Non-metallic slate gray on a midyear

[tdskip]

Thanks to a minor fender bender my 74 is finally going in to be repainted. I believe I've settled on a non-metallic gray, specifically I think I'm close to zeroing in on a slate gray.

While the car in the picture that I've attached is clearly not a midyear car, my 74 does have bright work on it that would probably also pop like in the picture below.

Can I ask if that looks like a Porsche Slate Gray to your eyes? I know color matching off Internet pictures is dubious at best, but trying to make sure that I'm clear on what the colors look like. Anyone have a midyear that they painted this color?

Thank you and best wishes for a happy new year to all

[Charles Freeborn]

I've always loved that shade. My very first VW ('64) was very similar (if not same) color.
Go for it.

[Pazuzu]

I'm going for the same combination at some point (non-metallic gray and brightwork trim).

I want something a shade or two darker than that.

Dodge Challenger "Destroyer Gray":



Ford "Lithium Gray":


New, Ford "Lead Foot Gray":



There's also some old Mercedes colors that I've seen in person and fell for...
124G Arabian Gray:



173G Anthracite Gray:

[kc911s]

I think Toyotas "cement" paint color would look good as well.

[tdskip]

Good morning Charles, thanks for the note back. I noticed that you also own a 1974!

[tdskip]

Thanks for those pictures Mike, all variations on a very similar shade. I like those too.

I did come across the Toyota cement color, I actually had a chance to see that color in person and it may have just been the lighting on that day but it had more blue undertones in it than I expected from the pictures. It did suit the truck that it was on, also quite handsome.

Thanks!

[Bob Kontak]

Steve McQueen's 76 930 was painted Porsche 356 Slate Gray by the factory which is a different mix than later 911 Slate Grays.

Just a data point. It has a little green in it. There are several threads out there on it, including the mix.

[Norm01]

I would definitely stick to the 66/67/68 original Porsche Slate Grey. Post 62 below.

The Definitive Color Thread

[tdskip]

Thank you for the discussion, pictures and links.

[Charles Freeborn]

Originally Posted by tdskip

Good morning Charles, thanks for the note back. I noticed that you also own a 1974!

Hello!
Yes a '74 Targa. I'm jealous of your 3.2 though....I'd love go go that route.

On paint colors - mine was originally metallic silver, which I rather like. But it's been color changed at least twice so switching back to original would be much more than I can afford to do correctly. So, my plan is to fix a couple of rust areas and shoot it with Zolatone :



It's a multi color paint that has a rough texture. No worries about rock chips or small dings or dents. Some day when the budget allows I'll do a proper restoration back to Met. Silver....
Cheers,
-C

[JohnJL]

Mine

[tdskip]

Nice car.

That looks to have some metallic in it, no?

[rcotton]

Heres my slate gray 75

[tdskip]

Thanks!

[jrbennett]

Originally Posted by Charles Freeborn

I've always loved that shade. My very first VW ('64) was very similar (if not same) color.
Go for it.

I wouldn't be surprised if it's the same colour, but VW called it "anthracite"

[tdskip]

Saw this today - very handsome.

[Bill Douglas]

That's almost a gunmetal blue. Very nice.

[Busta Rib]

You can't go wrong with Slate Grey. I started a thread about non-metallic greys: Need inspiration...show me non-metallic grey colors

You can find some inspiration there as well. A friend of mine had his car painted Porsche Grey Black. It is a newer color and darker than Slate Grey. Good luck with your choice.

[911 jared]

Yes grey-blk is a nice choice. Did my 964 in that color.

[tdskip]

Thanks guys, I'll go check out that other thread.

Have people been happy with the current paint formulations getting the color right?