Is it just me or does Sterling Grey not photograph well??

I saw a girl's Focus this weekend and I noticed it looked awfully close to Sterling Grey Metallic. Well, it was. She had no clue what color it was other than she picked it out. I didn't want to look at the car plaque as I didn't want to seem creepy but I saw it was the same on Ford's site.

I loved the way the metallic looked in the paint, seemed deep, like our black metallic 335, just with a little more shine. I haven't seen sterling in person but in the pictures it looks like dark grey, in pretty much all pictures. There really is a lot more to the paint than it seems in photos. Just wanted to see if anyone else is with me on this one?

I had pretty much thought I was dead set on Black but the metallic is the Sterling has me changing my mind. As if that's hard to do.

 

Sorry I had to

 

Lol this guy^...

Yeah SG looks so much better in person, especially at dusk, IMO. It seems the new colors just don't photograph as well. I think it's the whole 2010+ body in general.

 

That highland green is pretty amazing in person.

 

I tell ya, I get no respect!

 

exactly right. Certain angles/lighting conditions make the 2010+ look great in pictures, but in person it looks 100x better in any color IMO

 

I was saying the same thing earlier. Its a really gorgeous colour when the sun catches it. Indoors or overcast its just gray..

That didnt stop me from getting one...update from the dealer, it should be arriving in 3-4 weeks. Only ordered it on June 2nd. Dealer (who is also a friend of the family) said that all of his mustangs have arrived within 4-5 weeks. I guess there is some love for Canada afterall...

 

Here's a few pics I took of mine before the camera crapped out, not the best
but may give you an idea how it looks....

 

I think those are great pictures and a great looking Mustang!

Problem is that it still looks grey, but when seen in person, it is a very deap and awesome metallic paint that no picture seems to be able to reproduce. Maybe one hell of a DSLR might be able to but not the average point and shoot.

 

Very classy!

Too bad you don't have the old rear-only white w/ green letters license plate.

 

yes, that would be nice, but haven't had that one in quite a few years..............

 

It reminds me of Dark Shadow Grey, you don't see the flake in the paint in pictures like you do in real life.

 

I agree. I was going to post the same. It's like a mixture of DSG and Mineral Gray - about the shade of MG, but with the depth and flake of DSG.

 

couple more shots today

 

Wasted no time with the mods, eh? Haha the tints and CDC chin look great. Probably the same direction I would have taken mine...

 

Best pics I have of mine so far.

 

Agreed.. My 03 is DSG and I loooove the color. I've always had people say things about how awesome it looks, a few people even didn't think it was a factory color, they thought I had it painted like that.

The 5.0 that I test drove was Sterling Gray and I really like the color and looking at these pics makes me want it again haha. I ordered a black 5.0 though cause I want a change. Definitely my 2nd favorite color. It looks really great

 

love the rear!

 

I usually criticize the photographer when I see a photo that doesn't do justice to a car but I think in this case, you are right. This body style really does need to be seen in person to appreciate. I think the raised hood looks really cool in person but photos rarely do it justice.

Greg

 

Thanks for the faith Greg