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Dan37BRZ · 02-01-2017, 01:34 AM

Hey guys, so unfortunately I suffer from automobile OCD, previous owner of my BRZ had a front plate installed and had the dealers drill into the bumper. Well I went ahead and ordered new OEM front and rear bumpers from Subaru since I had some imperfection in the rear as well.

From what I read on the forums, it seems like the new WRB is a pain to match since it's a 3 stage. Well a local shop did a great job for me, they had my car for about an hour to match the color then I came back and dropped off the new bumpers. I'd say my new bumpers match even better than the OEM ones.

Close up of the rear bumper in direct sunlight

Close up of the front bumper in sunlight. Don't mind the slight orange peel, they said for me to mount it first then bring the car in to get the bumpers sanded and polished.

One more of the rear in sunlight.

So if you guys get into an accident, don't fret. A good painter can match the new WRB even better than the OEM.

02-01-2017, 01:34 AM	#1
Dan37BRZ Senior Citizen Join Date: Jan 2017 Drives: 2015 WRB BRZ Location: Oxnard, CA Posts: 267 Thanks: 43 Thanked 184 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Matching the new WRB...possible! Hey guys, so unfortunately I suffer from automobile OCD, previous owner of my BRZ had a front plate installed and had the dealers drill into the bumper. Well I went ahead and ordered new OEM front and rear bumpers from Subaru since I had some imperfection in the rear as well. From what I read on the forums, it seems like the new WRB is a pain to match since it's a 3 stage. Well a local shop did a great job for me, they had my car for about an hour to match the color then I came back and dropped off the new bumpers. I'd say my new bumpers match even better than the OEM ones. Close up of the rear bumper in direct sunlight Close up of the front bumper in sunlight. Don't mind the slight orange peel, they said for me to mount it first then bring the car in to get the bumpers sanded and polished. One more of the rear in sunlight. So if you guys get into an accident, don't fret. A good painter can match the new WRB even better than the OEM.