Trueno Blue GR86 Thread

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by mr.whiskers

Such a weird color. When I see pictures taken inside garages it looks so dark, almost a bit of purple in it. When its in the sun I ll be damned if I can tell a difference from my WRB BRZ

Color is crazy IRL. The metallic flake is bonkers. definitely purple / dark blue in shade. Bright blue with glittery metallic at day.

[Decep]

Should age well, all that metallic flake is great for hiding swirl marks too.

[mr.whiskers]

Is it going to be hard to color match it in the future?

[chinee]

Had an Aegean Blue Civic on preorder for my son (19) and on a whim, after he mentioned that he thought Mustangs were really cool cars, I did a search for the GR86 and found this Trueno Blue Base AT a few hundred miles away. It was on the lot and available. Whipped out the CC, drop a grand and left at 5am the next day to pick up my son from university and head to the dealer. TA-DA!

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by mr.whiskers

Is it going to be hard to color match it in the future?

I don't think so, but only time will tell. My 13' FRS was Ultramarine Blue (E8H) which is effectively give or take the same color and paint matching that car was never an issue for me with the few things I did need matched.

However, Pearl paint is extremely hard to paint match and replicate. I know the pearl white on the FRS' was a pain in the ass.

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by chinee

Had an Aegean Blue Civic on preorder for my son (19) and on a whim, after he mentioned that he thought Mustangs were really cool cars, I did a search for the GR86 and found this Trueno Blue Base AT a few hundred miles away. It was on the lot and available. Whipped out the CC, drop a grand and left at 5am the next day to pick up my son from university and head to the dealer. TA-DA!

Tell your son I said congratulations!

When I was 18, I purchased my 2013' FRS that's actually still my header photo on here as my first car. I'm 23 now with my GR86.

The FR format in these cars is a very good way to learn how to really drive. In comparison to a Mustang, he will 110% have a much better understanding for the road and not have an overbearing amount of power to hurt himself with either. Great choice.

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by Decep

Should age well, all that metallic flake is great for hiding swirl marks too.

I do agree, I do professional detailing however so none of that for me. Besides the dealer wash they unfortunately during the PDI before I arrived at my dealership.

My GR is getting Full Front PPF, Polish and 3yr coating tomorrow.

[VoltsFRS2013]

Machine Polish, 3yr OptiCoat Ceramic, Full Front PPF.

[mr.whiskers]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

I don't think so, but only time will tell. My 13' FRS was Ultramarine Blue (E8H) which is effectively give or take the same color and paint matching that car was never an issue for me with the few things I did need matched.

However, Pearl paint is extremely hard to paint match and replicate. I know the pearl white on the FRS' was a pain in the ass.

Yeah I had a white pearl Infiniti before and had some kid try to fix some rust on rear arches and try to paint match it.. didn't look good

[Spektyr]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

Machine Polish, 3yr OptiCoat Ceramic, Full Front PPF.

Man, that's some serious grip to be parking on the wall...

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by Spektyr

Man, that's some serious grip to be parking on the wall...

I have no idea why the pics posted sideways lmfao

[justinco]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

Machine Polish, 3yr OptiCoat Ceramic, Full Front PPF.

Looks great! What was used on the black trim pieces? (ie: bumper grill, rear bumper "diffuser" area, etc).

I usually use Chemical Guys Black on Black spray, curious what others use.

[VoltsFRS2013]

Originally Posted by justinco

Looks great! What was used on the black trim pieces? (ie: bumper grill, rear bumper "diffuser" area, etc).

I usually use Chemical Guys Black on Black spray, curious what others use.

I didn't bother coating or treating the diffuser and trim. Car is garage kept. Maybe down the line i'll do it. Just from experience though with my last 86 being garage kept I never really had faded trim issues.

[justinco]

Originally Posted by VoltsFRS2013

I didn't bother coating or treating the diffuser and trim. Car is garage kept. Maybe down the line i'll do it. Just from experience though with my last 86 being garage kept I never really had faded trim issues.

Ahh, gotcha. Looks super clean and nice, must just be new(ish)