11-19-2019, 08:43 PM | #1 |
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Brands Hatch vs. Dravit Grey Differences?
I am debating purchasing a new M8 in one of these two colors. Also considering Sonic Speed Blue but that is for another thread.
I currently have an X6 M in Donington Grey and love the way the color changes in different light. I have read lots of descriptions, and seen lots of pictures, of Dravit Grey and it seems to have similar characteristics...ie a wide variation in hues. I think I want to mix it up with something other than DG. What I haven't seen is any good description of Brands Hatch Grey. It looks very metallic in photos and more "grey" than the Dravit from what I have seen. Can anyone who has seen the two colors (or even just the Brands Hatch) give a description of the differences? Is the BH darker than the Dravit or lighter, in general? I know that color is a very subjective thing but I would appreciate any advice. I am in a location that would make it hard to go find one in a similar color, at least as of yet. Thanks! David |
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I am facing this same dilemma. I currently have a San Marino Blue m6, and i wanted something a bit different so I was hoping to get a grey color.
But the Dravit Greys that I have seen in person seem very flat to me. I am not sure why it's called a metallic color - it is a dead flat grey with no metallic sheen at all (at least to my eyes). Its just another darker version of these these flat off-whites/greys that have become popular in the past 3 years on Audis/Porsches. Its still a great color, but I don't care for it. My previous car was a Singapore Grey M6, and that was a beautiful dark grey with some blue notes. I have not seen and Brands Hatch in the flesh to comment. I'll likely just end up getting the Marina Bay Blue, which is very similar to what I have now (San Marino) |
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11-20-2019, 07:07 AM | #3 |
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When Dravit Gray gets a thin layer of dirt, it does flatten out. But when it's clean...wowser...it absolutely dazzles.
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To give an idea here is our painted front reflectors in Brands Hatch Grey Metallic
Next to Donington Grey and Black Sapphire
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11-22-2019, 06:02 PM | #7 |
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I stopped by my local dealer and took some pictures in the wonderful LA sun of Dravit. It does have a nice sparkle that you need to get up close to see, or be in direct sunlight. In the shade, it is flat in appearance. I think it's growing on me....
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The more pictures, the better!
Thanks everyone for your help so far...really liking the mixed qualities of the Dravit but would still like to see more BH... David |
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Both colors have metallic and with any metallic you need light for the sparkle to come out.
I have seen BH once in person and It has more a silver metallic with a lighter gray base. More like a Nardo I actually have Dravit m8. I was on the fence on the color. I have never been a fan of gold or yellow which Dravit has a ton of gold flake. In low light the color is a dark Grigio telesto. When the sun hits its curves it turns to a army green ish color. I absolutely love the color now and the many dimensions of it. It really looks special in the light and sinister at night |
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Bump . Currently specing new M8 Comp and can’t decide between these two colors. I’m about to wrap the car in Xpel Stealth to make it look “frozen”, but cannot find any photo where would be Brands Hatch Grey next to Dravit Grey. From my understanding Dravit Grey is darker then BH, but every photo shows those two colors differently. It's a matter of life and death .
Also - on some photos, Dravit Grey seems too flat to my liking. Nearly as flat as Audi’s Nardo Grey which I’m not a fan of. But few posts reference Brands Hatch as a simmilar color to Nardo. I can’t currently get to dealer to pick up samples of the color, so photos and these posts are the only reference I have. Thank you! |
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Brands Hatch is a more traditional metallic grey. Dravit changes dramatically depending on the lighting. In low lighting it looks almost flat while in the sun it really sparkles with the gold flake.
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I just picked up a Brands Hatch gray M8C. Pictures don't do it justice, has a lot of metal flake in it and really sparkles in the sun.
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They both look nice. For me, I lean towards blue. So I got the sonic speed blue, but I wish I had the Tanazinite Blue.
However, with just the Brand Hatch or Davit greys: I'd probably pick the Devit grey. But you can't go wrong in any color under the rainbow. Just do me a favor, and don't pick basic white or stock black. I hate to see a nice car in a base color. I know 80% of all vehicles are white or black, but it's so boring. |
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Too many dealers play it safe and order cars in white and black since they're historically easier to sell. In addition to what's sitting on dealer lots, most of the unclaimed M8s at the port (as in dealer doesn't want) are also white and black. These are the cars that are going to be left at the end of the year. If you're looking to purchase one of the blues, strongly consider doing it now.
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And most of the blacks are black on black, which produce really quite the...environment...here during our super-heated/humid summers. I can't begin to imagine what whoever is ordering these things is thinking.
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Some pics in the sun with a Brands Hatch M8 Comp Gran Coupe (first 3) and then Dravit Grey M8 Comp Coupe. The Dravit brings out a green hue in the sun
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