Gold 2014 C7?

Z-07 freak · 05-04-2014, 10:05 PM

About two weeks ago I was driving down the road and I could have sworn I saw a Gold C7 shooting past me in the opposite direction. I wasn't aware Gold was a factory color. But without a picture it would be just another "Big Foot sighting".

Then this evening as I was parking at Home Depot... Guess what I found.

The finish wasn't gloss or flat, but matte. At first close examination I was thinking Plasti-dipped, but it had so much grime from driving in the recent rain I just couldn't tell. Out of respect I didn't touch it.

Nate GM · 05-04-2014, 10:29 PM

That's very interesting. Gold is not a factory color so they either plasti dipped it or just gave it a gold paint job. It looks like it's plasti dipped to me but I could be wrong. I'm personally not a fan but of the color but at least it's unique.

Thanks for sharing!!

GunnyG · 05-04-2014, 10:33 PM

Looks great...probably a wrap job.

Stingray · 05-05-2014, 09:45 AM

Agree, I also think it's a vinyl wrap. Looks unique and definitely will stand apart from other C7's.

CruznCorvette · 05-05-2014, 11:47 AM

It's a full body wrap.
The shop that did my XPEL & Tint recently did one in matte black.

purpleRac3r · 05-05-2014, 02:19 PM

Based on a conversation with Ryan Vaughn at the Bash last week, its very unlikely there ever will be a factory gold painted Corvette in the future. They had so much trouble with the 15 or so Aztec Gold C5s in 1998 getting body panels to match that they pretty much swore off gold. Wrap or Plasti-dip or custom paint are the only ways to get it.

Can't say I'm a fan, either.

OldJedi · 05-05-2014, 03:53 PM

I agree with the others, it is most likely a wrap. Here is another gold wrap.

Nate GM · 05-05-2014, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldJedi

I agree with the others, it is most likely a wrap. Here is another gold wrap.

I like that one a lot better. The gold wrap on the C7 is just a little too bland in my opinion.

Ret9580 · 05-05-2014, 08:18 PM

I see that gold C7 is parked in a handicap zone, so I'm guessing the owner is visually handicapped?

1KUIKC7 · 05-05-2014, 09:39 PM

I have been seeing a lot of wrapped high performance cars in down town walnut creek lately. The rich folk seem to enjoy it.

05-04-2014, 10:05 PM	#1
Z-07 freak Slammin' all six gears Drives: 1991 Z-07 Corvette 2006 YZF-R6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 38	Gold 2014 C7? About two weeks ago I was driving down the road and I could have sworn I saw a Gold C7 shooting past me in the opposite direction. I wasn't aware Gold was a factory color. But without a picture it would be just another "Big Foot sighting". Then this evening as I was parking at Home Depot... Guess what I found. The finish wasn't gloss or flat, but matte. At first close examination I was thinking Plasti-dipped, but it had so much grime from driving in the recent rain I just couldn't tell. Out of respect I didn't touch it. Last edited by Z-07 freak; 05-04-2014 at 10:39 PM.

05-04-2014, 10:29 PM	#2
Nate GM Rand Paul 2016 Drives: Corvette Stingray Z51 2LT Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: U.S Posts: 592	That's very interesting. Gold is not a factory color so they either plasti dipped it or just gave it a gold paint job. It looks like it's plasti dipped to me but I could be wrong. I'm personally not a fan but of the color but at least it's unique. Thanks for sharing!! __________________

05-04-2014, 10:33 PM	#3
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2014 Stingray, 2015 Panamera 4 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 8,878 View My Garage	Looks great...probably a wrap job. __________________ Project MantaRay...Underway

05-05-2014, 11:47 AM	#5
CruznCorvette Drives: 2014 C7 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 82	It's a full body wrap. The shop that did my XPEL & Tint recently did one in matte black. __________________ "I spent half of my money on booze, women and gambling. The other half I wasted." W.C. Fields

05-05-2014, 02:19 PM	#6
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	Based on a conversation with Ryan Vaughn at the Bash last week, its very unlikely there ever will be a factory gold painted Corvette in the future. They had so much trouble with the 15 or so Aztec Gold C5s in 1998 getting body panels to match that they pretty much swore off gold. Wrap or Plasti-dip or custom paint are the only ways to get it. Can't say I'm a fan, either. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!

05-05-2014, 09:45 AM	#4
Stingray just can't get enough Drives: a bunch of fast toys... Join Date: May 2012 Location: SoFla Posts: 3,605 View My Garage	Agree, I also think it's a vinyl wrap. Looks unique and definitely will stand apart from other C7's.

05-05-2014, 03:53 PM	#7
OldJedi Use the Force Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51, 2018 Porsche GTS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Davie, Fl. Posts: 3,862	I agree with the others, it is most likely a wrap. Here is another gold wrap. Attached Images __________________ Walk softly, carry a light saber and drive a ZL1!

05-05-2014, 08:18 PM	#9
Ret9580 Drives: '99 Sienna till '15 Ray is here Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 86	I see that gold C7 is parked in a handicap zone, so I'm guessing the owner is visually handicapped?

05-05-2014, 09:39 PM	#10
1KUIKC7 Drives: 2015 Zo6 3zl Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Walnut creek Posts: 129	I have been seeing a lot of wrapped high performance cars in down town walnut creek lately. The rich folk seem to enjoy it. __________________ Glen F.