How far is too far?

Trips · 03-30-2010, 06:41 PM

blinkme323 · 03-31-2010, 01:36 AM

Wow, you're worse than me when it comes to OCD, lol. My advice - clean up the scratch with some aerospace 303 and try to forget about it. Like others have said, be thankful your car hasn't been in an accident or been keyed, etc. like some others on the board.

ZYGOTE · 03-31-2010, 03:25 PM

Here is a pic guys, the scratches are circled.

semtex · 03-31-2010, 03:53 PM

I don't see a pic.

370Zsteve · 03-31-2010, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ZYGOTE

Hey guys, my Z is failry new and I have an appointment set up next week to install the clear bra. In the meantime, I bought the "leather" Nissan nose mask. Here is my problem, the mask connects to the underside of the plastic grill part of the bumper with several plastic hooks. One of the hooks must have snapped and it put two nice, semi-deep scratches into the grill. The good news is the scratches are on the underside of the grill and you can't see them unless you are basically on your back looking up at the car. The bad news is, they still really bother me and I'd like to fix them.

I know there is no way to replace just the grill, so do you guys think it would be overkill to get a whole new bumper? If so, then please bring me back to my senses, lol.

ZYGOTE · 03-31-2010, 05:44 PM

Pic should be viewable now guys, sorry

semtex · 03-31-2010, 05:50 PM

Yep, pic is viewable now. Suggestion. Get a black Sharpie marker -- the kind with the thin needle point. Color in the scratch. It'll still be there, but won't be nearly as noticeable.

Modshack · 03-31-2010, 05:58 PM

If that is worth $700 + to you (cost of bumper and paint) then you need serious counseling..
Good luck...

40th370z · 03-31-2010, 06:29 PM

I looks like its only clear coat dmg , an not into the paint.... get it buffed out an clearbra it.

semtex · 03-31-2010, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 40th370z

I looks like its only clear coat dmg , an not into the paint.... get it buffed out an clearbra it.

The scratch is in the black plastic grill. There's no clearcoat. There's no paint. And that area doesn't get ClearBra'd.

ZKindaGuy · 03-31-2010, 07:20 PM

ZKindaGuy · 03-31-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

If that is worth $700 + to you (cost of bumper and paint) then you need serious counseling..
Good luck...

He's going to retire broke because he can't accept the orinary events of life and living in an imperfect world.

Z-WHIZ · 03-31-2010, 10:52 PM

There's a fine line between taking good care of your car and being downright crazy. You my friend, have crossed that line, lol.

resdm50 · 04-01-2010, 07:28 AM

If it really bothers you that much, you could prob get someone who specializes in trim repair to fix it.

ZYGOTE · 04-01-2010, 02:02 PM

Thanks for the input so far guys. Yea, I don't expect to get much sympathy from people who have replaced their bumpers/fenders from accidents. I guess I just have to figure out a way to tone down my OCD over this car. I almost can't enjoy it because I'm always thinking of these little imperfections.

03-30-2010, 06:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
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03-31-2010, 03:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	I don't see a pic. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

03-31-2010, 05:50 PM	#22 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Yep, pic is viewable now. Suggestion. Get a black Sharpie marker -- the kind with the thin needle point. Color in the scratch. It'll still be there, but won't be nearly as noticeable. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

03-31-2010, 05:58 PM	#23 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	If that is worth $700 + to you (cost of bumper and paint) then you need serious counseling.. Good luck... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

03-31-2010, 07:20 PM	#26 (permalink)
ZKindaGuy Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 699 Drives: 370Z-AT7 Tour+Sport Rep Power: 374	Last edited by ZKindaGuy; 03-31-2010 at 07:22 PM.

03-31-2010, 01:36 AM	#17 (permalink)
blinkme323 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 227 Drives: 09 370z Base w/Sport Rep Power: 16	Wow, you're worse than me when it comes to OCD, lol. My advice - clean up the scratch with some aerospace 303 and try to forget about it. Like others have said, be thankful your car hasn't been in an accident or been keyed, etc. like some others on the board.

03-31-2010, 03:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
ZYGOTE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NE Posts: 80 Drives: 09 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	Here is a pic guys, the scratches are circled.

03-31-2010, 05:44 PM	#21 (permalink)
ZYGOTE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NE Posts: 80 Drives: 09 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	Pic should be viewable now guys, sorry

03-31-2010, 06:29 PM	#24 (permalink)
40th370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 134 Drives: 2010-370z-40th Ann. Rep Power: 297	I looks like its only clear coat dmg , an not into the paint.... get it buffed out an clearbra it.

03-31-2010, 10:52 PM	#28 (permalink)
Z-WHIZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 115 Drives: 370 Base Rep Power: 15	There's a fine line between taking good care of your car and being downright crazy. You my friend, have crossed that line, lol.

04-01-2010, 07:28 AM	#29 (permalink)
resdm50 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 80 Drives: 2008 350z Rep Power: 15	If it really bothers you that much, you could prob get someone who specializes in trim repair to fix it.

04-01-2010, 02:02 PM	#30 (permalink)
ZYGOTE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NE Posts: 80 Drives: 09 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the input so far guys. Yea, I don't expect to get much sympathy from people who have replaced their bumpers/fenders from accidents. I guess I just have to figure out a way to tone down my OCD over this car. I almost can't enjoy it because I'm always thinking of these little imperfections.