370z Paint Defects

jose_o9 · 08-04-2009, 07:01 PM

Has anyone been having issues with the paint starting to crack and come off? I'm starting to have this issue in the front bumper and I have to get a lawyer involved. Any feedback of my fellow Z owners would be greatly appreciated names or contact #s that sort. It start from that pic and has grown to something more serious. I paint so I don't care I could just fix it. But that's not the point, warranty should cover it not me you feelz?

spearfish25 · 08-04-2009, 07:06 PM

Yeah, that's a defect. No road debris could cause that peeling to start. Nissan should warranty that and repaint or replace free.

tooohip · 08-04-2009, 07:14 PM

I noticed the same on mine. Left side, front bumper where it comes back by the front left wheel. No pic now, but can get one later.

john370z · 08-04-2009, 07:15 PM

For all the yellow cars....do you notice a paint face under the read bumper cover?

MC · 08-04-2009, 07:16 PM

some GT-Rs had the same defect. its from the sprayers at the factory. mine had it. it was like that the day i bought it but i never noticed until i got the clear bra on. by then it would have been a hassle to remove the bra and get it repainted plus the dealer was stalling and stalling on it so i just said **** it..

MC · 08-04-2009, 07:18 PM

Paint Issues? - NAGTROC - The Nissan GT-R Owners Club

here is mine, the paint wasnt all the way missing just bubbled up so i just took my fingernail and pushed it back in between the bumper. its held up fine for a year. but if i ever take the bumper off it bet it will flake off

shabarivas · 08-04-2009, 07:23 PM

ehh w/e cars these days dont have good paint save for Honda / toyota / and the expensive german ones... sigh... image autobody - here i come lol - once i save a few Gs

Jaws12 · 08-04-2009, 10:22 PM

I have had major paint issues.

First, I bought a magnetic Black that had a huge paint defect in the door. It was under the clear so it happened at the factory. The dealer took that back and replaced it with my current car.

My car is brilliant silver, and besides the splash guards not fitting properly, 2 weeks ago, the paint flaked exactly wear yours did (front bumper in front of wheel in the corner) after a Nissan Tech lifted my car incorrectly!!!. Because the dealer has been good to me (swapped rim for me after curb rash for no charge), I decided that I would have it fixed on my own.

I brought the car to a very reputable body shop and just this week they dropped the bumper and resprayed the corner and blended it into the bumper. Unfortunately for me, because it was such a small area the metallic flakes didn't lay right and it looks much darker than the surrounding paint.

Now, the body shop is going to respray the entire bumper so the paint matches thruought. That is actually the proper way to repair this as blending such a small area never works with metallic paint.

On the plus side, all of my little road rash chips will be fixed. Pretty inexpensive too.

zZSportZz · 08-04-2009, 11:22 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again...the 370z has by far the worst paint job out of any car I've ever owned x100. I'm even scared to fart in my car because the fumes could very well leak out of the passenger compartment and warp the paint.

FricFrac · 08-04-2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooohip

I noticed the same on mine. Left side, front bumper where it comes back by the front left wheel. No pic now, but can get one later.

Exact same on mine - drivers side....

BigD · 08-05-2009, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zZSportZz

I've said it before and I'll say it again...the 370z has by far the worst paint job out of any car I've ever owned x100. I'm even scared to fart in my car because the fumes could very well leak out of the passenger compartment and warp the paint.

I couldn't agree any more.
The paint on the 370 is the worst I've seen.
I also own a late model E60 BMW and an S class Merc and I must say that there is simply no comparison in the quality of the paint.
Both front and rear bumpers on my red 370z are full of orange peal which stands out in the sun like dogs balls.
The only way to fix it is to repaint both bumpers.
A bit silly on a 1 month old car!
Also, the clear coat is very soft in comparison to ANY German car therefore the car scratches very easily.

FricFrac · 08-05-2009, 01:44 AM

I think where we are having the same paint issue at the bumper/fender junction - looks like it may be a stress point? I've had the bumper removed for the G3 CAI install and it was not chipped after the bumper was put back on. Its been well over a month since the bumper was re-installed that the paint stress chip occured (about two weeks ago)

jose_o9 · 08-05-2009, 02:07 AM

Hey if anybody could send me pics and emails if possible I would like to see if I can get a recall involved so that it doesn't happen to future z owners and wont have to go through the hassles... pics and email. SOmebody has to paive the way.

zcoupe09 · 08-05-2009, 10:19 AM

IMO the paint on this car is horrid...i have magnetic black and im almost to the point where i wanna sell the car or trade it in...a leaf landing on this car might do damage...not happy

Robert Z · 08-05-2009, 10:35 AM

I had a 240, 260, 300, and a 350 no problem with the paint but, my Pearl white
370 is chipping in spots where it could not be rocks, etc etc, have the clear bra on the front, I have a 1/2 scrap on the bottom door panel where my shoe hit it...

08-04-2009, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
tooohip A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 1,626 Drives: 09 370z CY To/Sp Rep Power: 269	I noticed the same on mine. Left side, front bumper where it comes back by the front left wheel. No pic now, but can get one later. __________________ Lance KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Stillen Sways \| Stillen Gen III Intake \| AAM HFC \| AAM True Dual CBE \| AAM Comp Oil Cooler \| Hawk HPS Pads \| Volk TE-37 \| Hoser Keg Tap

08-04-2009, 07:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
john370z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: new mexico Posts: 141 Drives: 2007 335i coupe Rep Power: 283	For all the yellow cars....do you notice a paint face under the read bumper cover? __________________ 2009 370Z, Had Berk HFC and un-installed them cuz too noisy!, Stillen CBE, 10mm rear wheel spacer, K&N drop in filters. Blower to come...

08-04-2009, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 23	some GT-Rs had the same defect. its from the sprayers at the factory. mine had it. it was like that the day i bought it but i never noticed until i got the clear bra on. by then it would have been a hassle to remove the bra and get it repainted plus the dealer was stalling and stalling on it so i just said ** it.. __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO** Last edited by MC; 08-04-2009 at 07:24 PM.

08-04-2009, 07:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 23	Paint Issues? - NAGTROC - The Nissan GT-R Owners Club here is mine, the paint wasnt all the way missing just bubbled up so i just took my fingernail and pushed it back in between the bumper. its held up fine for a year. but if i ever take the bumper off it bet it will flake off __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO Last edited by MC; 08-04-2009 at 07:22 PM.

08-04-2009, 10:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jaws12 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 31 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 15	I have had major paint issues. First, I bought a magnetic Black that had a huge paint defect in the door. It was under the clear so it happened at the factory. The dealer took that back and replaced it with my current car. My car is brilliant silver, and besides the splash guards not fitting properly, 2 weeks ago, the paint flaked exactly wear yours did (front bumper in front of wheel in the corner) after a Nissan Tech lifted my car incorrectly!!!. Because the dealer has been good to me (swapped rim for me after curb rash for no charge), I decided that I would have it fixed on my own. I brought the car to a very reputable body shop and just this week they dropped the bumper and resprayed the corner and blended it into the bumper. Unfortunately for me, because it was such a small area the metallic flakes didn't lay right and it looks much darker than the surrounding paint. Now, the body shop is going to respray the entire bumper so the paint matches thruought. That is actually the proper way to repair this as blending such a small area never works with metallic paint. On the plus side, all of my little road rash chips will be fixed. Pretty inexpensive too. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring, Sport, 7AT, Mats, Splash Guards,Leguna Blue/Black

08-04-2009, 07:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Yeah, that's a defect. No road debris could cause that peeling to start. Nissan should warranty that and repaint or replace free.

08-04-2009, 07:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	ehh w/e cars these days dont have good paint save for Honda / toyota / and the expensive german ones... sigh... image autobody - here i come lol - once i save a few Gs

08-04-2009, 11:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	I've said it before and I'll say it again...the 370z has by far the worst paint job out of any car I've ever owned x100. I'm even scared to fart in my car because the fumes could very well leak out of the passenger compartment and warp the paint. Elmo370z likes this.

08-05-2009, 01:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	I think where we are having the same paint issue at the bumper/fender junction - looks like it may be a stress point? I've had the bumper removed for the G3 CAI install and it was not chipped after the bumper was put back on. Its been well over a month since the bumper was re-installed that the paint stress chip occured (about two weeks ago) __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

08-05-2009, 02:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
jose_o9 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lathrop, Ca Posts: 23 Drives: 09 Chicane Z Rep Power: 15	Hey if anybody could send me pics and emails if possible I would like to see if I can get a recall involved so that it doesn't happen to future z owners and wont have to go through the hassles... pics and email. SOmebody has to paive the way.

08-05-2009, 10:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
zcoupe09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: tri-state Posts: 312 Drives: 09 370z Touring m6 Rep Power: 16	IMO the paint on this car is horrid...i have magnetic black and im almost to the point where i wanna sell the car or trade it in...a leaf landing on this car might do damage...not happy __________________ MB Touring 6MT, HKS Drop-Ins, Agency Power Exhuast, 20% tint

08-05-2009, 10:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
Robert Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: cooper city, fl Posts: 39 Drives: 09 370 PEARL WHITE Rep Power: 16	Bad Pain I had a 240, 260, 300, and a 350 no problem with the paint but, my Pearl white 370 is chipping in spots where it could not be rocks, etc etc, have the clear bra on the front, I have a 1/2 scrap on the bottom door panel where my shoe hit it...

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