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pfaffendorn · 11-04-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ToySub1946

It would surely be nice if Subaru put better, harder paint on these cars. Paint currently used is just too fragile.

Put a glass coating on it. There are many available through Detailed Image. I was clumsy and scraped the area in front of the front wheel rather badly while backing out of the garage. Lots of housepaint on the car, and man was I afraid of what was underneath. Figuring I had an extensive repair to make, I scrubbed it vigorously with Comet and a sponge. The scrape never touched the car's paint, and the Comet didn't even cut the glass coating's shine, which sustained a few shallow scratches which look like they will disappear with a local reapplication of the coating.

The low-VOC water-carried paints they mandate now may be fragile, but you have to admit they're beautiful. But we don't have to surrender to damage. Fight for your finish!

funwheeldrive · 11-04-2016, 03:43 PM

Everyone knows that red is the fastest.

Tcoat · 11-04-2016, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Myv

GBS, too bad wasn't available for Canada.

Or Lava Monograms.

86Boyz · 11-04-2016, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

Everyone knows that red is the fastest.

And people think you have a Ferrari.

Tcoat · 11-04-2016, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 86Boyz

And people think you have a Ferrari.

CJRhoades · 11-05-2016, 12:14 AM

I was really disappointed when I saw that the new Island Blue Pearl color for the 2017 Impreza wasn't available on 2017 BRZ's. Of the available colors I actually prefer white but my Impreza is white so I settled for WRB.

Spec C Wannabe · 11-05-2016, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pfaffendorn

Put a glass coating on it. There are many available through Detailed Image. I was clumsy and scraped the area in front of the front wheel rather badly while backing out of the garage. Lots of housepaint on the car, and man was I afraid of what was underneath. Figuring I had an extensive repair to make, I scrubbed it vigorously with Comet and a sponge. The scrape never touched the car's paint, and the Comet didn't even cut the glass coating's shine, which sustained a few shallow scratches which look like they will disappear with a local reapplication of the coating.

The low-VOC water-carried paints they mandate now may be fragile, but you have to admit they're beautiful. But we don't have to surrender to damage. Fight for your finish!

What is Comet you were talking about? A paint polish?

Sosa · 11-05-2016, 03:02 AM

Firestorm first, Hot Lava second.

I chose Firestorm as a sentimental shout-out to my 'Teg. I love red on my FR-S and regret nothing. But DAMN, Hot Lava is sexy ;-)

softgrip · 11-05-2016, 03:04 AM

Just ordered Dark Grey Metalic 2017 with STI button, drivers pack and style pack

Free tint, mats and cheaper paint protection. ETA early Jan.

Thanks for your help.

pfaffendorn · 11-12-2016, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec C Wannabe

What is Comet you were talking about? A paint polish?

No, just an abrasive cleanser for -- ahem -- toilet bowls, bathtubs and such. Never to be used on another type of surface you want to preserve.

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