DIY Paint Matching 2022 WRX

[@danwarrjack]

Incredible work and an amazing result with minimal tools!

[@duuude534]

Been waiting for someone to paint that section. Looks so good! I bet the lighter colors would look even better with the contrast

[@HeavyMetalWRX]

Dude...I was actually thinking about this when I saw your last light overlay video. I was thinking "man I bed he's gonna paint his bumper something unique". I should have put money on it! I think the darker colors would look really good, like yours. If I did that to my white or an orange or red it would be too much. There's enough dark contrast between the grey metallic and black that it looks like a smooth transition.

[@StreetInspired1]

That's what I was thinking. The lighter colors would maybe look strange, but the grey pulls it off pretty well. I figured I had nothing to lose trying it, if I didn't like it I could paint over it again.

[@mrsubaru5367]

Get it done professionally

[@RiicoSantanaa]

Love the videos. Nice to see you never skip a beat even when things weren’t so good. Respect!

[@ubroberts5541]

Excellent video. I was a car painter all of my professional life. Your material choice is spot on.

[@jonnythunder76]

thanks for showing this, im actually planning on doing something like this with my VA fog light bezels. I am really grateful for the tip with abrillo pads and adhesion promotor!

[@aldiii5382]

Honestly way better than I thought. I'd like to see it on a different colored wrx

[@JustKicks786]

absolutely insane results, good job

[@Tomas.X]

Being 5 mos old, I doubt I'll get any responses, bit we'll see. Basics: I'm also MGM, I've never hated the plastic, but only reason is the texture. Plain, unpainted smooth plastic would be terrible. I won't waste space on my entire paint plan - which I believe will cause a lot of "why didn't I think of that?" reactions...but it involves some unique approaches. One, a guy in Japan finally did it: painted his plastic body-match white WITHOUT SANDING it smooth. It is incredibly unique, and something I've pondered 100x. And two, another idea is what I call "Embrace the Plastic!"...and involves going full gloss black, leaving the texture alone (with some areas MGM to tone it down a bit.) As I noted, the guy in JPN was the first I'm aware of that did color over texture, and I value such creativity, even bravery. Now since seeing it, I'm almost certain I'm doing it. MGM can, I believe, get away with bold gloss black fender arches & garnish. I have gloss black wheels, as well, like the VIZIV had with its black CF arches, rockers, etc. I'm just thinking it might be too bold. (Wish I still had my PhotoShop skills...lost them years ago after some projects were done.) I have purchased an entire second set of "plastic", minus the rockers. It sucks the one arch off eBay has a gouge in it. It can't be used for anything but a fill/sand/paint.

[@-16-wrx-]

Looks good. Nice attention to detail. The first mod for anyone that buys that car has to be addressing the unbelievably terrible looking rear bumper. It's really my only issue with the car in OEM form. 👌👌

[@BOOSTEDDESIGNSWRX]

I love the back end of the VB

[@WallsAndFoundations]

That's absolutely incredible man. Fantastic job and even more wild from just being in a garage with some spray paint essentially. Love your videos dude

[@englear-ak8333]

Top notch work man!!! Keep up the good work!

[@ZFA1738]

Came out decent! Looks way better. It’s coming along nicely brother.

[@MexBytes]

Can you make a video on how to remove the bumper. I would like to do mine too but I do not k ow how to remove it . 🙏🏻

[@LonewolfWRX]

Now that’s freaking impressive! I wonder how this would look on a lighter colored car. I’m so in now on your new build despite me not liking the VB, but knowing your incredible clean taste you might just win me over on this car. Keep it up!

[@saultaveras6719]

That looks really good! Now I’m thinking about doing that instead of sanding down the top part. I think even with paint matched flairs it would look really good. Awesome video man 👌🏾🔥

[@TheDannylarson]

I just ordered some of those color matched aero dynamics fender flairs, can't wait to get em' I got an ice silver wrx so those fender flairs really show!

[@Flex_WRX]

Super original of you! Love it!

[@newguynasti2008]

I really like how you did that. Bet it looks even better in person than video. Especially when it all cures out. Excellent work bro.

[@garboi8976]

This is awesome dude. Well done and I will definitely be trying this

[@fran20055]

looks better than i expected

[@9MMSWORD]

Great job, I personally like the subtle change on this darker color.

[@robk5745]

Great tips to get that showroom looking finish DIY style. Thank you!

[@mrm7525]

Great video as always! General practice, get a bottle of degreaser and use it instead of the water and soap. Also get a tack wipe or a can of compressed air instead of blowing on it. Gotta do what you gotta do though, I respect it 😂

[@Mvonada]

my man knew you would end up diving straight into this car!

[@MatthewMorse]

Damn dude. This looks slick!

[@scottvj3105]

this is a great idea Looks awesome

[@WaterFor3st]

That looks awesome. I wonder how it would look as a different color.

[@Thehennyshow]

Dang! You did an excellent job 👏

[@brentrealin7070]

can you do the front end next like the middle one between the fog lamps? would be awesome

[@jld8753]

Looks as good as it would professionally done. Great job doing more with less.

[@finalnguyen2445]

Nice work! Love all the videos. The car looks awesome! I have WRB vb, so will probably keep the bumper as is. You helped me a lot with the previous switchback light install as well.

[@alexchan-kai8847]

glad ur building up the VB, u should take the STi trans from your VA and put it on the VB, with the FA 24 that would sucha an awesome build that what the car needs. huge ups on this!

[@geraldboylan5635]

Awesome job ! Thanks for giving us another option on a way to paint the bumper. Here’s a though I’ll hire u to paint mine . It came out great . Just got word eta for mine will be sometime in April . (3 months from order date) .

[@chrischarles9218]

Looks AWESOME! That came out way better than I expected.

[@tuna_no_crust85_]

Came out nice! I might try to paint mine now thanks for the video and info 💪

[@WRXMAN-ms2mm]

Two words well done!

[@Ezio214]

Looks awesome! Nice job

[@delaneydavis2013]

Should have used some of the clear cloat on the taillight overlays to get rid of the flat look you mentioned. Looks great though dude!

[@rochtypes]

looks great dude!only thing would like to see other colors do that cuz idk if sapphire blue would look good like that

[@1337Minty]

Looks sick!!

[@AbleMable]

Excellent work!

[@Rick4345]

Looks good!! More refined may be the term. Mine is World Rally Blue. Definitely would see the difference there. Another awesome video Cody!!

[@walterhagans1465]

Wow, that came out freaking awesome! Good job on that, it looks hella better 💯

[@walterhagans1465]

I bought a can right after watching your video, and I can't wait to fix my rear spoiler! 👍🏾

[@jazzblaster]

This looks way better. Have you thought about making the rest of the plastic a gloss black, maybe even OEM CBS? edit: Do you think this method would work for painting my VA OEM lip kit?

[@alexmoores7331]

I have a Limited VB in the same color (MGM). I hate the way that big section of plastic collects dirt/dust/water drops/etc. and def want to do this too.

[@vash337]

You did great! And explained everything well enough to give confidence to those of us without auto paint experience. Most useful vid in years for me, as I'm planning to piano black my lip kit and repair my 15-16 sti front lip that iced a raccoon 😅. THANK YOU! 🤜💥🤛

[@StreetInspired1]

I'm glad this helped! It's always scary at first, but it's so rewarding when you finish it and know you were the one who did it!

[@tear728]

Looks great on your color! Would look terrible on my white one haha

[@chrisgulbranson5867]

Great job!

[@MackMotivates]

Looks great! Just a lil tip for next paint job..wear a mask/respirator and lay some water on the ground so when the over spray hits the ground it doesnt stain the floor. Other than that fantastic job!

[@dougbali3314]

Wow, good tip with the water on the floor. Very smart move.

[@MackMotivates]

@@dougbali3314 thanks!

[@brianvath9186]

Great job bro!

[@Redwrx20]

Wow good job !!

[@MoJoNinjaGarage]

Man you are always right on time with you videos! I am planning a mod that will require some paint and this video has helped me out tremendously big dawg! Thank you buddy!

[@StreetInspired1]

Dont mention it! Can't wait to see what you're up to man!

[@MoJoNinjaGarage]

@@StreetInspired1 Oh when I do the video I will have to mention who inspired the idea homie😅

[@dougbali3314]

Nice work, thanks.

[@elliotserrano7333]

That looks great

[@Christosan88]

Nice work

[@blakecampbell383]

How many cans of paint and clear do you think it would take to do the rear bumper and flares? Thanks!!

[@222spyro]

So how long did this whole process take from painting to drying

[@jemonda]

Hey what part of PA are you in? I'm in Voorhees NJ and have a 2018 WRX same color as your old one.

[@n9oor-q8]

hello I have wrx 2022 2500 km I would like to ask if I drive the car normally i feel some roughness in third gear (3rd) sometimes Is this normal? Are all vb wrx the same?

[@avguylyfe5837]

Still dislike the design. But this definitely helps with it. Great job as usual man

[@FrancisN155]

Looking good🔥

[@fixflickss]

Hey…👋 thank you for the video, idk if you will be painting the textured portion of the bumper later bit wanted to ask your advice on the method to sand the textured plastic? Thank you in advance

[@StreetInspired1]

To sand the texture off I would use a 320grit sand paper and if that doesn't work go to a 220 or 320. After it's smooth I would primer all of the sanded plastic with a 2K Urethane primer and then sand the primer smooth with 500 or 600 grit and then apply your top coats!

[@fixflickss]

@@StreetInspired1 thank you, keep up the great video

[@jeremy5421]

Now if you paint the rest the plastic gloss black, it would look really good.

[@kelsey809]

Awesome!!! 👍🏼😊👍🏼

[@dcoiman]

I am definetly doing this but not sure why you didnt wear a respirator.

[@StreetInspired1]

Forgot to bring it home from work. I held my breath the whole time I was painting until I went back inside.

[@s0584333]

Looks good.

[@nathanblake123]

Welp , I know what I’m doing in the summer 😂

[@ziptiedwrx]

I think the fender flares look terrible on all the colors EXCEPT the magnetite gray. It looks really nice with the gray almost like a wide body

[@steeveamedee5021]

Nice job

[@carolineshank7358]

Any tips for doing this with the ceramic white?

[@StreetInspired1]

@@carolineshank7358 should be the exact same process regardless of color. It just may take an extra coat or two to cover the dark plastic with white.

[@steve8803]

I have a magnetite grey and will not paint match, with the black and grey there is not much contrast anyway so it's not that noticeable. If I had a lighter colour, I would paint all the textured bits. But I'd leave them textured, not sand it off.

[@StreetInspired1]

Agreed. That's why I'm planning on leaving all the Textured plastic.

[@ronfromportland]

Good great bro!!!

[@JohnnStamos]

Does the black section separate from the rest of the bumper? Mine got heavily scratched

[@StreetInspired1]

Unfortunately, it's all molded together.

[@JohnnStamos]

@@StreetInspired1Thank you sir . Good luck with your new build.

[@alexmeyer108]

how long did it take to sand it? Looks awesome btw!

[@StreetInspired1]

Total work time was about 1-1.5 hours. Sanding maybe took 15 minutes

[@lud1505]

Did you do any cut or polish after?

[@StreetInspired1]

I did run a polish over it laster on after the video to clean up a dull spot that must've cured improperly some how but that was the only area that needed it and I didn't have to wetland, just. Quick polish wheel.

[@zakrutherford]

Nice work, but dude no respirator mask? Breathing in that 2K clear is not a good idea. The fan is not enough.

[@dspierre28]

Still not fan of the rear t but good job look way better

[@sebastianmata7967]

You think this look good in solar orange ? Really considering doing this

[@StreetInspired1]

I'm honestly not too sure. I think the brighter colors might look a little strange but I guess there's no way to know until someone does it haha

[@mom-butts]

I'm thinking of painting this section crystal black silica on my solar orange just to break up the plastic rear

[@Ryan-719]

Nice

[@jeremyjackson8643]

Looks good! O_O

[@Duraguy]

I need a ride in that thing

[@StreetInspired1]

Yesir!! Let me know when you're free and we can link up!

[@mcjags06]

Umm excuse me sir I need to to come touch up my VA bumper 😂😂

[@vash337]

Thanks!🤜💥🤛

[@StreetInspired1]

Thank you!! 🍻

[@connor158]

now the fender flares!

[@StreetInspired1]

I'm not painting them. I don't mind the look, and there's atleast 3 companies confirmed making replacement flares that might be really cool so no sense wasting time and money painting them now if I can replace them in a few months haha

[@BarbWaltersMusic]

@@StreetInspired1 Wait there's 3 companies gonna be making them? What are the other ones than Aeroflow?

[@StreetInspired1]

@@BarbWaltersMusic IBR & Noble Performance, and seibon already had Carbon replacements on pre order.

[@brian6speed]

Should have removed tow cover and painted seperately.

[@carlosacosta8835]

nice men i like i wana try !

[@Aphrodave]

What about the rear tow cover?

[@StreetInspired1]

Not sure what you mean? The tow cover was in the bumper when it was painted so it's all good!

[@Aphrodave]

@@StreetInspired1 does it come off fine after you painted and primed??

[@StreetInspired1]

@Aphro Dave oh, yeah. I've painted cars for 10 years and never had a tow hook cover get stuck after painting it. You would have to lay some seriously thick paint on there to bridge the gap between the cover and the bumper. So no issues there!

[@Aphrodave]

@@StreetInspired1 cool thanks g. Love the video. Might consider doing the whole car this way with my buddy who’s a painter. (If my CTR or GRC falls thru)

[@StreetInspired1]

@@Aphrodave any time! Good luck with the project!!

[@Dulc3B00kbyBrant0n]

WHAT WERE THEY THINKING!!!

[@StreetInspired1]

They weren't 😂

[@creaseoner]

No mask or respirator on you must of been so high at the end of this video 🤣

[@StreetInspired1]

Not really. There was very little overspray, and the garage door was cracked the whole time and a fan in the window. I didn't even smell the paint while painting.

[@reflex1749]

Please wear a respirator

[@itsDarrell]

There is nothing that can be done to make the rear end look any better. At the end of the day until they come out with aftermarket taillights, it will always look like a civic.

[@edgarsanchez6554]

You need to wear a mask with that clear coat just FYI for next time.

[@mrsubaru5367]

Do not waste your time doing this get it done professionally.

[@StreetInspired1]

I have to disagree with this comment. I've painted cars professionally for 10 years and there's nothing wrong with doing it this way if done correctly. This cost me $80. Traditionally, when I was still painting cars we would charge a customer $300+ to do the same thing I did for $80.

[@lawrencesykkmon2064]

still ugly car

[@Clemdogg]

looks sick not on white but sick

[@miket883]

Beautiful job!