SWP or CBS? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

503 BRZ · 10-13-2013, 08:07 PM

Which do you prefer? I've been pretty set on getting the SWP, but after swinging by the dealer again over this weekend...the BRZ just looks awesome in Black.

I'd absolutely love the car in black, but not only can you see every scratch/dent, being in PDX it's going to look filthy every time it rains. White handles scratches and such better, but I just can't decide.

Help me make up my mind!

Burrcold · 10-13-2013, 08:39 PM

Love black but I swore to never buy another one ten years ago when I bought a black G35 coupe. I've gone with white on every vehicle purchased since.

BRZPDX · 10-13-2013, 08:40 PM

If you like the murdered out look (black rims, dark tint, black everything) then go black. If you like the contrast look (black/white) then go SWP. They will both get dirty, and it shows on my SWP as well.

I think if you are planning to mod your car, SWP is more versatile in regards to color theme choices. Black seems like only one way, unless you get some crazy vinyl theme design.

MeFryRice · 10-13-2013, 09:53 PM

I have a SWP and although black looks good on any car when it's new, the maintenance to keep it looking like new is too much of a PITA for me.

thehapaone · 10-14-2013, 02:35 PM

black looks good but my paint is ruined already and I got the car in June

503 BRZ · 10-14-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by thehapaone

black looks good but my paint is ruined already and I got the car in June

Could you expand on this a little? Just from rocks, scratches, etc?

thehapaone · 10-14-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Natural

Could you expand on this a little? Just from rocks, scratches, etc?

swirls lots of swirls...I have a few chips on the hood/front but that is expected in general the black is really bad if you don't get an extra clear coat or clear bra of which I have neither

503 BRZ · 10-14-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by thehapaone

swirls lots of swirls...I have a few chips on the hood/front but that is expected in general the black is really bad if you don't get an extra clear coat or clear bra of which I have neither

Good to know. Thanks.

Would getting it Opti-Coated help avoid the swirls and chips? How much does Opti-Coating the entire car usually cost?

thehapaone · 10-14-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Natural

Good to know. Thanks.

Would getting it Opti-Coated help avoid the swirls and chips? How much does Opti-Coating the entire car usually cost?

Probably will help haven't found anyone in PDX that will do opticoat

MeFryRice · 10-14-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by thehapaone

swirls lots of swirls...I have a few chips on the hood/front but that is expected in general the black is really bad if you don't get an extra clear coat or clear bra of which I have neither

What wash method are you using? I'd hope you're using the two bucket method to rinse this dirt off the mitt before putting it back on the paint. It won't completely eliminate the possibility of swirls but will definitely help. Also, don't run the mitt in circles but rather in lines that flow with the car.

thehapaone · 10-14-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MeFryRice

What wash method are you using? I'd hope you're using the two bucket method to rinse this dirt off the mitt before putting it back on the paint. It won't completely eliminate the possibility of swirls but will definitely help. Also, don't run the mitt in circles but rather in lines that flow with the car.

doing two bucket with lines but still getting swirls...also I tend to not wash it as often as I should cause of rain

BanzaiZee · 10-19-2013, 03:39 AM

I have the SWP/whiteout and I love it. My family has always gotten silver cars and my last car (RSX) was silver too. It got totaled though, and I didn't want to get another silver car as a reminder... And my friend pointed out that because the car is so small it would be harder for those huge cars to see us. (At the time he was trying to convince me to get the Hot Lava... yeah no thanks.)

It gets dirty fairly quickly in the rain, but mostly just from pine needles/leaves/other larger debris. I don't think it's ever gotten so dirty that people would wonder if I ever washed the car... even if it wasn't washed for a couple months. Yeah, I let it go that long without a wash... lol

ilpad · 10-19-2013, 06:01 PM

I have the whiteout and wish I would have bought it in Red.

I wash it by hand like 2 to 3 times a week when im driving it, and I imagine you will too, so just buy what you want and put in the elbow work to keep your ride looking perfect.

Sitha@ft86club · 11-17-2013, 07:38 PM

I got swp also I see em everywhere. Go with galaxy silicon blue or black I like both those. Or if you wanna be original go silver

10-13-2013, 08:07 PM	#1
503 BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 SWP Limited BRZ Location: Oregon Posts: 140 Thanks: 50 Thanked 34 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	SWP or CBS? Which do you prefer? I've been pretty set on getting the SWP, but after swinging by the dealer again over this weekend...the BRZ just looks awesome in Black. I'd absolutely love the car in black, but not only can you see every scratch/dent, being in PDX it's going to look filthy every time it rains. White handles scratches and such better, but I just can't decide. Help me make up my mind! __________________ 2014 SWP Limited BRZ: Visit my Build Thread! Formerly "The Natural"

10-13-2013, 08:39 PM	#2
Burrcold Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 763 Thanked 1,586 Times in 776 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s)	Love black but I swore to never buy another one ten years ago when I bought a black G35 coupe. I've gone with white on every vehicle purchased since. __________________

10-13-2013, 09:53 PM	#4
MeFryRice Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: '13 SWP BRZ Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 168 Thanks: 70 Thanked 71 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I have a SWP and although black looks good on any car when it's new, the maintenance to keep it looking like new is too much of a PITA for me.

10-19-2013, 03:39 AM	#12
BanzaiZee Street Ninja Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Whiteout FR-S Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 287 Thanks: 87 Thanked 53 Times in 37 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s)	I have the SWP/whiteout and I love it. My family has always gotten silver cars and my last car (RSX) was silver too. It got totaled though, and I didn't want to get another silver car as a reminder... And my friend pointed out that because the car is so small it would be harder for those huge cars to see us. (At the time he was trying to convince me to get the Hot Lava... yeah no thanks.) It gets dirty fairly quickly in the rain, but mostly just from pine needles/leaves/other larger debris. I don't think it's ever gotten so dirty that people would wonder if I ever washed the car... even if it wasn't washed for a couple months. Yeah, I let it go that long without a wash... lol

11-17-2013, 07:38 PM	#14
Sitha@ft86club Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: swp gt86 scion Location: eastside - seattle Posts: 289 Thanks: 526 Thanked 60 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	I got swp also I see em everywhere. Go with galaxy silicon blue or black I like both those. Or if you wanna be original go silver

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