Choosing the Right Color - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

gonzalj1 · 08-28-2013, 08:36 AM

Now before I get started I want to acknowledge the fact that I understand how subjective a topic like choosing one's car color can be. I also know some of you simply went to the dealer and took whatever color they had at the time in their inventory.

However! I recently decided to preorder the 2014 BRZ and the only thing I'm not sure about still is which color to pick for the car. I've been torn between DGM and SWP, but I could be swayed to get WRB or the SSM as well. To be more specific, I really like the DGM as a color, meaning if I had to pick a laptop (insert random object) and all of the car's colors were available to pick from, I'd probably go with DGM. On the other hand, as for SWP, I really like the contrast it makes with the details of the car, the lights, fake air vents, and my favorite which is the ass, the bottom plastic piece where the reflector goes in contrast with the white... /drool
The WRB and SSM fall somewhere in between, being a darker tone than the white while still retaining that contrast, i find their disadvantages to be that for the former, it's a crowd favorite and seen lots, and for the latter, though it keeps "clean", it tends to hide the lines of the car a bit.

What are some strategies you guys used when nailing down the right color for yours?

Shevon · 08-28-2013, 08:43 AM

Its all about what color you can see yourself in for the long run, for me DGM over WRB. The BRZ looks best in those colors imo.

JJJ · 08-28-2013, 08:44 AM

I wanted to be Batman, but not *too* Batman, so I went with DGM.

Also, DGM was what was on the lot, and it was configured exactly how I wanted it. Between that or SSM, the DGM seems to bend more light, making it look shiny and clean both during the day and at night.

Also, Batman.

sklimo · 08-28-2013, 08:44 AM

I went with SSM b/c I love silver vehicles!!! Classic sporty color that looks clean even when not.

But I love all the colors the 86's offer

tobin · 08-28-2013, 08:49 AM

I picked SSM. My old '98 A4 was a similar color, and it aged very well, meaning it hid a lot of chips and blemishes. It's also a very "stealth" color, which I like. My last car, a '00 Legacy GT, was dark green, and looked terrible. I think Subaru paint (at least back then) is very thin compared to other manufacturers. In certain spots, the green was almost completely worn away. It looked terrible.

I love my SSM BRZ, it looks fantastic to me, especially at dusk or at night. It looks clean, even when it's not. My only gripe is that I wish the paint had more metal flake to it.

Turbowned · 08-28-2013, 08:54 AM

There is no wrong choice. My favorites are dark gray, crystal black, and wr blue. DGM pops like crazy in sunlight!

BlueDubbinTDI · 08-28-2013, 09:03 AM

To me: Light colors = less noticeable swirl marks, more you can do with vinyl wrap mods
Dark colors = can look meaner when modified correctly, basically all wheel colors ok

JimboE30 · 08-28-2013, 09:58 AM

I was torn between WRB and SWP. I ultimately chose SWP because in 10...20 years, SWP will still look like a classic color. This is opinionated of course.

ericmpena · 08-28-2013, 10:10 AM

SWP! I love the contrast it makes on the car. (Black housing headlights, side vents, tinted windows) Also, SWP looks cleaner longer and it shows off the shape of the car nicely. Plus the Satin finish looks better than the glossy colors in my opinion.

whaap · 08-28-2013, 10:11 AM

If you can't decide between two or three colors, make a game of it. Tell the dealer you'll take which ever one he can get first and go with it.

BRZ21 · 08-28-2013, 11:05 AM

swp will be difficult to paint. I got ssm for that exact reason.

ihaskrayon · 08-28-2013, 11:06 AM

I had a SWP car before the BRZ, so I already knew I loved the color. DGM was my top choice at first, but when it came down to wheel selection, the color choices were very limited. I decided to go with SWP.

Actually the other day, I was looking at it in the right angle and the rear quarter was pure satin, almost flat white with shimmer looking. Almost like a wedding dress or something. I was nice

dotdotdotPaul · 08-28-2013, 11:23 AM

I already got mine (SSM) and I *still* don't know which color I like best!

...Paul

txeng86 · 08-28-2013, 11:29 AM

Subaru Blue or "WPB" for me. it's the only color that isn't shared with the FR-S.

08-28-2013, 08:36 AM	#1
gonzalj1 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: MA Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Choosing the Right Color Now before I get started I want to acknowledge the fact that I understand how subjective a topic like choosing one's car color can be. I also know some of you simply went to the dealer and took whatever color they had at the time in their inventory. However! I recently decided to preorder the 2014 BRZ and the only thing I'm not sure about still is which color to pick for the car. I've been torn between DGM and SWP, but I could be swayed to get WRB or the SSM as well. To be more specific, I really like the DGM as a color, meaning if I had to pick a laptop (insert random object) and all of the car's colors were available to pick from, I'd probably go with DGM. On the other hand, as for SWP, I really like the contrast it makes with the details of the car, the lights, fake air vents, and my favorite which is the ass, the bottom plastic piece where the reflector goes in contrast with the white... /drool The WRB and SSM fall somewhere in between, being a darker tone than the white while still retaining that contrast, i find their disadvantages to be that for the former, it's a crowd favorite and seen lots, and for the latter, though it keeps "clean", it tends to hide the lines of the car a bit. What are some strategies you guys used when nailing down the right color for yours?

08-28-2013, 08:43 AM	#2
Shevon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Accord Coupe Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 319 Thanks: 26 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Its all about what color you can see yourself in for the long run, for me DGM over WRB. The BRZ looks best in those colors imo. __________________ Stop bitching and crying!! This is a NO BITCHASSNESS zone!!!

08-28-2013, 08:44 AM	#3
JJJ WordPress Guy Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: United States Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wanted to be Batman, but not too Batman, so I went with DGM. Also, DGM was what was on the lot, and it was configured exactly how I wanted it. Between that or SSM, the DGM seems to bend more light, making it look shiny and clean both during the day and at night. Also, Batman. __________________ jjj.me

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08-28-2013, 08:49 AM	#5
tobin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: CT Posts: 486 Thanks: 315 Thanked 331 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I picked SSM. My old '98 A4 was a similar color, and it aged very well, meaning it hid a lot of chips and blemishes. It's also a very "stealth" color, which I like. My last car, a '00 Legacy GT, was dark green, and looked terrible. I think Subaru paint (at least back then) is very thin compared to other manufacturers. In certain spots, the green was almost completely worn away. It looked terrible. I love my SSM BRZ, it looks fantastic to me, especially at dusk or at night. It looks clean, even when it's not. My only gripe is that I wish the paint had more metal flake to it.

08-28-2013, 09:03 AM	#7
BlueDubbinTDI Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2012 MCS Location: Jax, FL Posts: 1,975 Thanks: 943 Thanked 570 Times in 356 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	To me: Light colors = less noticeable swirl marks, more you can do with vinyl wrap mods Dark colors = can look meaner when modified correctly, basically all wheel colors ok

08-28-2013, 09:58 AM	#8
JimboE30 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 13 SWP BRZ Location: Suburbs of the suburbs of Atlanta Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was torn between WRB and SWP. I ultimately chose SWP because in 10...20 years, SWP will still look like a classic color. This is opinionated of course.

08-28-2013, 10:11 AM	#10
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you can't decide between two or three colors, make a game of it. Tell the dealer you'll take which ever one he can get first and go with it.

08-28-2013, 11:06 AM	#12
ihaskrayon The Comedian Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Location: Irvine Posts: 969 Thanks: 94 Thanked 642 Times in 266 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had a SWP car before the BRZ, so I already knew I loved the color. DGM was my top choice at first, but when it came down to wheel selection, the color choices were very limited. I decided to go with SWP. Actually the other day, I was looking at it in the right angle and the rear quarter was pure satin, almost flat white with shimmer looking. Almost like a wedding dress or something. I was nice

08-28-2013, 11:23 AM	#13
dotdotdotPaul Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 38 Thanks: 12 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I already got mine (SSM) and I still don't know which color I like best! ...Paul

08-28-2013, 11:29 AM	#14
txeng86 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ limited Location: Texas Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Subaru Blue or "WPB" for me. it's the only color that isn't shared with the FR-S.

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