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04-29-2013, 02:16 PM | #1 |
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2012+ Impreza 2.0 Paint Issue (Satin White Pearl Owners 5dr Wagon)
Hi Guys
This question is really for those with the SWP (Satin White Pearl) finish. Has anyone noticed that the front bumper and the rear bumper paint color changes over time and doesnt match the white pearl color of the rest of the body/hood?? I've noticed that my front bumper and rear have changed colors to almost a yellowish tinge. I am rather pissed that the car is essentially two toned. I wash my car regularly and wax it about every 2 weeks. So what the hecks gives?? I am about to take it in and have them correct the issue but not too certain if this is covered in the bumper to bumper warranty (i assume it does since its the paint). Anyways, i wanted to see if other can chime in on their SWP imprezas. I will post pics once I get a chance to take good pics to point out what I am talking about. its pretty apparently especially when I look at the points where the front bumper meets the front side quarter panels.
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04-29-2013, 04:17 PM | #2 |
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they should respray it under warranty if not contact SOA directly and then they will cover it, maybe the car was built on a friday, it happens.
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04-29-2013, 04:21 PM | #3 |
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sounds like a plan, was just curious if others SWP had the same issue. I've read that people said the paint was crap (i.e. easy paint chipping etc). i'll take it in and bring it up when I take in my oil change soon (about 300 miles left before next oil change).
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04-29-2013, 04:26 PM | #4 |
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make sure you make an appointment for it so that they don't dick you around and tell you you have to come back with an appt
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04-29-2013, 04:33 PM | #5 | |
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thanks for the tip |
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04-29-2013, 04:40 PM | #6 |
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For what it's worth (not much), I have a friend with a white 2003 Honda Accord that has the exact same problem.
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04-29-2013, 04:46 PM | #7 | |
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i can definitely tell the quality of materials is different from subaru and honda. personally i think honda did better work. the seats, and now paint of my impreza have given me issues (seat had lumpiness in the cushioning) and now the paint discoloration (car is parked in garage or indoor parking structure, rarely outside) which bothers me even more about the issue. ill have them repaint it if needed....ideally i rather have a new factory bumper but fat chance of that happening, likely a repaint if anything. |
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04-29-2013, 08:02 PM | #8 |
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If you have access to a GOOD body shop you might go in and show them what is going on and see if they can educate you as to what might be going on. That way you can tell the dealer what is causing the issue. You may even get the guys that help you out the dealers business.
Just a thought. Paul |
04-30-2013, 02:29 PM | #9 | |
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04-30-2013, 02:41 PM | #10 |
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Mine is the white as well. I am afraid to go look at it in the sunlight now. I'll look and report back. It may have something to do with painting over plastic? Just pulled that one out of my azz...
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04-30-2013, 03:02 PM | #11 | |
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let me know if you dont mind checking Paul. Thanks! |
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04-30-2013, 03:15 PM | #12 |
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I have an "13 SWP and just washed and waxed it and I do notice a SLIGHT yellowishness on my bumpers compared to the body. Its not too noticeable but there is a difference. I was just chalking it up to being different due to the plastic. Now I am going to play closer attention to it though!
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05-02-2013, 08:11 PM | #13 |
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Mine is indeed slightly yellow. Great! Now I have to pay attention to it.
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05-03-2013, 01:14 PM | #14 |
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05-03-2013, 08:13 PM | #15 |
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Bumpers are always painted in a different shop then the rest of the body. These new pearl whites are very hard to match up on plastic bumpers, compared to the metal body. You see silver cars with the same problem. It's very hard to match silver if you get in an accident.
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05-03-2013, 10:41 PM | #16 |
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It's nearly impossible to match paint from a plastic piece to a metal or aluminum piece. Not only that, but the plastic pieces' paint will fade and take corrosion faster. Its normal. Unless its ridiculously off hue.
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05-09-2013, 01:06 PM | #17 |
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Actually, this is kinda funny that i found this thread (i got into a fender bender this morning and looking for price quotes ppl got on SWP). I bought a used DP locally and notcied his 2013 wrx is slightly yellow. I at first thought that maybe he had a different color completely since I had my car right next to him to compare. Maybe this is a 2013 thing?
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05-09-2013, 03:27 PM | #18 |
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To those of you who have the SWP roof spoiler for hatchbacks: Do you notice the same yellowish color on the spoiler?
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05-10-2013, 01:56 AM | #19 |
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my friend has this problem. he said any panel that is not metal underneath has yellow tone to it compared to his fender, hood, roof doors etc.
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09-07-2013, 12:25 AM | #20 | |
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Subaru Paint Issue - 2013
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RE: Satin White Pearl [Finish] Bought 2013 Impreza wagon within two weeks after washing the vehicle noticed several spots on the hood, roof & side of the car. Thinking about the possibility tried taking it out however it didn't come out. Rust in the pearl flake? |
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09-07-2013, 03:42 AM | #21 | |
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its definitely better than having a yellowish bumper, it hasnt discolored since so i think its really a manufacturing paint issue or paint process issue. |
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09-07-2013, 03:44 AM | #22 |
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i have and installed the rear spoiler myself and have not noticed any paint issue with that. the spoiler is actually metal so i dont see why it should.
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09-07-2013, 07:10 AM | #23 | |
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09-08-2013, 12:17 AM | #24 |
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I looked.at a friends swp 13' today. slight yellowimg on the bumpers.
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09-08-2013, 05:24 AM | #25 |
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It's probably rail dust, i have the same problem.
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