Is 370Z Paint "Soft"? Can You Recommend Coating?

gy954 · 05-11-2012, 11:42 AM

Do you find that your paint is unusually susceptible to stone chips and scratches?

I was going over my gunmetal gray 2011 Z yesterday, and found what seems to me to be a lot of chips and scratches that were not there a month ago. My other (past) cars never showed this much paint damage. So I wonder if the paint--or maybe just this color?--is more readily damaged than others.

Needless to say, I plan on having the car detailed and coated, after I get the touch up paint I ordered. Suggestions for coating?

kenchan · 05-11-2012, 11:59 AM

search clear bra.

Roadster4Us · 05-11-2012, 12:06 PM

I had Optimum Opti-Coat put on the car and then put the clear-bra on the entire front end, front fender, pillars etc.

Optimum Car Care Products Australia : Opti-Coat

LakeShow · 05-11-2012, 12:17 PM

The 370 paint is extremely soft with very little clearcoat. I hate it.

vividracing · 05-11-2012, 01:14 PM

Nissan is known for soft paint, unfortunately

kimkad · 05-16-2012, 09:51 PM

The paint sucks, you spend so much on the car it's self. Why can't they at least use some decent paint on the car? I have had my car for 8 months now, and I've noticed alot of chip marks from stones. If i knew that the 370z paint was this bad I wouldn't have wasted my money on buying this car.

LakeShow · 05-17-2012, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kimkad

The paint sucks, you spend so much on the car it's self. Why can't they at least use some decent paint on the car? I have had my car for 8 months now, and I've noticed alot of chip marks from stones. If i knew that the 370z paint was this bad I wouldn't have wasted my money on buying this car.

The paint is bad, but wouldnt extent that to actually purchasing the Z in the first place. The car is still a great car nontheless.

Juruki · 05-17-2012, 11:06 AM

i researched about the flaws of the 370z before buying it and the poor paint quality is one of the most mentioned. Installed a clear bra when it was new and i have zero rock chips after 2 years.

My clear bra is super scratched thou and im planning to remove it soon

kobnj · 05-17-2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gy954

Do you find that your paint is unusually susceptible to stone chips and scratches?

I was going over my gunmetal gray 2011 Z yesterday, and found what seems to me to be a lot of chips and scratches that were not there a month ago. My other (past) cars never showed this much paint damage. So I wonder if the paint--or maybe just this color?--is more readily damaged than others.

Needless to say, I plan on having the car detailed and coated, after I get the touch up paint I ordered. Suggestions for coating?

Very soft! My new Z is only a month old and I already have a few rock chips. My car is Red and the chips are white.

I orderded Dr. Colorchip and it works well.

kimkad · 05-17-2012, 07:47 PM

I know, I'm going to get the marks fixed then look into the clear bra also for my car.

blackcherry20 · 05-17-2012, 07:51 PM

Can somebody post a link for clear bra purchase?! Thx:-)

MattP725 · 05-17-2012, 08:34 PM

You can't just buy one (well you can but you shouldn't). Google clearbra and your area to find a good installer. Expect to pay between 600+ depending on what you cover.

blackcherry20 · 05-18-2012, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattP725

You can't just buy one (well you can but you shouldn't). Google clearbra and your area to find a good installer. Expect to pay between 600+ depending on what you cover.

Thanks! New owner, been out of the loop for awhile...

blackcherry20 · 05-18-2012, 02:42 PM

One more thing...my Z had dealer installed Polysteel coating. Opinions? Anybody have experience w Polysteel?

Telephone · 05-18-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by blackcherry20

One more thing...my Z had dealer installed Polysteel coating. Opinions? Anybody have experience w Polysteel?

Never heard of it...sounds like a BS dealer gimmick. Quit stalling and get the clear bra already...before your front end gets chipped.

05-11-2012, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
gy954 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 163 Drives: 2011 370Z Rep Power: 181	Is 370Z Paint "Soft"? Can You Recommend Coating? Do you find that your paint is unusually susceptible to stone chips and scratches? I was going over my gunmetal gray 2011 Z yesterday, and found what seems to me to be a lot of chips and scratches that were not there a month ago. My other (past) cars never showed this much paint damage. So I wonder if the paint--or maybe just this color?--is more readily damaged than others. Needless to say, I plan on having the car detailed and coated, after I get the touch up paint I ordered. Suggestions for coating?

05-11-2012, 12:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
Roadster4Us A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 1,328 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Rep Power: 15	I had Optimum Opti-Coat put on the car and then put the clear-bra on the entire front end, front fender, pillars etc. Optimum Car Care Products Australia : Opti-Coat __________________ Greg 2013 Camaro ZL1

05-11-2012, 12:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	The 370 paint is extremely soft with very little clearcoat. I hate it. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

05-11-2012, 01:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
vividracing The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilbert, AZ Age: 37 Posts: 7,306 Drives: 350Z,370Z,GTR Rep Power: 38	Nissan is known for soft paint, unfortunately __________________ Rocky @ Vivid ♦ 480.966.3040 x236 ♦ Rocky@vividracing.com Email, PM, or call me directly for aggressive The370Z.com member pricing!!!

05-17-2012, 11:06 AM	#8 (permalink)
Juruki Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 965 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport/Navi Rep Power: 16	i researched about the flaws of the 370z before buying it and the poor paint quality is one of the most mentioned. Installed a clear bra when it was new and i have zero rock chips after 2 years. My clear bra is super scratched thou and im planning to remove it soon __________________ 09 370z - 7AT Volk Racing TE37SL / BC Coilovers / Berk HFC / TopSpeed CBE + Y-Pipe / Mines Spoiler

05-11-2012, 11:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	search clear bra.

05-16-2012, 09:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
kimkad Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 17 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Red Rep Power: 13	The paint sucks, you spend so much on the car it's self. Why can't they at least use some decent paint on the car? I have had my car for 8 months now, and I've noticed alot of chip marks from stones. If i knew that the 370z paint was this bad I wouldn't have wasted my money on buying this car.

05-17-2012, 07:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
kimkad Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 17 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370z Red Rep Power: 13	I know, I'm going to get the marks fixed then look into the clear bra also for my car.

05-17-2012, 07:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 237103	Can somebody post a link for clear bra purchase?! Thx:-)

05-17-2012, 08:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
MattP725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 1,904 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 16	You can't just buy one (well you can but you shouldn't). Google clearbra and your area to find a good installer. Expect to pay between 600+ depending on what you cover.

05-18-2012, 02:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 237103	One more thing...my Z had dealer installed Polysteel coating. Opinions? Anybody have experience w Polysteel?

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