Hi all, been without internet service for a few days.
So here goes...
Jegan_V: "Looking at your two pictures regarding the paint not the picture of the whole rear. The first one looks fine, its the second one I think has been repainted."
I agree that's how those pictures came out, but in person, the whole bumper has that whole bit of texture to it. It just seems to only show in certain light – more so in the area of the 2nd picture because of the curve of the bumper catching the light I believe.
With direct light, it's honestly not noticeable at all. I'm leaning back toward believing it hasn't been resprayed, and may just be the difference in bumper material and how the factory paint came out on my car.
Leonardo:
As far as detailing, yeah, I realize a black car is the worst. I have driven a black Celica for over 10 years. I didn't really want to buy the FR-S in black, but...beggars can't be choosers, and there weren't a ton of options over the months I had been searching (within a 250 mile radius). This was the best overall deal, and I decided I'd just keep dealing with having a black car (though I hope to take better care of this one). I just thought since all I did was wash it, and I'm unsure when it was last waxed/etc. that perhaps a bit more of a detail would help blend the panels/minimize the texture. Though really (with a more clear head), they aren't that different. I do need to find a way to either filter my water in the garden hose, or dry it better. I used a leaf blower to try to keep the hard water spots away...but didn't get rid of all of it. And my well water is VERY hard.
bkharmony:
I wasn't really commenting on the car's black-ness. Though it
could be more black without the metallic flake. But at least this way you got to post a Spinal Tap reference...
WinnaWinna17:
"Washed my FR-S today. Totaled it."