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VENOM~ 09-04-2012 04:53 PM

wanted white but concerned about paint
 
really wanted white but since its going to be my daily driver, I'm concerned that in the event I get into a fender bender or a few rock chips here and there its going to be next to impossible to match the white pearl:(

JoeBoxer 09-04-2012 05:02 PM

its a pain to keep clean for sure, i'm ready for winter so i don't have to clean bugs off the front everytime i drive at night.

whitefrs 09-04-2012 05:16 PM

but it looks so pretty and who ever will repaint your car they will have to match it anyhow

gmookher 09-04-2012 05:34 PM

get a plastic overlay

Liquidsnake 09-04-2012 05:45 PM

I went to an art store, and bought some acrylic pearl white It matched the rock chip I got perfectly.

VENOM~ 09-04-2012 05:59 PM

cool. I just called the dealer and switched my order over. white it is! :D

86_ZN6 09-04-2012 06:00 PM

clear bra will be your best friend!

VSGTS14 09-04-2012 06:05 PM

yea, clear bra it if you're concerned about the front end. however, in an accident, a good bodyshop will have no problem. the pearl white will be easier to take care of than plain white.

Zaggeron 09-04-2012 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 86_ZN6 (Post 421358)
clear bra will be your best friend!

Personal preference I think. Clear bras are good at fending off those pesky pinhole paint chips, but look horrible when something larger happens that actually pierces the clear bra.

86_ZN6 09-04-2012 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron (Post 421388)
Personal preference I think. Clear bras are good at fending off those pesky pinhole paint chips, but look horrible when something larger happens that actually pierces the clear bra.

you can apply a thicker film for it not to pierce very easily

Want.FR-S 09-04-2012 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VSGTS14 (Post 421365)
... however, in an accident, a good bodyshop will have no problem. the pearl white will be easier to take care of than plain white.

Why is that? I am just curious if you can shed some light.

VENOM~ 09-04-2012 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VSGTS14 (Post 421365)
yea, clear bra it if you're concerned about the front end. however, in an accident, a good bodyshop will have no problem. the pearl white will be easier to take care of than plain white.

Off topic but who is that in your avatar?:D

Silverback 09-04-2012 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by VENOM~ (Post 421499)
Off topic but who is that in your avatar?:D

x2

I just got my Whiteout on Saturday. No regrets!

enjoi23 09-04-2012 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gmookher (Post 421314)
get a plastic overlay

completely off topic,but I like what you did to your Brz with the blue rims, but wouldn't lowering it make it look a tiny bit better?


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