Is our paint really that bad? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

wootwoot · 08-05-2012, 01:52 AM

I keep hearing that our paint is thin and brittle which makes me a bit worried. I was just wondering what issues people are having with their paint? And how often is it a problem?

Mr. Mcoupe · 08-05-2012, 02:07 AM

Big huge problem. No one else buy the car!! More for me! Ok, thx. preciate it.

wootwoot · 08-05-2012, 02:10 AM

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RRnold · 08-05-2012, 02:13 AM

Yep, it sucks!

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wootwoot · 08-05-2012, 02:24 AM

Well the first thread you posted is a discussion about re-painting the car because of the paint rumors.

The other five threads are people who found rock chips on their car. But who makes a car that is impervious to rock chips? Doesn't mean the paint is no good.

jarviz · 08-05-2012, 02:50 AM

washed my car today and used the two bucket system. I tried being real gentle and still ended up with a longggg scratch mark on the trunk. I have opticoat on the car so hopefully it didn't penetrate that far =(

eriktherod · 08-05-2012, 03:02 AM

I don't know about the metal, but it is definitely very thin on the plastic pieces (bumper).

Wes · 08-05-2012, 03:32 AM

yes it does suck! scratches so dam easily!!

FT-86GOD · 08-05-2012, 03:39 AM

So white is best colour choice....

YukiHachiRoku · 08-05-2012, 04:52 AM

yeah, it sux major balls

Enigmus · 08-05-2012, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jarviz

washed my car today and used the two bucket system. I tried being real gentle and still ended up with a longggg scratch mark on the trunk. I have opticoat on the car so hopefully it didn't penetrate that far =(

I don't use the two bucket system. One bucket is fine for me and about 10 microfibers. I just use 1 towel for each panel. Larger panels require 2 or 3 if you're being careful. This way you'll always have a fresh microfiber.

Hamza7 · 08-05-2012, 06:24 AM

No one said the paint is thin, in fact it's pretty thick from what I've seen and the gloss quality is high as well, the only problem is it's soft. Etching is very easy on this paint.

jarviz · 08-05-2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Enigmus

I don't use the two bucket system. One bucket is fine for me and about 10 microfibers. I just use 1 towel for each panel. Larger panels require 2 or 3 if you're being careful. This way you'll always have a fresh microfiber.

sheesh 10 microfibers. Is this how everybody is washing their cars in a scratch free manner? I'm using the mitt and two buckets

hankster · 08-05-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jarviz

sheesh 10 microfibers. Is this how everybody is washing their cars in a scratch free manner?

Not sure about 'everybody', but that's how I've started doing it too

08-05-2012, 01:52 AM	#1
wootwoot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Cali Posts: 1,558 Thanks: 188 Thanked 462 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is our paint really that bad? I keep hearing that our paint is thin and brittle which makes me a bit worried. I was just wondering what issues people are having with their paint? And how often is it a problem?

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08-05-2012, 02:24 AM	#5
wootwoot Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Cali Posts: 1,558 Thanks: 188 Thanked 462 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well the first thread you posted is a discussion about re-painting the car because of the paint rumors. The other five threads are people who found rock chips on their car. But who makes a car that is impervious to rock chips? Doesn't mean the paint is no good.

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jarviz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Raven FRS MT Location: Queens, NY Posts: 965 Thanks: 76 Thanked 249 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	washed my car today and used the two bucket system. I tried being real gentle and still ended up with a longggg scratch mark on the trunk. I have opticoat on the car so hopefully it didn't penetrate that far =(

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Wes Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JRSC'd Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 868 Thanked 436 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	yes it does suck! scratches so dam easily!!

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YukiHachiRoku Lex Luger Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2004 GS430 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 929 Thanks: 2,054 Thanked 754 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yeah, it sux major balls

08-05-2012, 06:24 AM	#12
Hamza7 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: MiniVan Location: Markham - Toronto Posts: 581 Thanks: 78 Thanked 193 Times in 128 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No one said the paint is thin, in fact it's pretty thick from what I've seen and the gloss quality is high as well, the only problem is it's soft. Etching is very easy on this paint.

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