG is a great color,do you have rock chips also? Windshield?

[GGSedan06]

I agree GG def. hides chips well you have to be right on top of the car and looking for chips... About the scratches I park in the farthest parking spot from where I'm going so no one dings my car so there's no scratches that I know about... The dirt and dust blends pretty good imo again when close to the car you can see all the dust and dirty spots. I too could not deal with the ivory interior just not me. Overall I think that GG is the best color with Grey interior :)

[GregM]

The ivory interior is actually very nice and gets a bad rap here for no good reason. If white is your favorite color, get it and you'll be glad to have a lighter interior, especially during the summer months.

[Silver8th]

I picked the silver because it has the black interior, but the GG is nice also.

[GGSedan06]

Originally Posted by GregM

The ivory interior is actually very nice and gets a bad rap here for no good reason. If white is your favorite color, get it and you'll be glad to have a lighter interior, especially during the summer months.

I'm not saying its not nice I'm just saying "its not my bag baby"

[OblivionJin]

Originally Posted by 06CivEXJon

Oblivion, I too was worried someone did that to my car,but i knoticed it was just dust or dirt. I have some small scratches too but not knoticable, unless you get really really close. GG is a great color,do you have rock chips also? Windshield?

I haven't washed my car in a coupla weeks ( ) so there might be rock chips in the front, but I'm not sure. Windshield, definitely not though.

[GregM]

i dunno...just think if white is his fav, he should get it. SOMEONE needs to stand up for ivory being a good choice. i dig it.

hybrid93hatch, you shouldn't compromise getting your favorite color. tha'sall

[OblivionJin]

I would, except I hate ivory too. I was in a pretty similar situation I suppose, I originally wanted black or white myself as well, but when I walked into the dealership and saw this vanilla-tan-dirt white- kinda thing inside the car and all I said was NEXT! I didn't bother looking at silver because the last thing I wanted was to have someone like my mom or dad drive up next to me in their silver camry giving me a thumbs up on my color choice. I didn't want Atomic Blue because it's just a bit dull to me. At the time, the Royal Blue Pearl and Rallye Red for the non Si's weren't out yet so that pretty much left me with GG. It's a pretty unique color and though I'd prefer a black interior, grey was close enough. It's a bit more brown than gray, but as you can see I didn't really have much of a choice.

I had no regrets buying GG, until I heard about black seat covers to compensate for the ivory interior I can probably be expecting quite a bashing from my comments but to me every color had a flaw, either the exterior color itself or the interior. To me, GG's flaws were the most bearable.

[Hybrid93Hatch]

Originally Posted by Silver8th

I picked the silver because it has the black interior, but the GG is nice also.

According to www.honda.com all silver non Si's come with gray interior. The Si is the only one with black interior. The GG Si also comes with black interior.

Originally Posted by GregM

i dunno...just think if white is his fav, he should get it. SOMEONE needs to stand up for ivory being a good choice. i dig it.

hybrid93hatch, you shouldn't compromise getting your favorite color. tha'sall

Yeah, but I absolutely hate the ivory interior. I'll see the interior 50X's more than the exterior. I actually like the GG and silver, just not as much as the white.

[YOGIx213]

[quote=Hybrid93Hatch]According to www.honda.com all silver non Si's come with gray interior. The Si is the only one with black interior. The GG Si also comes with black interior.


They may say it's gray but if it really is gray, it's a very very dark gray because I always thought it was actually black. Alabaster Silver EX Coupe has a very dark interior which I love.

[GregM]

Originally Posted by OblivionJin

I had no regrets buying GG, until I heard about black seat covers to compensate for the ivory interior

Jin, can you or someone give me a link to these seat covers?

I can probably be expecting quite a bashing from my comments but to me every color had a flaw, either the exterior color itself or the interior. To me, GG's flaws were the most bearable.

I don't wish to bash you, and GG is a gorgeous color. I have a suit that same color. Fact is that the ivory is what is taking a bashing on this forum and i genuinely like ivory. The grey seems more drab to me, but I'd never bash it.

Anyhow, post a link to those seat covers when you get a chance.

[Hybrid93Hatch]

Originally Posted by OblivionJin

I had no regrets buying GG, until I heard about black seat covers to compensate for the ivory interior

So then you have black seats and ivory dash, door planels, center console, etc.... :gaygiggle

[OblivionJin]

Originally Posted by GregM

Jin, can you or someone give me a link to these seat covers?

The only places I have seen the seat covers are on ebay, but I've heard they've conflicted with the side airbags. Still, knowing that they're already out there means it won't be long for functional leather/cloth aftermarket seat covers. I believe someone (maybe it was this forum, I forget) already leathered their interior.

Originally Posted by Hybrid93Hatch

So then you have black seats and ivory dash, door planels, center console, etc.... :gaygiggle

Yah, you have a point. But there's already aftermarket dash panels out and I'm sure there are door panels and stuff out somewhere out there. Judging from the love that the ivory is getting, I wouldn't expect to wait that long for a full interior makeover kit.

[GregM]

Originally Posted by Hybrid93Hatch

So then you have black seats and ivory dash, door planels, center console, etc.... :gaygiggle

yeah, what's so funny about that? the center console fixture itself is black and so are many other elements in the ivory interior. These include the steering wheel center, spokes and wheel itself (well ok, the wheel itself is dark grey unless you get the black leather stitched cover like i did), the power adapter and aux input covers, the glasses dugout under the air/defroster controls, the convenience/utility tray under that, the beverage holder, both vents on the driver's side, the mirror controls, the window/lock controls on the driver's and passenger's side armrests, the foot pedals, the shifter knob, the passenger airbag indicator, am i leaving anything out? edit: i think the rearview mirror frame is black?

black seatcovers could look classy in the ivory interior and bring out the other black elements I mentioned. Or, if you're anal about doing away with the ivory altogether, it is probably not such a huge expense to start ordering a few parts and replace the door panels, console compartment, carpeting (or just get black all-weather mats), trunk/gas release and other beige parts with the black ones. I have seen some of these parts on ebay. It might be one of the easier and less expensive mods to do yourself. I wouldn't be that obsessive about swapping out everything, but it could be done.

[GregM]

Originally Posted by OblivionJin

The only places I have seen the seat covers are on ebay, but I've heard they've conflicted with the side airbags.

Found 'em:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA...spagenameZWDVW

"We have 7 stunning color options and you can go with either solid color or two tone color(Black trim outsides with the other color insert) without extra costs. Available Colors are BEIGE, GRAY, CHARCOAL, RED, YELLOW, ROYAL BLUE, AND BLACK."

I'm trying to envision the black trim with beige covers. Probably look great in the ivory interior. Too bad I like it so much as is, or I'd probably pull the trigger on a pair.

[GregM]

Originally Posted by GregM

I'm trying to envision the black trim with beige covers. Probably look great in the ivory interior.

Sorry to hijack the thread like this, but these seats look awesome in tan and black. Of course, they're porsche seats and the civic seats are much bulkier. Still, i think iggee's black trim with beige seatcover would make the ivory interior more sporty and relate the seats back to the steering wheel and other things in the interior. Only concerns are the side airbags.

[Blue_Civic]

Just make sure the car seats you get in Side Air back safe. The Civic's side airbags are placed differently that most cars.

[fa1]

White is most seceptible to showing dirt. Trust me if you get white you have to keep it clean at all times.