Rear Bumper in for painting

wheee! · 02-09-2010, 01:24 PM

Hey Modshack, I really like the look of wheels with the 15 and 20mm spacers. Have you had any clearance issues with the stock suspension??

I am thinking of ordereing some for the spring when the stock shoes go back on...

Modshack · 02-09-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Hey Modshack, I really like the look of wheels with the 15 and 20mm spacers.

It's a subtle visual change but really improves the looks IMO. 15mm all around BTW, and No..No issues whatsoever..

Zrod · 02-09-2010, 04:08 PM

Be carefull! I recently found out just how cheap dealerships can be. When I bought my car she had 2 scratches on the front bumber so it was agreed on at the signing that they had to paint the front bumper. I was told they use an expert who has done work on several of theyre cars in the past and he's very good. When I pick up the car it all looks pretty good but it was a very cloudy day and the rest of the car was dirty so it was a bit hard to tell. A couple days later after some bad weather I finally get a chance to wash the car.

MAN was i pissed at the results, it appears as if they didnt even use a paint booth theres pitting around the emblem mostly but other spots too. Worst of all is they didnt use the proper amount/type of clear coat so it looks dull almost semi-matte. I called them with all my fury but they say they cant do anything about it. Ill prob just end up getting it painted myself by someone I trust.

OldGuy · 02-09-2010, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Zrod

Be carefull! I recently found out just how cheap dealerships can be. When I bought my car she had 2 scratches on the front bumber so it was agreed on at the signing that they had to paint the front bumper. I was told they use an expert who has done work on several of theyre cars in the past and he's very good. When I pick up the car it all looks pretty good but it was a very cloudy day and the rest of the car was dirty so it was a bit hard to tell. A couple days later after some bad weather I finally get a chance to wash the car.

MAN was i pissed at the results, it appears as if they didnt even use a paint booth theres pitting around the emblem mostly but other spots too. Worst of all is they didnt use the proper amount/type of clear coat so it looks dull almost semi-matte. I called them with all my fury but they say they cant do anything about it. Ill prob just end up getting it painted myself by someone I trust.

I winced as I read your post. How terrible.

Zrod · 02-09-2010, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGuy

I winced as I read your post. How terrible.

Yup they got me good. Looks like ill be using a different dealership from now on

and any future paint work I have done you can bet ill be bringing a fluorescent light when I pick it up.

wheee! · 02-10-2010, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Zrod

Yup they got me good. Looks like ill be using a different dealership from now on

and any future paint work I have done you can bet ill be bringing a fluorescent light when I pick it up.

My dealer is supposed to be the largest in Canada. They seem to have genuine concern for my car as well. The service manager personally delivered my vehicle to the 3rd party companies for the tinting and the clear bra. He also assured me that he would not let my car go thru any automatic car washes (they have one on the lot) while there. It would only be hand washed and detailed....

The screw ups with the delivery were an embarrassment to the guy and he tore a strip off the crew that did it. He made no hesitation in offering a rental car or a Z (if I did the painting in the summer) while they had the bumper repainted. He insisted that they would not try and "patch" the damage and that they would do it right. I am sure this is costing them a lot of money to do... even though I turned down the rental car!

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Zrod Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370z-black 6speed Rep Power: 16	Be carefull! I recently found out just how cheap dealerships can be. When I bought my car she had 2 scratches on the front bumber so it was agreed on at the signing that they had to paint the front bumper. I was told they use an expert who has done work on several of theyre cars in the past and he's very good. When I pick up the car it all looks pretty good but it was a very cloudy day and the rest of the car was dirty so it was a bit hard to tell. A couple days later after some bad weather I finally get a chance to wash the car. MAN was i pissed at the results, it appears as if they didnt even use a paint booth theres pitting around the emblem mostly but other spots too. Worst of all is they didnt use the proper amount/type of clear coat so it looks dull almost semi-matte. I called them with all my fury but they say they cant do anything about it. Ill prob just end up getting it painted myself by someone I trust.