What did you do with your Z today II

ZMan8 · 03-20-2012, 10:12 AM

Morning Happy!

happytheman · 03-20-2012, 10:19 AM

Tonight I think I'm going to move forward with getting me some Dr. Colorchip. I figure it this way.....I can't make it look worse, right?

Oh yeah, looking to purchase a good radar detector for my wife. I told her to either go with a V1 or a Passport 9500ix. Now the Passport has some kind of subscription service that integrates a bluetooth connection to your android/iphone with vital information. Hmmm, maybe the Passport will be the way to go.

Any thoughts on that? I know...there's tons of threads on this stuff...I was just curious about the general opinion.

onzedge · 03-20-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Tonight I think I'm going to move forward with getting me some Dr. Colorchip. I figure it this way.....I can't make it look worse, right?

I am thinking about doing that also. When I was waxing the nose of the 370 on Sunday, there are many little chips.

ZMan8 · 03-20-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I am thinking about doing that also. When I was waxing the nose of the 370 on Sunday, there are many little chips.

I think I have to do the same as well. Mine has a few bad ones on the hood

onzedge · 03-20-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I think I have to do the same as well. Mine has a few bad ones on the hood

Dr. Colorchip has the KAV paint for the 40th.

ZMan8 · 03-20-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Dr. Colorchip has the KAV paint for the 40th.

Yeah I saw. I did research for it about 2 weeks ago. My only debate is should I do it now or wait until after summer when Im ready to put it back into storage.

Srenity · 03-20-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Dr. Colorchip has the KAV paint for the 40th.

It works pretty good. I repaired one large scratch on my 40th.

gurneyeagle · 03-20-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Tonight I think I'm going to move forward with getting me some Dr. Colorchip. I figure it this way.....I can't make it look worse, right?

Oh yeah, looking to purchase a good radar detector for my wife. I told her to either go with a V1 or a Passport 9500ix. Now the Passport has some kind of subscription service that integrates a bluetooth connection to your android/iphone with vital information. Hmmm, maybe the Passport will be the way to go.

Any thoughts on that? I know...there's tons of threads on this stuff...I was just curious about the general opinion.

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I am thinking about doing that also. When I was waxing the nose of the 370 on Sunday, there are many little chips.

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Originally Posted by bbigby64

You can count me in, too.

Chips on the nose.

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I think I have to do the same as well. Mine has a few bad ones on the hood

Guys, I've been using it for years. The trick is learning the drying time for your particular area. The more humid, the longer it takes.

alcheng · 03-20-2012, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

nice~!!

<= mr.alcheng

but hope you get a break in your busy schedule to get some snaps.

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Originally Posted by onzedge

I am looking forward to your photos.

Sure will do, some snap shots for sure right after they are mounted.

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Originally Posted by happytheman

Didn't you go with the F14s? What color?

I was thinking about the Forgestar, but got hooked when I see the pictures of Vossen with the Z, it's VVS CV-1, 19in.

bbigby64 · 03-20-2012, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

I am thinking about doing that also. When I was waxing the nose of the 370 on Sunday, there are many little chips.

You can count me in, too.

Chips on the nose.

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kenchan · 03-20-2012, 10:36 AM

happy- GL with the dr.chip!

i have 2 indentations on my bumper i've not had a chance to fix yet.

in my case one is like this hugegangeous 2mm crater with a lip around the indentation so i need to cut that off, fill and apply touchup. will be an all-weekend event.

kenchan · 03-20-2012, 10:38 AM

zman- should do it now while temps are warmer.

and maybe clearbra?

ZMan8 · 03-20-2012, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

zman- should do it now while temps are warmer.

and maybe clearbra?

Yeah I looked into clearbras 2 years ago when I got the car but for some reason I just didn't like the way they look. plus when you take it off i read about paint being different color underneath where it was.

I know you can do full hood wrap so it's not visible but that gets pricey.

After 2 years my Z has 7700 miles and maybe 4 dings in the front. I'm not sure if it's worth it. Dr. Colorchip kits are pretty cheap.

Can anyone chime in on their experiences. I want people who have had it for few years not the ones that just got it.

kenchan · 03-20-2012, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Yeah I looked into clearbras 2 years ago when I got the car but for some reason I just didn't like the way they look. plus when you take it off i read about paint being different color underneath where it was.

I know you can do full hood wrap so it's not visible but that gets pricey.

After 2 years my Z has 7700 miles and maybe 4 dings in the front. I'm not sure if it's worth it. Dr. Colorchip kits are pretty cheap.

Can anyone chime in on their experiences. I want people who have had it for few years not the ones that just got it.

if you get high quality bra it shouldn't discolor under the paint at all. i treat clearbra like part of the paint (wax/sealant, etc). i too only have 2chips in the last 2.5+yrs with about 8500miles so i dont plan on doing clearbra either.

i do have clearbra along the side of the rockers though as my front tires kickup. im going to be re-doing that later this spring.

ZMan8 · 03-20-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

if you get high quality bra it shouldn't discolor under the paint at all. i treat clearbra like part of the paint (wax/sealant, etc). i too only have 2chips in the last 2.5+yrs with about 8500miles so i dont plan on doing clearbra either.

i do have clearbra along the side of the rockers though as my front tires kickup. im going to be re-doing that later this spring.

Hmmm I wonder if I get side skirts that stick out a tad bit more (like the stillen ones) will it help prevent the kickup of rocks.

If I don't I think the side of the rockers will have to be done because I always hear rocks being kicked up

03-20-2012, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
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03-20-2012, 10:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1823	Tonight I think I'm going to move forward with getting me some Dr. Colorchip. I figure it this way.....I can't make it look worse, right? Oh yeah, looking to purchase a good radar detector for my wife. I told her to either go with a V1 or a Passport 9500ix. Now the Passport has some kind of subscription service that integrates a bluetooth connection to your android/iphone with vital information. Hmmm, maybe the Passport will be the way to go. Any thoughts on that? I know...there's tons of threads on this stuff...I was just curious about the general opinion. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub Last edited by happytheman; 03-20-2012 at 10:23 AM.

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03-20-2012, 10:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	happy- GL with the dr.chip! i have 2 indentations on my bumper i've not had a chance to fix yet. in my case one is like this hugegangeous 2mm crater with a lip around the indentation so i need to cut that off, fill and apply touchup. will be an all-weekend event.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	zman- should do it now while temps are warmer. and maybe clearbra?