Most Fragile Car I've Ever Owned!

VCuomo

I know you were making a general statement, but just wanted to point out that EPA rules don't apply to the Z because it's made in Japan, not the USA.

rj45

You sure about that? The car is sold here and will ultimately get crushed here. You never know where the paint will end up if it's no longer intact. Then there's recycling issues. They got rid of lead paints for a reason.

I don't know for sure, but just because the car isn't made here doesn't mean our government restrictions don't apply in some way. Just like those kids toys from China with the poisonous paint or whatever...they had to change the paint or stop selling them here.

I don't know enough about international trade laws to really comment on it. What I do know is, of the cars I've owned, none were especially resilient to stone damage. That includes American, Japanese and German cars.

KillerBee370

Cars are meant to be driven. Wear the chips and nicks with pride.

nuTinmuch

yo ive had my car since January and drove it through one of the worst winters we've ever had

i have one scratch/ding from a rock that would've done the same to any car.

I also notice I haven't seen anyone with PG paint complain about this. Wondering if there is a link there.

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nolan1016

I have platinum graphite as well, drove 1100 miles from Houston to Naples Florida. I have only found 2 rock chips in the front, everything else looks great. Platinum Graphite is one of the best colors for a car I have ever owned. Im glad I switched from black at the last minute.

sonic370

I knew going in what to expect from the paint so i just don't worry about it.
Mine is monterey blue which i think doesn't show as many imperfections.
I know i will get flamed for this but i put on a factory nissan bra before the car had a 1000 miles on it,it fits perfect gives me piece of mind and when i sell or traded up one day maybe it will have more resell value.IMHO

SchoolyZ

Sorry if it seems like I'm complaining guys, but almost every time I go to wash my car, I find some new imperfection. For instance, I just found a scratch on the top of the trunk lid (no clue how it got there) and another blemish on the hood. It's just very frustrating. I'm almost considering taking it to a professional to touch up everything and then installing the clear bra. I've heard some mixed results about the bra though.

nolan1016

Well there is your problem! Washing the car, remember 5 feet away everything looks perfect... PROBLEM SOLVED!!

AnthonyTek

I have the darker 40th graphite paint and its done pretty well considerinng the car has 1300 miles on it. The front bumper tho is rediculous. So many impact marks. Thankfully the hood and fenders are still good. I have two chips on the pass fender where it angles to the hood about half way between windshield and headlight. No idea how they got there. I think i took delivery with it like that but I dont have a leg to stand on since I dove it away without noticing or saying anything.

AEF

antennahead

SC or West Virginia?

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blinkme323

You def aren't the only one man. Like others have said, there have been many threads opened regarding this. Just one of those things you have to live with whenyou have this car I guess.

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nicknick

A tip! On the freeway travelling at 100km/h you should drive approx 50 metres or so back from the front car to minimise chips.

PapoZalsa

For us in the US that is about 60 MPH.

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DarkPath

I brought my PG straight home from the dealership, washed and cream waxed the nose, front fenders, roof and tail. Then, two days later I wrapped it in painters tape and took it to Zdayz. So far, care and feeding of my 40th has paid off. Does it take work? Yes... Did I wait for someone to tell me to find a good micro fiber mit, or to wash it carefully, or to wash bird shiz off my car before it ate into the paint? no... Common sense car care will prevent most of the issues discussed here.

BTW 90 % of rock chips are the result of following too close at highway speeds

Just sayin...

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