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Diamond Purple on the BRZ
This Subaru BRZ in Diamond Purple — a diamond pearl that flashes a sparkly, vibrant purple in the sun and settles down in the shade. The build ran the complete system: DTM primer-sealer, Diamond Purple basecoat, and HS Glamour clearcoat, all laid over a black ground coat so the color reads its full, intended depth.
Below is how it came together — the prep, the products, and the steps you'd follow to chase the same finish on your own Subaru BRZ.
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This Subaru BRZ was sprayed start to finish with the same Diamond Purple vehicle paint kit we ship to every customer — no shop-only products. The system is the DTM primer-sealer, Diamond Purple basecoat, HS Glamour clearcoat, plus urethane reducer, HS activator, and the TSS cheat sheet to keep the ratios straight. The kit you'd buy is the kit on this Subaru BRZ.
The Color: Why Diamond Purple?
Diamond Purple is a diamond pearl basecoat that reflects a sparkly, vibrant purple in direct sun and quiets down in the shade. Built on Alpha's pigment-controlled binder, it lays down without striping or mottling, holds crystal-clear pearl suspension, and carries strong UV resistance.
Sprayed over a black ground coat, Diamond Purple delivers full coverage and reads at its truest, cleanest tone — the black ground coat is the foundation the color was designed for, and the Diamond Purple kit ships with the DTM primer-sealer for exactly that.
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Whether you're painting a full vehicle, a motorcycle, a guitar, or just touching up with a spray can — Diamond Purple is available for every project size. Each kit includes matched products sized for the job.
Diamond Purple Vehicle Paint Kit
$560.93 USD
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Diamond Purple Paint Basecoat Midcoat
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Diamond Purple Spray Can Midcoat
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Diamond Purple Motorcycle Paint Kit
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Diamond Purple Bike Paint Kit
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Diamond Purple Guitar Paint Kit
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Diamond Purple Wheel Paint Kit
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Diamond Purple Brake Caliper Paint Kit
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Diamond Purple's pop lives in the pearl — keep your basecoat coats even and fully flashed before clear, since rushed, blotchy coats are what flatten a pearl.
What's Inside the Vehicle Paint Kit
These are all the products included in the Diamond Purple Full Vehicle Paint Kit. Every product is already matched and compatible — no hunting across brands, no guessing on ratios.
DTM Primer-Sealer (AP-7541) — The ground coat Diamond Purple is built on. AP-7541 DTM primer-sealer lays a uniform, full-coverage foundation so the color reads exactly as designed.
Diamond Purple Basecoat — Diamond Purple basecoat is the color itself — a diamond pearl that mixes 1:1 with reducer and sprays in even coats.
HS Glamour Clear (AC-4521) — AC-4521 HS Glamour clearcoat lays the deep, glassy gloss over the color and locks in UV and chip protection.
Alpha Urethane Reducer (AR-3000 Series) — Alpha urethane reducer thins the basecoat to a spray-ready consistency for even, controlled coats.
HS Activator (AH-7100 Series) — AH-7100 HS activator catalyzes the HS Glamour clear so it cures hard, clear, and durable.
TSS Cheat Sheet — The TSS cheat sheet keeps every mix ratio and flash window at hand through the whole job.
Optional Add-Ons
The vehicle paint kit has everything you need to go from prepped surface to finished paint. But depending on where your project is starting, these add-on bundles can save time and money on the prep and masking side:
Bodywork Bundle
$175.00
Body filler, abrasives, and everything for panel repair. Ideal if your project needs dent or rust repair before paint.
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Light Bodywork Bundle
From $92.99
Dolphin Glaze finishing putty and OptiGrit sanding abrasives. Perfect for filling pinholes, minor scratches, and light surface imperfections.
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Mask & Mix Bundle
$75.00
Mixing cups, strainers, masking tape, and masking paper. Everything you need for clean, precise masking and easy paint mixing.
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Linear Blocking Tools Starter Set
From $236.50
CNC-cut polycarbonate sanding blocks with lifetime warranty. Produces perfectly flat, straight panels for a professional finish.
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OptiGrit PSA Sandpaper Bundle
$64.99
Complete PSA sandpaper set in 80, 180, 220, and 320 grit. The full grit progression for blocking and prep, sized for long boards.
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Step 1: Prep & Bodywork
Every finish this clean starts with the metal underneath. The Subaru BRZ was blocked straight and the old finish knocked down with OptiGrit abrasives before a single coat went on — skip this and Diamond Purple will telegraph every flaw.
Step 2: DTM Primer-Sealer (Black Ground Coat)
A black ground coat of DTM primer-sealer is the foundation Diamond Purple was built on — it's what lets the color read full and true. Lay it uniform and let it flash before basecoat.
Step 3: Diamond Purple Basecoat
Diamond Purple basecoat mixes with Alpha urethane reducer and builds in smooth, even coats until the color comes up evenly across every panel. Let each coat flash — patience here is what makes the finish look deep instead of blotchy.
Step 4: HS Glamour Clearcoat
HS Glamour clearcoat, catalyzed with HS activator, is where the depth comes alive — it buries the color in gloss and gives you the wet, glassy finish you see on the finished Subaru BRZ. This is also your UV and chip protection.
Step 5: Cut & Buff
Once the clear is fully cured, a light cut with fine OptiGrit and a buff brings Diamond Purple to a mirror. Reference the TSS cheat sheet for the ratios and flash windows so nothing gets rushed.
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Everything used on this Subaru BRZ — DTM primer-sealer (your black ground coat), Diamond Purple basecoat, HS Glamour clearcoat, reducer, activator, and cheat sheet — in one kit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Black. Diamond Purple is recommended over a black ground coat for full coverage and the deepest purple pop — the Diamond Purple vehicle paint kit ships with the black DTM primer-sealer for exactly that.
Yes — Diamond Purple basecoat throws its sparkle across body lines in the sun. Even coats and a deep HS Glamour clear are what make the pearl read across the whole Subaru BRZ.
Yes — there's a matching Diamond Purple wheel kit and brake caliper kit so the whole car ties together.
Every Product Used in This Build
Diamond Purple Vehicle Paint Kit
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Diamond Purple Paint Basecoat Midcoat
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DTM Primer-Sealer AP-7541 Kit | Alpha Automotive Paint
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HS Glamour Clearcoat AC-4521 Kit | Alpha Automotive Paint
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Urethane Reducer AR-3000 Series | Alpha Automotive Paint
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HS Activator AH-7100 | Alpha Automotive Paint
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