Our paint sucks compared to euro

IDZRVIT · 12-24-2009, 07:53 AM

After 19K km's my Z is still perfect - no issues. Mind you it's the Canadian model so it must be better built for our climate

!!!

Anyway, I had a nasty bug splat that initially would not come off and was quite noticeable in the clearcoat. But after several washes it seems to have disappeared! I recall another forum member commenting on the same thing a few months back. Is this possibly the 'self-healing' paint? Maybe someone can explain this as I assume all Z paints are the same except for the colour of course.

Jones Boy · 12-24-2009, 08:17 AM

I'm going to hijack this thread! What is the vote on best wax?

fatcat777 · 12-24-2009, 08:55 AM

actually yes it is not very good paint. All paints have become worse and worse trying to make it more "green". The days of lead in paint are gone, but the leaded paint was very very durable.

Also Mercedes uses a higher end paint, its very hard and is really hard to chip, not saying that it won't chip it can just take a lot more of a beating. CeramiClear is the clear coat they use, its a ceramic paint from PPG. All paints are not the same, and they are definitely not all priced the same.

cambo370z · 12-24-2009, 01:49 PM

in the last 7 yrs. i have had a nissan altima, ford mustang, c6 corvette, 350z, and back in a c6 corvette and hands down both my nissans had worse front end chipping than all other makes i have owned so that has got to tell you something.

bluzman · 12-24-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feelzpwr91

hey every one, i dont know if any ones noticed but our paint sucks compared to euro to euros! i mean im a professional detailer and it looks good and all, but the quality and life of the paint is just terrible

Incredible...40+ responses to a subjective remark that's not backed up by a single FACT.

fatcat777 · 12-25-2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Agree with above. Anyone complaining about paint chips on the front of the car does so for two reasons:

1) Never had a low, sloping front-end car before, or

2) Tailgates cars in front of him.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

So what are you saying then? You go O/T in a paint thread complaining about a broken windshield as if it's Nissan's fault?

This thread blows.

No i'm responding to the fact that you said "anyone" complaining about paint chips is from 2 reasons... I'm simply saying if chips are not 100% avoidable on any car or any kind of paint. Road debris is usually the cause of front end chipping, I've owned 20 or so cars and the best protection is to stay far back from other drivers and to use a bra.

Yes this thread does suck.

scruffydog · 12-26-2009, 07:40 PM

I could be wrong, but I thought all Zs in US are built in Japan....so doesn't that mean it's also painted over there as well?

12-24-2009, 07:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 28	After 19K km's my Z is still perfect - no issues. Mind you it's the Canadian model so it must be better built for our climate !!! Anyway, I had a nasty bug splat that initially would not come off and was quite noticeable in the clearcoat. But after several washes it seems to have disappeared! I recall another forum member commenting on the same thing a few months back. Is this possibly the 'self-healing' paint? Maybe someone can explain this as I assume all Z paints are the same except for the colour of course. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

12-24-2009, 08:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
fatcat777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 220 Drives: BlackPersimmonSport Rep Power: 16	actually yes it is not very good paint. All paints have become worse and worse trying to make it more "green". The days of lead in paint are gone, but the leaded paint was very very durable. Also Mercedes uses a higher end paint, its very hard and is really hard to chip, not saying that it won't chip it can just take a lot more of a beating. CeramiClear is the clear coat they use, its a ceramic paint from PPG. All paints are not the same, and they are definitely not all priced the same. Last edited by fatcat777; 12-24-2009 at 09:24 AM.

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12-24-2009, 08:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jones Boy Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Yukon, Oklahoma Posts: 35 Drives: 370Z and Chevy Tahoe Rep Power: 16	I'm going to hijack this thread! What is the vote on best wax?

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12-26-2009, 07:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
scruffydog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 1,113 Drives: with his eyes close Rep Power: 718	I could be wrong, but I thought all Zs in US are built in Japan....so doesn't that mean it's also painted over there as well?