2002 World Rally Blue Subaru WRX + painting

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It`s been awhile since I did my last detail, probably close to 10 months, but I decided to get to work on my new car while visiting my parents.

Also took the time to rattle can the factory black plastic sideskirts to body colour.

I heard a lot of talk that WRX paint is super soft and likes to gum up pads, but surprisingly I didn`t find it that soft. I wasn`t going for full defect removal on this one since its a daily driver, and pretty soon I won`t be able to wash it very easily (never mind do any more polishing etc). Might have to look into ONR washing in the near future. I was a bit pressed for time as well, so I experimented to find a decent 1 step. I`d estimate probably 75% marr free right now, with mostly just deeper swirling and RIDS, which is completely fine with me.

Washed and clayed
50/50 blend of Optimum Compound and Optimum Polish for all of the paint on a white CCS pad via rotary - headlights and taillights got OP by itself
Klasse SG on top
Megs #26 nuba as a topper since I didn`t have my S100 handy

Befores

Our subject at hand














I did the sideskirts first, here they are after the first coats of primer


After the base coats


After clear




Nothing too fancy, turned out pretty well for rattle can, and the custom 02-03 WRB can I had mixed up at a parts store was pretty spot on for colour.

This was after just the top and middle sections of the drivers side door.


Into the garage and time to start the work








Had this decal to remove as well


A 50/50 shot



Afters

Yes, all of the things you see on the hood and side of the doors are rock chips

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And a couple ones that I took later on that evening on my phone:




Alright, enough photos right? Thanks for viewing

[Pats300zx]

Great job. I love the color...

[GearHead_1]

Painting those rocker skirts was the right thing to do. Love that blue.

[John@Autopia-Carcare.com]

Looks awesome, the skirts came out great. It`s been a while since i`ve seen such a clean bug eye!

[Erock]

looks pretty nice for a daily driver!! love it!

[Addicted2Bling]

Awesome, I love those cars

[triplejumper18]

Looks nice!

[metal]

Thanks! Took a shot outside today, the paint is so wet and deep that I could just dive in. Seriously love this colour.