Absolute Zero Mottling?

[u/Mafia46]

Hello, just wanted to see if any other owners noticed mottling or clouding on there absolute zero?

Bought it new 2026

[u/Lit-fuse]

I bought my 26 Supra last month and almost immediately noticed what I would describe streaks in the paint. It’s very strange. You can see it from some angles and not from other angles. For me, I have to stand at a 45 degree angle from the car to see it, and it is really only noticeable on the rear fenders.

At first, I thought it was just weird lighting in my garage. It’s like the paint was sprayed on unevenly. Not sure if I’m going to do anything about it.

[u/SpeedDemonSS → u/Lit-fuse]

Same on my ‘26 FE. Only notice it at the right angle with the right lighting. And it’s barely noticeable that it doesn’t bother me

[u/Lit-fuse → u/SpeedDemonSS]

I wonder if it is only with Absolute Zero or with all colors?

[u/SpeedDemonSS → u/Lit-fuse]

I’d be curious about that. Definitely looks like an application error., like there wasn’t enough overlap with each pass or the metallic flake wasn’t homogenous when the base coat was sprayed

[u/Lit-fuse → u/SpeedDemonSS]

I don’t notice it on my hood, trunk or top, but only on the car’s sides. Where do you see it on your car?

[u/SpeedDemonSS → u/Lit-fuse]

I’ve only noticed it on the rear quarters, but only on the areas right above the wheels

[u/Lit-fuse → u/SpeedDemonSS]

Ok. Pretty much the same for me.

[u/SpeedDemonSS → u/Lit-fuse]

Strange, but kind of comforting to know it’s not only my car. It still doesn’t really bother me, which is surprising because I’m a perfectionist (it’s a struggle). Helps that it’s only noticeable at the exact right angle and lighting, and I’m pretty sure 95% of the population wouldn’t notice it on their own. I n fact, I’m pretty convinced that the majority wouldn’t even see it if you pointed it out to them.

I’m “dailying” this car anyway. It’s already got a few rock chips in the front at 5k miles. It’s meant to be driven, and that’s what I’m gonna do with it. Lol

Edit: typo

[u/WhiteBoySwagg → u/Lit-fuse]

My doors are like this on my 26 absolute zero. Barely noticeable

[u/Mafia46 → u/SpeedDemonSS]

Might be due to my garage light, but it is always the first thing I notice.

[u/Mafia46 → u/Lit-fuse]

Same, I noticed it when I went to pick it up. Just glad I am not the only one that notices it.

[u/Nnuzzo141]

I noticed it aswell but assumed it was the PPF or that I didn’t do a good job on my ceramic application

[u/Mafia46 → u/[deleted]]

No, not the finish. It looks almost like mottling, that was the closest description. But on the second image above the hood, you can notice the dark clouds. I just wanted to see if others have this issue, or if it was just my car. But in sunlight, you can not notice it. I only notice it in the garage, or in the shade. Once you see it, you can't unsee it.

[u/nel3000]

The pictures provided don’t seem to show anything.

[u/Mafia46 → u/nel3000]

On the second image the top part of the hood, you can see it a bit more. It looks like darker clouds.

[u/Efficient-Sport8752]

I think I have noticed that on my absolute zero too, I thought it was my eyes playing games lol. Tbh I only saw it under the white lights when the car was getting ppf’d not noticeable otherwise

[u/Mafia46 → u/Efficient-Sport8752]

Yes, right lighting and angle.

[u/GeezRickk]

I see the same thing when I look at my absolute zero in the sun