- Thread starter Edward Skira
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Benito
Senior Member
Although I liked the colour of the orange glass more, I agree that the copper coloured metal does look cleaner as a finished product.
stjames2queenwest
Senior Member
Ok this has restored some optimism for sure, looks like the podium will be successful. I prefer the metal over the glass samples.
GabrielHurl
Active Member
Contra
Senior Member
Wow, the depth it adds to the windows is a great addition. This is going to be a real looker when it's all put together.
tripwire
Active Member
I saw it last night around 7:30pm and it did not look good. Maybe in the sunlight it really shines, but I felt it looked very dull and bland, and tacked on. Will reserve judgement until it's either all done, or more of it is done though.
DSC
Superstar
Yes, I too found it not NEARLY as good as we had been led to believe. I am still not 100% decided as one should await the final completion but it is, so far, under-whelming!
neuhaus
Senior Member
The form is great, but the colour and finish fell short.
I was hoping for a luminous, glossy, glass-like finish, but this looks like a dull old penny (remember those?).
I was surprised to hear this is an automotive-grade paint finish. I've seen some cars with more depth and lustre in the paint finish than this.
The paint should have been a glossy, pearlescent or highly metallic finish in a brighter orange or amber that really catches the light and look more like glass.
Sometimes you see some of those wrapped cars around town in some wild (and often gaudy) finishes. This orange chrome finish would be stunning here:
(image courtesy of CKwraps)
I was hoping for a luminous, glossy, glass-like finish, but this looks like a dull old penny (remember those?).
I was surprised to hear this is an automotive-grade paint finish. I've seen some cars with more depth and lustre in the paint finish than this.
The paint should have been a glossy, pearlescent or highly metallic finish in a brighter orange or amber that really catches the light and look more like glass.
Sometimes you see some of those wrapped cars around town in some wild (and often gaudy) finishes. This orange chrome finish would be stunning here:
(image courtesy of CKwraps)
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AlvinofDiaspar
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The matte finish is disappointing - and if that kind of dullness is the outcome, I'd rather see real copper instead of this "fake-ish" look.
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innsertnamehere
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To be fair that is a wrap, not a paint.
holographic plastic
Active Member
I don't get the negativity, I think it's coming together.
tripwire
Active Member
Yes, so far it's the dull matte look that is disappointing me. I imagine it's easier to maintain vs something glossy?
neuhaus
Senior Member
You would think a glossy finish would better shed water and dirt, but any dents, scratches or imperfections would be more noticeable, so installation would have to be more careful and how the building is maintained must be regarded (i.e. possible damage from window washers and equipment, etc.).
@insertnamehere: There are paints or coatings that could create that same effect. Wraps are easier for aftermarket installation and are removable that's why it's a popular application on cars, but those fin panels could be painted or plated in a chromed finish at the factory.
@holigraphic plastic: we are a very critical and design/construction savvy bunch here. Yes, overall this building is looking great, but the dull copper penny finish is a missed opportunity and would have elevated this building substantially if it had a finish/colour similar to the original design intent.
holographic plastic
Active Member
I can see that. Anyways, I would think that after a while you would know not to expect the final product to look exactly like the render.