Black '06 Subaru STI

DARKSTI

DARKSTI

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This was over this last weekend. I traded in my '01 Cobra for a Obisdan Black Pearl 2006 Subaru WRX STI. Of course it came with dealer installed swirls, and some bad water spots. It also had a weird haze on the paint.

Process:
QEW
Clay w/Spray and Wipe
On areas with bad Water Spots/Swirls they got Optimum Compound via PC on a light cutting pad speed 6. It left some hazing.
Optimum Polish on a polishing pad speed 6, all around, and on areas that had hazing left over from OC.
FMJ x 2 (Planning on 1/2 more coats then 1-2 coats of Pink Wax)
Exhaust Tip got DACP
Tires - Black Onyx Tire Gell
Windows/Mirrors/Plastic - AIO

There are still some swirls left in the smaller areas, and they will come out once I get my smaller spot pads, mainly on the front and the sides of the roof.

There is a little bit of dust from taking pics last night, ill try and wash it today and get pics with no dust. The paint on this car is MUCH easier to work with, if it wasnt for the water spots, all it would have taken would be OP all around on a cutting pad. I still need to seal the rims and do the wheelwells, so ignore those :) ;)

On to the pics [Full Gallery]:
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GregCavi said:
sweet pics!! looks liek you did a great job!! you will love the pink wax!!

Greg
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Yea, its one of my favs, kinda reminds me of a more durable souveran but with a little less depth.
 
Very Nice I was Looking for them FLAKE Shots. I like FMJ on my Subbie But I think you would have been better with UPP to make that baby sparlke.. Just a thought
 
holland_patrick said:
Very Nice I was Looking for them FLAKE Shots. I like FMJ on my Subbie But I think you would have been better with UPP to make that baby sparlke.. Just a thought
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yea, im going to have to order some UPP next time :)
 
Nice car, but I feel sorry that you traded in the 01 Cobra. Did you have any mods on it? How do you like the factory Recaro seats in the STI? With some minimal mods on the new one, it could be a real beast.
 
Very nice car & nice job on the detail. I myself would like an 03 cobra but for the handling I bet that STi kicks butt. Congrats on your new ride & keep up the good work on the detail.
 
MADRCN said:
Nice car, but I feel sorry that you traded in the 01 Cobra. Did you have any mods on it? How do you like the factory Recaro seats in the STI? With some minimal mods on the new one, it could be a real beast.
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Yea, i had 18x9 Chrome FR500s,MRT Catted H,Borla Stingers, and a JLT CAI. I like the seats much better, very comfortable.
 
hemin8r said:
Very nice car & nice job on the detail. I myself would like an 03 cobra but for the handling I bet that STi kicks butt. Congrats on your new ride & keep up the good work on the detail.
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Yea, i was actually thinking of a Terminator, but i still would not have fit inside very well. :(
 
I love the subaru STI's. But i hate that they changed the grill. My uncle has a silver subaru wrx wagon and it looks sweet. I love the black on ur subaru. Are u going change anything looks, interior, engine, etc. :sorcerer: :D :band:
 
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