A question

PJ370Z · 07-24-2018, 10:55 PM

I am going to get a 2019 370Z sport tech

The question is I am thinking about getting the pearl white

Is that color easier to take care of and touch up if needed ?

Thanks all

CRiZO · 07-24-2018, 11:12 PM

I have pearl white. It's an off-white pearl, and the touchup kits tend to be more white than they should be and lack the pearl. It'll look like you touched it up with a white out pen. Pearl is pretty much the most difficult paint style to match. That said, I have some spots that were fixed up and I can't tell unless I know where to look.

It looks clean even when dirty, and looks especially nice when actually clean. Also hides swirls and stuff well.

Get a clear bra asap and you won't really have to worry about it. It's black under the paint, unfortunate for white cars.

cooltoy · 07-24-2018, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

Get a clear bra asap and you won't really have to worry about it.

God-Speed · 07-25-2018, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by CRiZO

Get a clear bra asap and you won't really have to worry about it.

Remember, light colored cars are always easier to take care of than dark colored ones. Also all clear bras, are not created equal!

KCZ · 07-25-2018, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJ370Z

I am going to get a 2019 370Z sport tech

The question is I am thinking about getting the pearl white

Is that color easier to take care of and touch up if needed ?

Thanks all

BTW, the Sport Tech configuration ended with 2018. Starting in 2019, Nissan is offering a Sport or Sport Touring.

JARblue · 07-25-2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PJ370Z

The question is I am thinking about getting the pearl white

Is that color easier to take care of and touch up if needed ?

It is easier to care for than black. But it's by far the hardest to touch up or color match; PW is a 3 stage paint vs 1-2 stage for other colors.

Clear bra will help, but it won't prevent paint damage entirely.

Nixin · 07-25-2018, 05:33 PM

I have been told that the pearl white is notoriously bad to match up for touch ups, spray ins, etc.

*J*ap***V*et* · 07-25-2018, 07:12 PM

Pearl white sucks...looks awesome when clean but very difficult to match if you have blemishes. And trust me you will lol I swear my paint will chip of you look at the Damn thing long enough! I personally would have went PW again but it is very difficult to paint match for anything otc..

Rusty · 07-25-2018, 07:21 PM

Gun Metallic hides a lot of stuff. You really have to look hard to see some of my stone chips in the front.

nis350 · 07-25-2018, 10:45 PM

PW is beautiful, especially under the sunlight.

It also doesn't show the dust that much comparing to the darker colors.

IMO, just get the color you like the most. Any good paint shops will be able to match the color. Hopefully you won't have to do it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJ370Z

I am going to get a 2019 370Z sport tech

The question is I am thinking about getting the pearl white

Is that color easier to take care of and touch up if needed ?

Thanks all

PJ370Z · 07-26-2018, 10:44 AM

Thanks for all the info

PJ370Z · 07-26-2018, 03:25 PM

So which clear bra is the best ?

CRiZO · 07-26-2018, 03:36 PM

Everyone will probably just suggest what they have, but after a lot of research I landed on Suntek PPF Ultra. It's been extremely durable (hitting flying rocks on the highway had zero affect) and is pretty much invisible. Self healing and nothing seems to stick to or stain it.

PJ370Z · 07-26-2018, 04:37 PM

Thank you

markesc · 07-28-2018, 01:52 PM

Had a PW wrx. Looks amazing when taken care of, especially in that last half hour of the day @ Sunset.

No touch up paint will match, so get the clear bra at any/all cost.

The clear bra is the best investment or car "mod" I've ever spent money on. Just get it. I'm lost on why people only do the first third of the hood. Do the ENTIRE hood or NOT at all. Ge the entire front bumper done. The lower side skirts will get rock chipped to all hell, so get those done if you can (chances are they will try to get out of doing them).

Lastly: Following distance = longer the better, but there's a sweet spot.

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PJ370Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 18 Drives: 2009 370Z T SP AT Rep Power: 16	A question I am going to get a 2019 370Z sport tech The question is I am thinking about getting the pearl white Is that color easier to take care of and touch up if needed ? Thanks all

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CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	I have pearl white. It's an off-white pearl, and the touchup kits tend to be more white than they should be and lack the pearl. It'll look like you touched it up with a white out pen. Pearl is pretty much the most difficult paint style to match. That said, I have some spots that were fixed up and I can't tell unless I know where to look. It looks clean even when dirty, and looks especially nice when actually clean. Also hides swirls and stuff well. Get a clear bra asap and you won't really have to worry about it. It's black under the paint, unfortunate for white cars. wideglideleon, Supmar85 and busterbull like this. Last edited by CRiZO; 07-24-2018 at 11:16 PM.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,851 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Gun Metallic hides a lot of stuff. You really have to look hard to see some of my stone chips in the front. HEK and Jap**Vet* like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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