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pfaffendorn 11-04-2016 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ToySub1946 (Post 2789100)
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!

:thumbup:

funwheeldrive 11-04-2016 04:43 PM

Everyone knows that red is the fastest.

Tcoat 11-04-2016 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Myv (Post 2790004)
GBS, too bad wasn't available for Canada.

Or Lava Monograms.

86Boyz 11-04-2016 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by funwheeldrive (Post 2790030)
Everyone knows that red is the fastest.

And people think you have a Ferrari.

Tcoat 11-04-2016 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 86Boyz (Post 2790049)
And people think you have a Ferrari.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...1&d=1347568385

CJRhoades 11-05-2016 01:14 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 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pfaffendorn (Post 2790006)
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!

:thumbup:

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

Sosa 11-05-2016 04:02 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 04:04 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 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec C Wannabe (Post 2790380)
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.

:thumbsup:


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