Area 51 or Atlas Blue ?

[Taxicag]

Sounds to me like you have made up your mind. That said, I think area 51 might be the ugliest color I have seen on a vehicle. I cannot stand the look.

No, my mind isn’t totally made up, I do lean towards the velocity/Atlas, but I’m open to opinion, and enlightenment.

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[Taxicag]

I vote atlas blue since I prefer area 51....

Ok,, since you prefer 51, why do you vote Atlas.. ??

 

[Taxicag]

I agree. To even call it an actual color seems to be a bit of a stretch to me. It seems to be another shade of gray with a bit of a tint to it.

Paint chipping seems to be a potential problem on the Maverick and I would also think that a non-metallic paint would tend to show chips a lot more.

One advantage of atlas blue is that you stand a better chance to be able to find your car in a large parking lot which seems to be almost all gray-scale cars now. I think I read that something like 80% of new cars are somewhere on the gray scale.

I’m British, moved to the USA because you guys have something we don’t, “Sun and clean air”. Ohh, and open space, and Area 51 reminds me of the British weather, grey with the rare hint of blue.. lol. Maybe that’s why I’m torn..

 

[dcs12345]

Ok,, since you prefer 51, why do you vote Atlas.. ??

makes it easier for me to find my truck if there are less 51s........but the main reason is a little more self serving......... one less Mav to use up MY paint.

I actually like both colors though. Atlas would have been my second choice.

 

[NotaVirus_Click]

No, my mind isn’t totally made up, I do lean towards the velocity/Atlas, but I’m open to opinion, and enlightenment.

I get this. It is tough, especially without being able to see good views of the vehicles.

Also for those who do like Area 51, I do not like it, but I don't judge those that do. Get the color you want and you like, and don't let a dummy on the internet change your decision. Atlas Blue with BAP is what I have on order. Hopefully I see it someday.

 

[MDmaverick]

I have an Area 51 XL. I love the paint and get compliments. However, Ford’s blue palette is on point. The Velocity blue is a great color and Atlas blue in person is exquisite. Really comes down to personal taste.

 

[Taxicag]

I get this. It is tough, especially without being able to see good views of the vehicles.

Also for those who do like Area 51, I do not like it, but I don't judge those that do. Get the color you want and you like, and don't let a dummy on the internet change your decision. Atlas Blue with BAP is what I have on order. Hopefully I see it someday.

I do hope your order comes through, this is a very interesting lottery ford is running with their vehicles. Not all their fault, supply lines etc.. but I would love if they actually hired someone to communicate with the customers and at least let us know their thinking.

I ordered a 2022 maverick and Transit 10 months apart, they arrived at the dealership the same week, I could not afford both so had to flip the Mav to help pay for the transit, because the transit makes me money, mav is a toy. Now I have a 2023 ordered, let’s hope it comes through before the world ends.. lol.. good luck to all on their orders..

 

[Taxicag]

makes it easier for me to find my truck if there are less 51s........but the main reason is a little more self serving......... one less Mav to use up MY paint.

I actually like both colors though. Atlas would have been my second choice.

Very logical.. lol..

 

[Taxicag]

I have an Area 51 XL. I love the paint and get compliments. However, Ford’s blue palette is on point. The Velocity blue is a great color and Atlas blue in person is exquisite. Really comes down to personal taste.

I have a Jaguar XK8 as my yard ornament, (it’s a Jaaag, so doesn’t run). And it’s basically velocity blue, so I’m very partial to this palate of blue metallic, and that’s why I started the thread, I was feeling I maybe stuck in my ways, so wanted opinions…. But damn ford has some pretty metallic blues..

 

[Taxicag]

Atlas blue for me. It reminds me of the blue on my old ranger, so I guess it's more nostalgic. I blacked out the wheels on that truck so I'm going with black appearance package..... I really liked that truck.

I do love the blackpack on your Maverick picture, Very clean locking. Nice..

 

[Packer Bill]

My Maverick is an Area 51 color. It actually looks better in person. I originally thought it was too light (looking at pictures online) but it actually looks darker in person.

 

[Taxicag]

My Maverick is an Area 51 color. It actually looks better in person. I originally thought it was too light (looking at pictures online) but it actually looks darker in person.

I’m thinking, correct me if I’m wrong, the Atlas blue looks better with alloys, and the Area 51 better with the steelies… ???

 

[Taxicag]

If Tim says so, obviously 51 needs deeper thought,

 

[mjkladis]

It was a CLOSE choice for me until I saw Atlas Blue in person.

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