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Zathras Jul 7, 2004 02:00 PM
Why don't silver cars seem to oxidize anymore?
 
Hi all. I just bought a 2004.5 Silverstone Enthusiast 6 speed :)

I was wondering why silver cars don't seem to oxidize anymore. 20 years ago I never would have purchased a silver car. Silver and a lot of metallics used to oxidize and turn gray and white within a couple of years. I haven't seen this happen in a long time. Does anyone know what has changed in the paint over the years?

Reb1281 Jul 7, 2004 05:41 PM
Re: Why don't silver cars seem to oxidize anymore?
 
Originally posted by Zathras
Hi all. I just bought a 2004.5 Silverstone Enthusiast 6 speed :)

I was wondering why silver cars don't seem to oxidize anymore. 20 years ago I never would have purchased a silver car. Silver and a lot of metallics used to oxidize and turn gray and white within a couple of years. I haven't seen this happen in a long time. Does anyone know what has changed in the paint over the years?
Didn't it used to be non-metallic? The 2nd gen Eclipse silver is non-metallic and hideous.

Conceyted Jul 7, 2004 05:45 PM
Re: Re: Why don't silver cars seem to oxidize anymore?
 
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Originally posted by Reb1281
Didn't it used to be non-metallic? The 2nd gen Eclipse silver is non-metallic and hideous.
I beg to differ. My 2nd gen silver gsx was gorgeous. I never had a single problem with the paint or its looks.

elyliu Jul 7, 2004 09:49 PM
did those older cars have a clearcoat?


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