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So I spoke to the body shop at the dealer and everything that has been mentioned in this regard was pretty much confirmed. Additionally, I was told that Subaru uses paint from 12 different manufacturers. So if I wanted to push the issue my only real option is a respray at this point, but I...

This is great info, thank you. Prior to starting this thread I was under the impression that everything was painted at the same time. I really didn't expect such variance to exist from the factory paint, but like you and others have said, if the panels aren't even painted in the same location...

Thanks, I actually wasn't a fan of this color (the new wrb) until I saw it in person close up for the first time. I truthfully dodge puddles even when it's dirty, and don't get me started on the strategic parking. I'm with ya on the modern classic. I was torn between this and the new golf Rs...

Thanks, this is the info I was looking for as I have zero experience with port resprays / fixes. It really does make me feel a bit better that this "normal" and not respray. I definitely fear opening a can of worms with a respray and you raise a good point with the flexibility. The cure...

Seriously, I appreciate all the replies. More than anything I'm just glad the general concensus is that it's prepainted / plastic vs metal as opposed to repainted in port. I am a sucker for the pearls as of late. My last car was a metallic subaru with zero color differences, looks like my...

Yeah, I had an 04 STi that didn't have this issue, but the point you raise about it always looking different on different materials is what initially gave me pause. If that's how materials are now sourced, then yeah I'm not surprised by the mis-match. I share your sentiment on the possibility...

Interesting, I wasn't aware of that. That definitely would explain it. I guess it still comes down to either living with it or making them respray. Not sure which is worse...

Thanks for the super fast replies. Agreed, I think my next step is back to the dealer, but I was somewhat hoping that I was seeing things. Not too crazy about having a respray done. I know it can be difficult to match metallics, should I let them blend it or just request to do the bumpers...

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Cliffs Notes: Brand new car, front and rear bumper have less metallic flake than rest of car - repaint? or other factor? Full story: So I just got a brand new 2016 STI in WRB pearl. I ordered this car and waited 2 months, car arrived on a Friday at the dealer and I picked it up Monday...

lol, yeah I caught that too. That was quite the mullet.

Anyone else watching the Barrett-Jackson auction this weekend? Some of the cars have obviously received the attention they deserved. Others have mild swirls, to one car on Thursday night that had absolutely terrible buffer trails on it, though it still pulled decent money. Just wondering if...

It's a good improvement, but as far as your comment for getting it perfect, you can't expect to finish out completely using a yellow pad and 105. You can see in the second picture a good amount of micro marring from the pad - this is to be expected. If you want it to be "perfect" or close to...

Thanks guys it's been a work in process, as it always is. I've never been to the gm nats, I was at corvettes at carlisle last year, but I've only had the car for a little over a year. Could have been my twin :). I need to find more local shows, know of any good ones? Thanks. It's about...

I had picked up some Poorboy's Black Hole a few weeks back and finally got a chance to use it. The car had some small imperfections, which I haven't had the chance to correct, so I figured I'd try some BH in the mean time. I found it very easy to work with, removal was very easy, I actually...

Great, thanks for the replies.

When using mineral spirits for inpsecting correction, should I use it straight from the bottle or should it be diluted like an IPA? Any concerns for use with different types of clear coat? I'm having some issues using IPA as it seems to be causing some micro-maring. Oh and this is my...