Serious Question before I Buy

steveg78 · 05-12-2011, 08:55 AM

+1 for the ClearBra. Also, red is not a metallic flake paint so imperfections are going to show much easier.

Econ · 05-12-2011, 10:52 AM

our paint was specially formulated to save weight, and look like sh1t after a month

USMCASA · 05-12-2011, 01:48 PM

does anyone know if it is a colored base covered by a clear coat or if it is single stage paint?

gr8-wrx · 05-12-2011, 10:05 PM

I had a red car before. I didn't experience any problems. I would think that if you take really good care of the paint, you probably shouldn't have issues either.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-12-2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

what kind of soap are you using? paint should not be fading if you are taking proper care of it!

Lol... its excessive exposure to the sun that messes up red over time. If you don't have some sort of carnuba based wax. The red color overabsorbs uv rays and red begins to turn orange. There's a much more in depth explanation that I read someone explain. Anyone can chime in if they are in the mood to give a science lesson?

Of all colors on cars. Red will fade first if you don't aggressively care for it.

chops · 05-12-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Lol... its excessive exposure to the sun that messes up red over time. If you don't have some sort of carnuba based wax. The red color overabsorbs uv rays and red begins to turn orange. There's a much more in depth explanation that I read someone explain. Anyone can chime in if they are in the mood to give a science lesson?

Of all colors on cars. Red will fade first if you don't aggressively care for it.

its not really that hard to take care of paint to be honest. a nice car wash specific shampoo (i cant tell you how many times ive found friends using dish soap to wash their cars), and a periodic synthetic sealant, with a high quality carnuba (if you want to go overboard) should be MORE than enough to protect your paint, regardless of the color.

i seal all my cars at least twice a year, which keeps rain/water beeding up BEAUTIFULLY.

wilsonp · 05-13-2011, 06:06 PM

The NSX had a special red with a (red) tinted clearcoat which helped keep it bright.

How long before you've experienced red fade?

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-13-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chops

its not really that hard to take care of paint to be honest. a nice car wash specific shampoo (i cant tell you how many times ive found friends using dish soap to wash their cars), and a periodic synthetic sealant, with a high quality carnuba (if you want to go overboard) should be MORE than enough to protect your paint, regardless of the color.

i seal all my cars at least twice a year, which keeps rain/water beeding up BEAUTIFULLY.

When I don't water wash. I have a biodegradable waterless wash called "whip wash" and it does wonders for my cars coat. Water beads up beautifully. I'm really loving it for in between water washes.

05-12-2011, 10:52 AM	#17 (permalink)
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05-12-2011, 10:05 PM	#19 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	I had a red car before. I didn't experience any problems. I would think that if you take really good care of the paint, you probably shouldn't have issues either. __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

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wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	The NSX had a special red with a (red) tinted clearcoat which helped keep it bright. How long before you've experienced red fade? __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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