Almost at my breaking point

WICKED_GRIN · 04-08-2010, 08:08 AM

^^ I agree

WICKED_GRIN · 04-08-2010, 08:10 AM

One grain of sand on the sponge or fancy towel is going to snatch the ego!

SiXK · 04-08-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

One grain of sand on the sponge or fancy towel is going to snatch the ego!

True, but if you're just a little careful with your towels that doesn't happen. Has never happened to me.

The best way to avoid that is small towels. I don't use any big towels, just have a stack of small ones.

370zlove3 · 04-08-2010, 11:44 AM

What I want to know is that why Nissan has yet to address this paint problem. You would think the biggest fault for the Z cars would be fixed but nope...

mjd77 · 04-09-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zlove3

What I want to know is that why Nissan has yet to address this paint problem. You would think the biggest fault for the Z cars would be fixed but nope...

I wonder that myself. I'm not sure about other Nissan vehicles, but piss poor paint quality has been an issue on the Zs for years going back to the 350.

Lug · 04-08-2010, 10:21 AM

I looked up some prices for you.

z350boy · 04-08-2010, 10:32 AM

What about a vinyl wrap??.....you can choose ANY color and it will cost about $2500

Jeffblue · 04-08-2010, 10:36 AM

i thought you're not supposed to wipe your car with a new towel. Most of them say to wash it before using.

cab83_750 · 04-08-2010, 02:39 PM

When the swirls are gone after the detail, you still will have sand or pebble chips. What I am saying is that if the paint "itself" is too thin or not durable enough, you will continue to have issues. It is the nature or the physics of the molecules!!!

You don't expect a Hundai to drive as fast as a Bugatti, correct? What I am saying is that if you want ultra high performance durable and perfect paint, pay for it.

kfscoll · 04-08-2010, 02:52 PM

I understand the OCD with a black car. I used to have a 2001 Corvette that was red -- almost as bad as black -- and I never drove the damned thing because I was so afraid of damaging the paint. I also had a black Mazda CX-7 that looked awesome when clean but terrible otherwise and I just let that one go. Both of these cars are a large part of the reason why I went with a Brilliant Silver Z. You can barely see swirl marks (if even at all) and the paint looks great even when the car's dirty. Now I can enjoy driving my car and sleep well at night.

All this being said, I've been pleasantly surprised with the Majestic Blue paint on my '08 Altima. The car has 32K miles on it and other than the front bumper (which is loaded with rock chips from highway driving) it looks great. There's nary a swirl mark or scratch and any other rock chips are minor and are simply a result from highway driving. From more than five feet away the car looks spectacular and even when you're closer than that you really have to look to see the flaws. If my Z fares this well I'll be in hog heaven!

blinkme323 · 04-08-2010, 04:13 PM

Take a deep breath man. From what I can tell, your "damage" is limited to a scrape on your grill, chips, and some scratches in the paint (which I've learned are inevitable with black). That being said, your Z is probably in better condition than 99% of the Z's on here. I might lend this more credence if you were posting about someone hitting your car , getting keyed, etc. But honestly, you are ahead of the game at this point.

Trust me, I KNOW how hard it can be to own a black car and how tough the roads in the Philly area can be, but just try to enjoy it.

Z-WHIZ · 04-08-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkme323

Take a deep breath man. From what I can tell, your "damage" is limited to a scrape on your grill, chips, and some scratches in the paint (which I've learned are inevitable with black). That being said, your Z is probably in better condition than 99% of the Z's on here. I might lend this more credence if you were posting about someone hitting your car , getting keyed, etc. But honestly, you are ahead of the game at this point.

Trust me, I KNOW how hard it can be to own a black car and how tough the roads in the Philly area can be, but just try to enjoy it.

True......there's really only one chip on the car that is semi-bad. The rest are small and are primarily on the fender arches. If the paint wasn't so thin on the hood I would just repair everything and get the clear bra, that's not an option though. I guess I'm just going to have to learn to get over this little stuff.

370Zsteve · 04-10-2010, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

True......there's really only one chip on the car that is semi-bad. The rest are small and are primarily on the fender arches. If the paint wasn't so thin on the hood I would just repair everything and get the clear bra, that's not an option though. I guess I'm just going to have to learn to get over this little stuff.

Doktor, vee are makingz zee progress! Be ready for dinner! Those who are tardy do not get fruit cup!

jtown82 · 04-08-2010, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

I'm getting very close to just selling my 370. I love everything about the car, but the paint issue is just driving me crazy. I did a full detail about 2 months ago and it did help minimize some of the scratches, but I can't remove them fully. There are rampant water spots that won't come off, tiny annoying chips, among other things. Everyone told me I was too OCD for a black car and I should have listened. Problem is I don't know if things would be betteror worse with a different color. As Ive heard paint issue stories for all colors. What really put me over the top was when I was wiping a spot on the trunk with a brand new microfiber towel and it put several scratches in the paint that I can't buff out!

Sorry to vent guys and it breaks my heart to do it, but I think I might have to get rid of her.

a brand new microfiber towel or anything doesnt reduce scratches if you are not cleaning the car of debris properly. sounds to me. you have washed/waxed your car with debris still between the paint and the cloth.

have you tried claybarring your car.

nicknick · 04-08-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

I'm getting very close to just selling my 370. I love everything about the car, but the paint issue is just driving me crazy. I did a full detail about 2 months ago and it did help minimize some of the scratches, but I can't remove them fully. There are rampant water spots that won't come off, tiny annoying chips, among other things. Everyone told me I was too OCD for a black car and I should have listened. Problem is I don't know if things would be betteror worse with a different color. As Ive heard paint issue stories for all colors. What really put me over the top was when I was wiping a spot on the trunk with a brand new microfiber towel and it put several scratches in the paint that I can't buff out!

Sorry to vent guys and it breaks my heart to do it, but I think I might have to get rid of her.

Mate you chose black. learn how to wash properley, wax/seal properley and do not drive close to cars in front of you. At 100km/h you should be approx 50 metres behind the car in front of you to minimise chips. Choosing silver or grey would have been better.

Due to EPA etc cars paint has changed not just the Zed, stop whining. Go to Autopia website to learn correct washing/waxing techniques.

04-08-2010, 10:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
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04-08-2010, 08:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 15	^^ I agree

04-08-2010, 08:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 15	One grain of sand on the sponge or fancy towel is going to snatch the ego!

04-08-2010, 11:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
370zlove3 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 73 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	What I want to know is that why Nissan has yet to address this paint problem. You would think the biggest fault for the Z cars would be fixed but nope...

04-08-2010, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
z350boy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: East Coast Posts: 100 Drives: '05 Enthusiast Rep Power: 16	What about a vinyl wrap??.....you can choose ANY color and it will cost about $2500

04-08-2010, 10:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	i thought you're not supposed to wipe your car with a new towel. Most of them say to wash it before using.

04-08-2010, 02:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	When the swirls are gone after the detail, you still will have sand or pebble chips. What I am saying is that if the paint "itself" is too thin or not durable enough, you will continue to have issues. It is the nature or the physics of the molecules!!! You don't expect a Hundai to drive as fast as a Bugatti, correct? What I am saying is that if you want ultra high performance durable and perfect paint, pay for it.

04-08-2010, 02:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
kfscoll Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 86 Drives: 09 370Z BS T/S/N 6MT Rep Power: 15	I understand the OCD with a black car. I used to have a 2001 Corvette that was red -- almost as bad as black -- and I never drove the damned thing because I was so afraid of damaging the paint. I also had a black Mazda CX-7 that looked awesome when clean but terrible otherwise and I just let that one go. Both of these cars are a large part of the reason why I went with a Brilliant Silver Z. You can barely see swirl marks (if even at all) and the paint looks great even when the car's dirty. Now I can enjoy driving my car and sleep well at night. All this being said, I've been pleasantly surprised with the Majestic Blue paint on my '08 Altima. The car has 32K miles on it and other than the front bumper (which is loaded with rock chips from highway driving) it looks great. There's nary a swirl mark or scratch and any other rock chips are minor and are simply a result from highway driving. From more than five feet away the car looks spectacular and even when you're closer than that you really have to look to see the flaws. If my Z fares this well I'll be in hog heaven!

04-08-2010, 04:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
blinkme323 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 227 Drives: 09 370z Base w/Sport Rep Power: 16	Take a deep breath man. From what I can tell, your "damage" is limited to a scrape on your grill, chips, and some scratches in the paint (which I've learned are inevitable with black). That being said, your Z is probably in better condition than 99% of the Z's on here. I might lend this more credence if you were posting about someone hitting your car , getting keyed, etc. But honestly, you are ahead of the game at this point. Trust me, I KNOW how hard it can be to own a black car and how tough the roads in the Philly area can be, but just try to enjoy it.