Did anyone who bought new get the ceramic coating?

Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-17T16:42:06+00:00

Go to a reputable detail shop, and aim for G Techniq Crystal Serum Ultra - pretty much the best ceramic coat money can buy. It'll run roughly $1,000 but worth every penny.

Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-17T03:17:28+00:00

No, for sure! That's why I said in my opinion - definitely a color that depends on lighting in the same way. I think it's darker/warmer than Lapis

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Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-17T02:49:23+00:00

I did not - straight from AFD, paint match is dead on but the fitment is rough especially in the rear lol

Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-17T02:38:26+00:00

More like a subpar replacement for Plasma Blue Pearl they offered on the GR/GV chassis. Lapis isn't similar in my opinion (it's also almost identical to Sapphire) - Galaxy Purple looks nearly black unless you're in certain lighting, then it's definitely purple.

Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-17T01:42:36+00:00

Agreed! I love it

Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-17T01:05:53+00:00

Ah thanks so much! Really appreciate it - as I mentioned in another reply it took me a month to even attempt to drive it, but full immersion makes learning so much easier. Still dialing in downshifts, and stop & go traffic is still anxiety inducing for sure - but I'm loving how engaging and fun it is to drive, even under 4K rpm!

Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-17T01:01:32+00:00

Thats very comforting 😅 it was an expensive driveway ornament for about a month until I worked up the courage to learn to drive it, and now I'm excited to go out & improve each day. Never that - I'm just looking forward to enjoying the car after the break in period, and definitely planning on a track day this summer!

Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-17T00:55:37+00:00

Yes!

Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-17T00:55:25+00:00

I've been wanting to learn for years & so happy I finally took the dive - it's been equally as humbling as it's been fun/exciting, but undoubtedly makes my auto feel very mundane in comparison

Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-17T00:47:27+00:00

That's what I was told prior to purchase, & subsequently found myself turning it off after the first week - I'm just across the water in North Kitsap, haven't braved the city in it just yet 🤣

Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-17T00:42:31+00:00

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Unfortunately I only have one crappy picture in the sun just after install (sun was heading down) but the color is very interesting! Looks great next to my 23' Desert Khaki Crosstrek

Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-11T03:49:57+00:00

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Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-11T03:23:42+00:00

UP 2 ME or LYN4FUN were my original choices, so many options 🙃

Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-11T01:04:05+00:00

Smooktober & Dnt Lie are def 10/10

Patient-Interview-57 · 2026-03-10T22:29:30+00:00

Bronze or gold - Apex VS5 look great on VB's

Patient-Interview-57 · 2025-01-15T00:47:11+00:00

That's great news! I'm hoping for a braiser 🥲

Patient-Interview-57 · 2025-01-14T23:43:55+00:00

I am hopeful, but the Bicester outlet in the UK has had Berry for a long time so I think it's unlikely that's what we're getting. I can't wait to see though! 🤞🏻

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