Question about the Asphalt Color Option - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tez2013 · 11-03-2012, 10:41 PM

I saw a "dark gray metallic" BRZ today and was wondering how close this color was to Scion's Asphalt color (which is the color I want).

Are they close or are they one and the same?

ichitaka05 · 11-03-2012, 10:43 PM

same

Zgrinch · 11-03-2012, 10:48 PM

Same and awesome, especially if you get the paint detailed and Opticoated.

raul · 11-04-2012, 12:53 AM

Color code is 61K on both. I got mine opti-coated and it shines so awesomely.

IloveBaldEagles · 11-04-2012, 01:47 AM

That's what I got and I fall in love all over again every time I look at it

Asphalt~86 · 11-04-2012, 01:03 AM

Agreed with everyone. I'm still kind of shocked how common everyone says it is I have yet to see another one still.

Norkoastal · 11-04-2012, 04:29 AM

DGM baby... classy dark without as many headaches as our CBS/Raven brethren.

Don Ivey · 11-04-2012, 10:46 AM

Just curious about the opti-cote thing. How does that work, and who do you get to do it. TIA,

andy19804 · 11-04-2012, 12:10 PM

I'm i Wilmington, DE and am interested in getting the opticoat done also. Any leads on this?

tez2013 · 11-04-2012, 12:17 PM

Thanks for your answers on the color question.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zgrinch

Same and awesome, especially if you get the paint detailed and Opticoated.

Sorry for the ignorance, but what is Opticoating? Are we talking another paint finish or more of a 3m clear film that protects the paint?

Zgrinch · 11-04-2012, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tez2013

Thanks for your answers on the color question.

Sorry for the ignorance, but what is Opticoating? Are we talking another paint finish or more of a 3m clear film that protects the paint?

Basically it is a permanent coating that protects automotive paint, supposedly for the life of the car. Unlike a wax or sealant, it will not wash or wear off. It acts as a second layer of clear coat which provides increased protection against the elements.

When i clean my car now, all I do a is quick rinse,wipe down with detailing spray, and I'm done....never have to wax again. Still looks the same the day I had it done. Here is a link to my car journel with a video of the guy who did the treatment.

Good luck

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...82&postcount=4

tez2013 · 11-04-2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zgrinch

Basically it is a permanent coating that protects automotive paint, supposedly for the life of the car. Unlike a wax or sealant, it will not wash or wear off. It acts as a second layer of clear coat which provides increased protection against the elements.

When i clean my car now, all I do a is quick rinse,wipe down with detailing spray, and I'm done....never have to wax again. Still looks the same the day I had it done. Here is a link to my car journel with a video of the guy who did the treatment.

Good luck

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...82&postcount=4

I see. Thanks for the info!

11-03-2012, 10:41 PM	#1
tez2013 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 44 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Question about the Asphalt Color Option I saw a "dark gray metallic" BRZ today and was wondering how close this color was to Scion's Asphalt color (which is the color I want). Are they close or are they one and the same?

11-03-2012, 10:43 PM	#2
ichitaka05 Site Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: ichi 86 Project Location: Middle of No where Posts: 21,050 Thanks: 7,728 Thanked 19,278 Times in 8,388 Posts Mentioned: 697 Post(s) Tagged: 28 Thread(s)	same __________________

11-03-2012, 10:48 PM	#3
Zgrinch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 2013 Limited DGM BRZ Location: FL Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 286 Thanked 450 Times in 257 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Same and awesome, especially if you get the paint detailed and Opticoated. __________________ BRZGrincherhood

11-04-2012, 10:46 AM	#8
Don Ivey Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: '13 FR-S Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 139 Thanks: 3 Thanked 44 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just curious about the opti-cote thing. How does that work, and who do you get to do it. TIA, __________________ Don Ivey '13 FR-S (Hot Lava)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
A better BRZ foglight option!	Opie	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	128	08-18-2014 10:29 PM
Asphalt Grey Wheel Color and Style Idea	EvoFanatic	Wheels \| Tires \| Spacers \| Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack	11	07-26-2012 12:20 AM
I suppose this is an option....for someone.	Pscylo	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	11	06-22-2012 12:34 AM
FR-S Whiteout color will be Cost UP option	FRSpdDmn	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	56	04-15-2012 12:02 PM
New Here (Navigation Option Question?)	Jokester	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	36	02-19-2012 09:25 PM

11-04-2012, 01:47 AM	#5
IloveBaldEagles Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Gray. Location: VA.gina Posts: 1,937 Thanks: 3,620 Thanked 2,086 Times in 995 Posts Mentioned: 67 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	That's what I got and I fall in love all over again every time I look at it

11-04-2012, 01:03 AM	#6
Asphalt~86 Banned Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Asphalt AT Location: Midwest Posts: 813 Thanks: 324 Thanked 608 Times in 262 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Agreed with everyone. I'm still kind of shocked how common everyone says it is I have yet to see another one still.

11-04-2012, 12:10 PM	#9
andy19804 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 6MT Asphalt FR-S Location: Wilmington, DE USA Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm i Wilmington, DE and am interested in getting the opticoat done also. Any leads on this?

User Name		Remember Me?
Password