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Which Exterior Colour... Help... Dark Camo or Black maybe?

sdolman84

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I'm about to order a V1 Formentor. I'm really struggling with the colour. I'm leaning towards black.

I have a Leon Cupra 290 now in the Tech Grey. I'm keen on a change.

Do they do the Dark Camouflage on the V1 - Doesn't seem to be an option.

Any pics of current cars/colours would be good as the pics on the website aren't a true reflection and auto traders are a bit mixed resolution.

Thanks,
 

SRGTD

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Always dangerous to ask for opinions on colour choice as you’re likely to get a multitude of different responses that’ll confuse you even more! 😀

The Formentor does look good in black. However………..black is a labour of love to keep it looking good, and will only look clean just after washing. Also;
  • if you don’t use a safe wash technique (two or three bucket method, long pile wash mitt and plush drying towels)
or​
  • if you entrust your car washing to one of the many hand wash places or let the Seat dealer do the free complementary service wash (a.k.a. the scratch and swirl treatment 🤣) when it’s back at the dealership for servicing, warranty or repair work
then it’ll quite quickly show swirl marks.​

These days when I choose a car colour, I consider the following;
  • What are the best colours to ‘hide’ swirl marks if you don’t use a safe wash method? (IMHO; white and lighter metallic colours).
  • Which colours are easiest / most difficult to get an accurate colour match on if you’re unfortunate enough to need paintwork repairs? (again, IMHO - easiest; white, most difficult; silver and lighter metallics, solid reds).
  • Which colour is easiest to carry out DIY repairs to stone chips So you’re less likely to see them? (white)
Based on the above, it may not come as a surprise that my current car is white 🙂.

Back to your original question and setting aside the above considerations, I really like the Formentor (in order of colour preference) in Desire Red, Magnetic Tech Grey or Nevada White.
 
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sdolman84

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Thanks for the detailed response. And yea agree on both points. Colour being a personnel choice and the washing aspect!

My last two cars were tech grey and white, hence at bottom of my list but not ruled out.

I guess I'm hoping more for some pics of peoples current cars - unless there is a thread dedicated to this?
 

Bear

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Thanks for the detailed response. And yea agree on both points. Colour being a personnel choice and the washing aspect!

My last two cars were tech grey and white, hence at bottom of my list but not ruled out.

I guess I'm hoping more for some pics of peoples current cars - unless there is a thread dedicated to this?
There's a media gallery which might help you. I'm pathetic with tech so can't attach a link unfortunately!
 

Mikeyh22

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I’ve ordered tech grey even though alot of Formentors seem to be that colour. I think it suits the car but that’s just my opinion.. My current Leon is monsoon grey so was tempted to go with a different colour and go with asphalt blue. There was a cupra Leon in the dealer that colour it did look smart. It looks black from some angles. Wasn’t sure how it would look with the grey wheel arches.
 
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Fk2

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Obviously slightly biased but the best colour is black👌 mine even looks awesome when covered in ****!
 
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sdolman84

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I'm now contemplating paying a bit more for the Graphene Grey. Just seen a V2 one in supermarket car park in that colour with the blue nappa leather interior and it looked premium :drool:
 

Fk2

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I'm now contemplating paying a bit more for the Graphene Grey. Just seen a V2 one in supermarket car park in that colour with the blue nappa leather interior and it looked premium :drool:
Again I'm biased, last 2 cars been grey, not bothered for formentor grey as its got a blue tint in certain lights, so it's neither grey or blue, confusing colour. Sorry but I think the blue leather, especially on dash looks tacky... Remember, always bet on black👌
 
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Fk2

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Again I'm biased, last 2 cars been grey, not bothered for formentor grey as its got a blue tint in certain lights, so it's neither grey or blue, confusing colour. Sorry but I think the blue leather, especially on dash looks tacky... Remember, always bet on black👌
Ohhh and ffs get the v2 over the v1.. Those alloys and nappa seats worth there weight in gold
 
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Eryas

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Like everyone said, up to you. I only had one car in Black (Alfa 159), it was really beautifull.... But I will never buy a black car again ...
 

Fk2

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sdolman84

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Does anyone have any pics with the nappa leather in petrol blue. I cant decide if to order in that or black. Just fancy a change!
 
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