Almost at my breaking point

WICKED_GRIN · 04-08-2010, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

What can I say? I have an OCD problem, at least I admit it.

Are you guys saying that these scratches, nicks, etc. wouldnt bother you?

If you don’t want any scratches or nicks…………….don’t drive it, leave it parked in the garage!

zmyride · 04-08-2010, 01:25 PM

I was frustrated with the paint issues too on my BLACK Z, and it's only been 2 months since i bought her.

I happened to stop by Porsche dealer (next to my workplace) during lunch time, and I browsed a couple of their brand new $100K carreras. Let me tell you, i looked carefully at their paints then compared to my Z, I think their paints were sprayed by some high school kids or something. You won't believe how many bumps and scratches on their paints that i found.

After that, i don't feel so bad about the black paint on my Z now. It looks way better than the porsches.

Also if I were too OCD, i would spend $1500 and wrap the entire Z in clear bra. I dont see a reason why you would want to sell it.

Old Chuck · 04-08-2010, 01:47 PM

Orange Peel is present in all production cars. Apparently it is due to the EPA regulations and being more Green. The paints of years past did not cause orange peel but they were felt to harm the environment. That is why even high end cars have orange peel today. The other factor is cost and building to a price point. If you applied good paint then wet sanded it down between coats and then applied several other coats with sanding then you could take much of the peel out however, this is labor intensive and will not happen unless you pay for a good paint job. Given that, do as suggested and detail your car and learn to live with the life choce of a black car or have it repainted or sell it.

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04-08-2010, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 18	I was frustrated with the paint issues too on my BLACK Z, and it's only been 2 months since i bought her. I happened to stop by Porsche dealer (next to my workplace) during lunch time, and I browsed a couple of their brand new $100K carreras. Let me tell you, i looked carefully at their paints then compared to my Z, I think their paints were sprayed by some high school kids or something. You won't believe how many bumps and scratches on their paints that i found. After that, i don't feel so bad about the black paint on my Z now. It looks way better than the porsches. Also if I were too OCD, i would spend $1500 and wrap the entire Z in clear bra. I dont see a reason why you would want to sell it.

04-08-2010, 01:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Old Chuck Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida & SC Posts: 86 Drives: 05 Tundra& 02 Subaru Rep Power: 18	Orange Peel is present in all production cars. Apparently it is due to the EPA regulations and being more Green. The paints of years past did not cause orange peel but they were felt to harm the environment. That is why even high end cars have orange peel today. The other factor is cost and building to a price point. If you applied good paint then wet sanded it down between coats and then applied several other coats with sanding then you could take much of the peel out however, this is labor intensive and will not happen unless you pay for a good paint job. Given that, do as suggested and detail your car and learn to live with the life choce of a black car or have it repainted or sell it.