Something not quite right about WRB colour to me

[was385]

Just wait until you see a clean one at dusk...

[Choco]

Probably very dirty. And plus, this car is pretty photogenic.

[Masago88]

Originally Posted by Marchy

now if dirty, it can get a bit more dull (but what color doesn't)

It looked just like this! Ok, I feel better about it now. Still agonizing over SWP/WRB, but thanks for taking the time to showcase the difference.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by Vides990

I'm not sure if true or not but I thought I read something on the forum here that the paint code for WRB was slightly different for the 14's compared to the 13's, perhaps that's the case?

This is not correct.

[weepel]

Yep, agree with what's been said here. I was originally set on a SWP until I walked into the dealership and saw the WRB... After that, it was all over - had to have WRB.

The color definitely pops when it's been detailed properly and in the right light. I park mine in our parking deck and it collects brake dust - after a few weeks without a wash, it looks like your first photo. When I get it detailed, it's like a new car.

My dealer apparently has a pretty good detail staff:




Took those the day I bought it using my phone. No editing/retouching. As noted before, a bit of editing (HDR) can make it look ridiculously good, but it's not necessarily accurate:

[gramicci101]

Also, the dealer can somewhat adequately wash a car, but they don't have the specific knowledge, experience, and equipment that a professional detailer has.

[ericmpena]

I never liked WRB because every time I saw one at the dealership it was all dirty. I didn't realize that's what it was that kept me from liking it though. One day I took my BRZ to get my free oil change and I saw a freshly washed WRB. It looked ****ing amazing!!! That's when I realized that maybe I made a mistake with SWP. :p
Jk. I love my SWP, but I will admit that I've often wondered what if I had chosen WRB instead. I know I'd be equally happy with both.

[Masago88]

Originally Posted by ericmpena

I never liked WRB because every time I saw one at the dealership it was all dirty. I didn't realize that's what it was that kept me from liking it though. One day I took my BRZ to get my free oil change and I saw a freshly washed WRB. It looked ****ing amazing!!! That's when I realized that maybe I made a mistake with SWP. :p
Jk. I love my SWP, but I will admit that I've often wondered what if I had chosen WRB instead. I know I'd be equally happy with both.

I love SWP and I think it matches very well with the interior, and it matches best with a lot of the wheel/rim options out there. As a working adult, I also feel that it may very well age better with my life circumstances, i.e I can still put on a suit/tie and drive it to a meeting, and it'll be subtle enough that nobody will try to drag race me at stop lights. I love WRB but it might just be appealing to my teenage side, 'fast and the furious' and all. However, there are millions of white cars everywhere, and WRB is just plain special (in a good way).

[Skurj]

Mine has some pop in this photo..

[Poodles]

Being a pearl paint job, lighting makes a hell of a difference. On a heavily overcast day with diffused lighting, it's going to look quite "flat."

[DSOmegaX]

Like others have said, lighting and proper maintenance makes a big difference on the paint. Here's some unfiltered shots of mine covered in dust. Still looks pretty glossy I think.

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[jkonquer]

maybe it was certain year or batch that came with shitty paint. there have been few threads with OP complaining of excessive orange feel and lack of shine.


I did see some just plain flat WRB BRZ at a local dealer and I just saw one few days ago at a local dealer and it looked very shiny with metallic flakes. The first one did not have any metallic flakes at all...


Also WRX WRB is very different than WRB BRZ.

[Simon99]

Originally Posted by jkonquer

maybe it was certain year or batch that came with shitty paint. there have been few threads with OP complaining of excessive orange feel and lack of shine.


I did see some just plain flat WRB BRZ at a local dealer and I just saw one few days ago at a local dealer and it looked very shiny with metallic flakes. The first one did not have any metallic flakes at all...


Also WRX WRB is very different than WRB BRZ.

Explain how WRX WRB is different than BRZ WRB other than because of light reflection due to the curves of the car?

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[DSOmegaX]

Originally Posted by Simon99

Explain how WRX WRB is different than BRZ WRB other than because of light reflection due to the curves of the car?

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I've heard there's different, albeit slight, variations in WRB depending on year and model. I've gone to two different body shops in my area that have dealt extensively with Subarus and both have told me that they always need to submit both information for color code because of the differences.