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switchlanez 06-15-2014 01:09 PM
2015 07X WRB vs 2013 02C WRB (Updated World Rally Blue Color)
 
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UPDATE:

The new '15 World Rally Blue paint code is 07X. Here are some comparison pics with 02C (BRZ with gold wheels):

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1405288939

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1405288939

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1405288939

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Original Post:

Pretty sure the new '15 World Rally Blue BRZ will have the new World Rally Blue paint chip (code K7X) found on the '15 WRX/STI (versus World Rally Blue paint code 02C on current BRZs). Not sure how valid the following is but according to this:
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The new paint code for the '15 WRB WRX is K7X. From what I have been told the paint is tri-color, which is a pain in the ass. A local body shop told me if I wanted to have indvidual pieces painted, such as the fog covers, there is a slim chance the color will match exactly. The old WRB was base-clear. This paint has a base, a shading coat on top, and then the clear. This is not good...
This intrigued me so I've collected a few shots of both blues next to each other. Mind that I've had my BRZ more than two years but I hardly see the difference (though I'm slightly colorblind :bonk:). At least the new blue still looks :w00t:

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...66276083_o.jpg

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...14326561_n.jpg

https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...95533134_n.jpg

sshole 06-15-2014 02:49 PM
Can confirm, looks like blue.

hmong337 06-15-2014 04:14 PM
You've got one of the best looking twins on this site. Love the louvre.

chaoskaze 06-15-2014 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by switchlanez (Post 1797454)
　The old WRB was base-clear. This paint has a base, a shading coat on top, and then the clear. This is not good... 　
　I'm more interested about how the new WRB is not good compare to the old one, reason being?

switchlanez 06-15-2014 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by chaoskaze (Post 1797839)
　I'm more interested about how the new WRB is not good compare to the old one, reason being?
Matching paint for a respray or aero parts could be difficult like some have experienced with the 3-stage Satin White Pearl.

AVodka14 06-15-2014 06:47 PM
That's a good lookin' Breeze.

Poodles 06-16-2014 01:12 PM
Dunno if it's the body lines of the cars, but the new WRB doesn't look like it has nearly the same amount of highlights from light... Hunting down a WRB 2014 might be a chore. :(

BuntaFujiwara 06-17-2014 01:41 AM
I've actually been wondering this myself for the past couple days, is it really going to be so hard to match the new paint?
Makes me want to think twice about getting a 2015 vs 2014

switchlanez 07-13-2014 06:05 PM
Update to OP:

The new '15 World Rally Blue paint code is 07X. Here are some comparison pics with 02C (BRZ with gold wheels):

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1405288939

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1405288939

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1405288939

chaoskaze 07-13-2014 08:24 PM
I think older color look better? More highlight and etc... or it's just ur car is better polish/ opticoated?

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jkonquer 07-14-2014 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by chaoskaze (Post 1844408)
I think older color look better? More highlight and etc... or it's just ur car is better polish/ opticoated?

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that's what im thinking, from the factory the car comes very dull. I do see the slight darkness in the pearl.

F1point4 07-14-2014 03:31 PM
Is the tri colour supposed to make the paint more durable?

DSOmegaX 07-14-2014 03:37 PM
The new wrb looks more flat and darker. Its hard to tell from the pictures but in person I found it very apparent.

Gost 07-14-2014 09:49 PM
dam im feeling those rear louvers

Boxer486 07-14-2014 10:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by chaoskaze (Post 1844408)
I think older color look better?

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Feel the same.

kbye 07-14-2014 11:06 PM
Am I the only one that does not see a difference...

Kiske 07-14-2014 11:27 PM
Personally I like the 2015, sucker for pearls unless I have to paint them. Bumper matching nightmares! That being said the difference wasn't enough to make me dislike my 02C or want the K7X 2015 color...

Quote:
Originally Posted by chaoskaze (Post 1797839)
　I'm more interested about how the new WRB is not good compare to the old one, reason being?
The paint will cost more, involve more steps equallying more labor, and be harder to match if damaged or replaced.

As far as opinion on the color itself, that is for you to decide which you like more.

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Originally Posted by BuntaFujiwara (Post 1800190)
I've actually been wondering this myself for the past couple days, is it really going to be so hard to match the new paint?
Makes me want to think twice about getting a 2015 vs 2014
Can be. The main difference in a being a Three Stage (Tri Coat) paint is that process the paint is applied. The first layer being a SOLID blue, followed by a transparent layer of pearl and then clearcoat.

The mid coat (transparent pearls) will greatly effect the appearance depending on how it is sprayed. To thin, there won't be enough pearl, too much and the color will be too dark...

The previous WRB 02C is a simple 2-stage paint. A layer of metallic blue followed by clearcoat.

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Originally Posted by F1point4 (Post 1845663)
Is the tri colour supposed to make the paint more durable?
No, the clearcoat is the only thing protection the paint, the same clearcoat will be used as any other Twin.

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Originally Posted by DSOmegaX (Post 1845671)
The new wrb looks more flat and darker. Its hard to tell from the pictures but in person I found it very apparent.
Correct the 02C color is a metallic with big mica metallic flakes in it. This reflect light more so then the tiny pearls used in the 2015 paint code. The pearls reflecting less light=darker appearance and less reflections.

motosteveo 07-15-2014 12:45 AM
Thanks for posting the in-person photos! Not sure if anyone noticed this yet, but the colors on Subaru's Configurator site are different as well:

http://i.imgur.com/DGMA2lS.png

Personally, I think the color still looks great. I'm happy for new WRB owners as long as the paint is more durable. I'm disappointed with the paint's staying power on my baby.

HiXxY 07-15-2014 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by kbye (Post 1846419)
Am I the only one that does not see a difference...
You can see the difference in person when they are right next to each other.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiske (Post 1846454)
Personally I like the 2015, sucker for pearls unless I have to paint them. Bumper matching nightmares! That being said the difference wasn't enough to make me dislike my 02C or want the K7X 2015 color...



The paint will cost more, involve more steps equallying more labor, and be harder to match if damaged or replaced.

As far as opinion on the color itself, that is for you to decide which you like more.



Can be. The main difference in a being a Three Stage (Tri Coat) paint is that process the paint is applied. The first layer being a SOLID blue, followed by a transparent layer of pearl and then clearcoat.

The mid coat (transparent pearls) will greatly effect the appearance depending on how it is sprayed. To thin, there won't be enough pearl, too much and the color will be too dark...

The previous WRB 02C is a simple 2-stage paint. A layer of metallic blue followed by clearcoat.



No, the clearcoat is the only thing protection the paint, the same clearcoat will be used as any other Twin.



Correct the 02C color is a metallic with big mica metallic flakes in it. This reflect light more so then the tiny pearls used in the 2015 paint code. The pearls reflecting less light=darker appearance and less reflections.
Thanks for the great explanation.

HiXxY 07-15-2014 01:00 AM
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here is another pic I took with my poverty cell phone camera with no filters or anything

kbye 07-15-2014 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by HiXxY (Post 1846540)
here is another pic I took with my poverty cell phone camera with no filters or anything
ok NOW i see the difference.

switchlanez 07-15-2014 01:24 AM
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Shots in the OP were taken by my friend who kept the color "the same" as originally captured without editing that in post-processing.

But here are my poverty cell phone pics.

menikmati 07-15-2014 01:33 AM
Either way, I don't think anyone would be disappointed with WRB.

Turbowned 07-15-2014 09:40 AM
I can't tell the difference. Then again I'm on my iPhone. There is definitely a difference between the WRB of the older WRX/STi's and what's on the current WRX/BRZ's.

But dat GBS doe...

Choco 07-15-2014 01:53 PM
When I saw a new brz in person, had a feeling it had different paint. lol

krayzie 07-15-2014 02:33 PM
Isn't this the original WRB?

http://vanaswares.be/images/mg_5387.jpg

SubieNubie 07-15-2014 07:04 PM
I thought the WRB on the new WRX/STI looked different. At least this makes me feel less crazy. I have to say though, I dig the newer blue. Even though the difference is very minimal.

Boxer486 07-15-2014 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by krayzie (Post 1847392)
Isn't this the original WRB?

http://vanaswares.be/images/mg_5387.jpg
Yeah, the original is just a dark blue. No funny stuff or pearly bling.


I still prefer 02X though. It's just unique and eye catching.

ironsurfer129 07-16-2014 01:30 AM
They look the same to me

SVTSHC 07-16-2014 07:22 AM
Damn... certainly not feeling the new blue. Blending nightmare me feels.

Aside from that, your BRZ doe.... love dem louvers.

Jaylyons1 07-16-2014 09:00 PM
Old one is better. Wait, no... new one is better. Ok wait, they are different?

Bah. Sucks being colorblind...

NIKOLA 07-16-2014 09:39 PM
Well.....It's hard to tell the difference if any by these photographs. I'd have to be there in person to see the cars side by side.

My only beef with Subaru is that their paint and clear coat are so soft. The front end of my FR-S (Ultramarine) has so many little dings and chips that it just pisses me off. My old 1998 Camaro Z28 (now sold) had by far less dings and chips even after 5 years driving it year round.

krayzie 07-16-2014 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by NIKOLA (Post 1850432)
My only beef with Subaru is that their paint and clear coat are so soft. The front end of my FR-S (Ultramarine) has so many little dings and chips that it just pisses me off. My old 1998 Camaro Z28 (now sold) had by far less dings and chips even after 5 years driving it year round.
It's not just Subaru. Paint in general for the last decade has been weak sauce I think due to being environmentally friendly. I find glass got softer too compare to the 90's. Don't even get me started on the factory rust proofing compare to how it was generously applied back in the day.

http://static.cargurus.com/images/si...pic-59442.jpeg

Ingen 07-21-2014 05:11 PM
did they make it durable?

HiXxY 07-21-2014 08:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by krayzie (Post 1850448)
this car is still one of my favs of all time.

Poodles 07-26-2014 11:01 PM
Having seen a new WRX in the new WRB, not so sure I like the new one anymore.


From what I've gathered, the original 02C color was not a simple two stage paint, if anything, the new paint looks like it's 2 stage as it lacks the highlight effects that are signature for a "candy" paint.


I'll be seeing a 2015 BRZ in person soon. Have a bad feeling I'll be hunting hard for a 2014 WRB that's still new...

xlMANNY 08-02-2014 08:14 AM
what exhaust is that?

mikeschmeee 08-13-2014 06:23 PM
02C > 07X

I prefer the older blue BRZ, it seems just a bit brighter.

SStratos 08-30-2014 01:34 PM
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1405288939


Switchlanez, did you order the rear windscreen louvers directly from your local Toyota dealership?

Do you have a build thread for your car?

Great work! This is the best colour IMHO for the either of the twins and it really shows off those all red tail lights!


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