glare off a silver hood? - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

SoCal · 07-08-2005, 12:17 AM

The main thing holding me back from chosing arctic silver is I'm concerned that the reflection of the sun off the hood creates too much glare.

My eyes are a little on the sensitive side. I usually can spend the day outside without sunglasses, but I prefer not to.

Anybody with a silver Porsche have any difficulty with reflected sunlight?

nautiquelfe · 07-08-2005, 12:43 AM

I have an artic silver 99 boxster and keep it spotless, w/ 2 coats of wax. Doesnt get much more shiny than mine. I have never had any problems w/ glare. I think your seating stance is to low to reflect from hood. If your in an area that has a 986 for sale go check it out. You'll see what I meen. I will say i love the silver as a daily driver. It hides dirt and imperfections such as dings and chips. However it doesnt have quite the gloss a black or blue would have. Just my opinion. Either way you go i can't imagine you regretting your decision to purchase a boxster. Good luck w/ what ever you decide and use this forum as much as u can.

Mike · 07-08-2005, 05:54 AM

I am fortunate enough to own a 2000 Boxter S in Artic Silver. Unlike Southern California, in Western NY, reflected glare is not much of an issue. On the notable occasion when the sun does shine, I also have not noticed a glare off the hood.

socratic · 07-11-2005, 11:20 PM

2001 Arctic Grey. No issues whatsoever with glare on the hood.

Onad · 07-12-2005, 02:36 PM

No glare issues at all with my Artic Silver.

I totally agree with nautiquelfe. The Silver may not look as great as the others after a good wash, but it certainly hides dirt well.

07-13-2005, 02:05 PM

I think you will notice that the hood on a Boxster slopes toard the front bumper substantially. I can't even see much of the hood unless I put my seat up really high - then my head is above the roll bar. You should test drive one and you will see what I mean. My silver boxster has no more glare than my black car. Go to a parking lot and you will observe that the suns hot white glare off a painted, polished metal surface is the same no matter what the color car.

I think sunglasses are in order for you. Maybe Richard Beloff will sell you a pair. (He seems to use this site as his personal flea market.)