I can't decide if I like BWB (merged threads)
#16
Lexucanafer
Originally Posted by Bichon
Even in that picture, I can't get excited about that color. It's just a subtle twist on the powder blue color that was standard issue for Grandmas and Grandpas the world over on their '80s vintage Caprices and Ford LTDs. No offense to the owner of that car, your wheels look awesome, just give them to me on a car painted something other than Breakwater Blue, Mystic Gold or Desert Sage.
I disagree though that it is in any way similar to "powder blue". If it were powder blue, I would dislike it too. It has an irradescence and a richness that is definitely NOT a ho-hum powder blue.
Good thing Lexus has so many awesome colors to choose from. Everyone can pick whatever shade that suits their fancy. One man's "Ugh!...looks like grandma's car" is another man's "Whoa! Look at that sexy beast!"
Last edited by Lexucan; 07-18-06 at 08:53 AM.
#17
Cycle Savant
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Worth a thousand words...
There is a difference between "powder blue" (like with baby blankets and leisure suits from the 50's) and "Breakwater Blue" which is a metallic silvery blue. Two completely different things...
As for "masculine" or "feminine" or "sleek" or "conservative" or the such: has anyone heard of "A picture is worth a thousand words"? The IS is worth a thousand words, and you'll find them all in this Forum!!!
As for "masculine" or "feminine" or "sleek" or "conservative" or the such: has anyone heard of "A picture is worth a thousand words"? The IS is worth a thousand words, and you'll find them all in this Forum!!!
#18
Originally Posted by paeko73
If "Brentweiss" is a male, then I'd suggest getting another color besides BWB. My saleperson told me that 95% of her customer who bought BWB were FEMALE. I myself ran into lots of BWB's on the street with female drivers too. If you worry about hiding the dirt, then get Glacier Frost like mine... I had to come close to the car to see the dirt.
#19
Lexus Test Driver
I also have breakwater and no way is it powder blue or baby blue. It's definately more silver metalic than powder pastel. My buddy has a crystal white 2IS and he doesn't get nearly as many looks as when we're cruising in my breakwater. Go got breakwater simply because a special car is deserving of a special color, white, black, and grey just doesn't cut it imho.
#20
Super Moderator
Hey, maybe you BWB owners think I'm color blind (and I hope Phil isn't going to ban me for this ), but I just don't see a huge difference in shade between an old metallic blue Caprice and the BWB IS. Try to imagine what the Caprice looked like before years of neglect left it rusty and oxidized:
#23
Lexus Test Driver
^no it's not.. and you can take just about any other color in the new IS and get some crappy rusted version of a similar color and have it look the same in the pics. if you see how light reflects off of the real breakwater color you'd know it was something special. Pictures just can't capture it. Same way glacier frost looks crappy and dull in pics but awesome when the light shines off of it.
#25
Cycle Savant
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Originally Posted by ba-b4
^if you see how light reflects off of the real breakwater color you'd know it was something special. Pictures just can't capture it. Same way glacier frost looks crappy and dull in pics but awesome when the light shines off of it.
You can get the same color, but as soon as you add the pearl/clear coat, the color is brilliant, not flat.
However, light blue is light blue. Same color but different gloss and sparkle.
We (BWB people) like the color, and like the gloss and sparkle even more...
#28
Super Moderator
Do I have a mean streak, or what? (or as Bugs Bunny would say: uh, Aint I a stinker!)
Just kidding, couldn't resist.
Have you check the photo gallery here on Club Lexus? There are many nice photos of BWB 2IS cars in that collection.
Last edited by Bichon; 07-24-06 at 06:02 AM.
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