What kind of silver is the Corolla silver?
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Corolla silver is a metallic silver-gray color, but metallic colors are not necessarily achieved with metallic paint; they could be resin paint tinted to a metallic shade. The advantage of resin paint is its resistance to wear and scrubbing, while metallic paint is too hard—once damaged, simple polishing may not suffice, and repainting is often required. Here is more information about the Corolla: 1. Body Colors: The Corolla offers seven body colors: Super White, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, Black Mica, Platinum Bronze Metallic, Blue Metallic, and Red Mica Metallic. 2. Features: The key characteristics of the 10th-generation all-new COROLLA Corolla are: a significantly increased body width, achieving an innovative wide and low, dynamic, and contemporary exterior design, while also improving ride comfort. It surpasses the conventional impression of compact cars and rivals mid-size sedans. 3. Powertrain: The new COROLLA Corolla is equipped with a new engine featuring dual VVT-i across the lineup. Additionally, a new 1.6L engine variant has been introduced, complementing the 1.8L engine to form a more comprehensive product lineup.
The silver color of the Toyota Corolla is called Galaxy Silver, which is a type of metallic paint mixed with fine metal particles. When applied, the car will sparkle with a starry luster under sunlight or lighting. With over ten years of experience in auto repair, I can say that Corolla's Galaxy Silver paint is particularly durable, scratch-resistant, and UV-resistant, unlike regular paint that tends to fade. The manufacturing process requires a three-layer spray: primer, color coat, and clear coat, resulting in a finish that is both aesthetically pleasing and waterproof/rust-proof. In comparison, other brands might use ordinary silver metallic paint, but Toyota's Galaxy Silver is more resistant to aging, with a deeper and more layered color, making the car look newer even after several years. I recommend paying attention to this detail before purchasing—metallic paint has higher maintenance costs but is more cost-effective in the long run.
