370Z Purple/Pearlish Paint Defects

IDZRVIT · 08-23-2009, 12:07 PM

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So after a long process of trying to find my exact same car...I got a new one. I picked it up last week...and it has the same purple spots (not as many, but still...).

I can't believe that you would take delivery of a second car with the same defect. Surely you must have looked over the second car to see if it had the same defect. Care to explain that one?

I also don't understand why people complain about orange peel paint and but then take delivery of the vehicle. Orange peel is sooo obvious to see. Yet peeps take delivery and then complain after the fact. Don't you paint complainers do a pre-delivery inspection before you hand over your cheque?

ougirlkel · 08-23-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by IDZRVIT

I can't believe that you would take delivery of a second car with the same defect. Surely you must have looked over the second car to see if it had the same defect. Care to explain that one?

I also don't understand why people complain about orange peel paint and but then take delivery of the vehicle. Orange peel is sooo obvious to see. Yet peeps take delivery and then complain after the fact. Don't you paint complainers do a pre-delivery inspection before you hand over your cheque?

I actually haven't accepted and signed anything on this second car. So technically, the purchase agreement I have is still on the first car that has been sitting in the back of their lot for over a month. That's why I want to ensure I get everything on this second car taken care of prior to me changing over the loan specs. So, there's the explanation....

I don't have any problem with orange peel on either car!

Benibiker · 08-23-2009, 07:00 PM

Red is a bad color on any car, the paint just doesn't stand up to the elements. Friend of mine had a 2003 Z and the red paint had come off the top of the mirrors. I had a 1999 red Mustang and the roof slowly became spotted over the years. Also had a red Mazda that had paint coming off the roof, hood and trunk. I waxed those cars like crazy, just didn't help. Just get another color...

WShade · 08-23-2009, 07:10 PM

You cant blame the color for those issues. More than likely those issues came from location, climate and age. Although, you do have to maintain red almost as much as you do black. Don't buy red or black if you are not meticulous and familiar with proper auto detailing.

Blown32 · 08-24-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by WShade

You cant blame the color for those issues. More than likely those issues came from location, climate and age. Although, you do have to maintain red almost as much as you do black. Don't buy red or black if you are not meticulous and familiar with proper auto detailing.

For your information being meticulous and familiar with PROPER DETAILING has nothing to do with DEFECTIVE PAINT AND THE PAINTING PROCESS!So I don't know where you are coming from as maybe you don't also!
The point everyone is trying to make that has defects in the paint jobs and paint on the new Z is garbage.So your statement has nothing to do with that issue.
I for one know all about detailng and meticulous PROPER CAR CARE.I have had many black cars and have NEVER had such problems with paint as the new Z!
As for the poster that said "get used to it"! Well his statement pretty much speaks for it self about his character!
We are on here to discuss our likes and dislikes and problems we may be having related to the paint on our new Z.Please understand the frustration we who are having these problems feel after buying a new car.It doesn't matter if it cost $20,$30 or $40,000 dollars.It is a new vehicle and Nissan didn't just start making cars yesterday!Price on a NEW car shouldn't matter as far as quality of the paint job!

WShade · 08-24-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Blown32

For your information being meticulous and familiar with PROPER DETAILING has nothing to do with DEFECTIVE PAINT AND THE PAINTING PROCESS!So I don't know where you are coming from as maybe you don't also!
The point everyone is trying to make that has defects in the paint jobs and paint on the new Z is garbage.So your statement has nothing to do with that issue.
I for one know all about detailng and meticulous PROPER CAR CARE.I have had many black cars and have NEVER had such problems with paint as the new Z!
As for the poster that said "get used to it"! Well his statement pretty much speaks for it self about his character!
We are on here to discuss our likes and dislikes and problems we may be having related to the paint on our new Z.Please understand the frustration we who are having these problems feel after buying a new car.It doesn't matter if it cost $20,$30 or $40,000 dollars.It is a new vehicle and Nissan didn't just start making cars yesterday!Price on a NEW car shouldn't matter as far as quality of the paint job!

You need to calm down. I was responding to this statement:

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Originally Posted by Benibiker

Red is a bad color on any car, the paint just doesn't stand up to the elements. Friend of mine had a 2003 Z and the red paint had come off the top of the mirrors. I had a 1999 red Mustang and the roof slowly became spotted over the years. Also had a red Mazda that had paint coming off the roof, hood and trunk. I waxed those cars like crazy, just didn't help. Just get another color...

Maybe you need to read the entire dialog prior to flying off the handle. I hope you have a blessed day.

Blown32 · 08-25-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WShade

You need to calm down. I was responding to this statement:

Maybe you need to read the entire dialog prior to flying off the handle. I hope you have a blessed day.

Thanks for the blessing!
As for flying off the handle I'am a very calm man.Just say it as I see it!Have a nice day!

ougirlkel · 08-25-2009, 06:18 PM

So here's the latest...

I was supposed to meet with my Sales Manager from my Nissan Dealer along with the GM of that dealer...of course the GM flaked and my Sales Manager can't make any decisions for anything! So, he basically told me that "they have done everything" they can do for me. In other words, which he admitted, Nissan is perfectly willing to expect someone to pay full price for a brand new 370Z with paint defects. CRAP! If I were a new customer off of the street, I'm sure these paint defects would be used as some type of bargaining chip and I'd get a discount of some type off the car...same with hail damage, etc!

I basically told him where to go and that this was not an acceptable replacement for the first car, with the same paint defects, that Nissan stated they would not hold a warranty on that paint!!!!!!

He left the room for a while and came back to tell me that someone from Nissan Regional would be coming in tomorrow to look at the paint defects on this car. So...we'll see...

I pretty much think I'm getting screwed on this deal! Still don't have my car!!!

Oh, and I was going to try to get photos of the defects but they left the car so freak'n dirty there was no way to get any good photos...I tried...!!!!

Benibiker · 08-27-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by WShade

You cant blame the color for those issues. More than likely those issues came from location, climate and age. Although, you do have to maintain red almost as much as you do black. Don't buy red or black if you are not meticulous and familiar with proper auto detailing.

I agree and haven't bought another red car.

08-27-2009, 01:12 AM

I'm sorry, I don't see any purple defect in this picture

. I see a beautiful Z and a pretty girl.

simota1 · 08-27-2009, 03:24 AM

Sup man... im feel really bad for you... i have a solid red also but i dont have any defects of purplish or watever ur saying.... i live on a small island and the weather here sucks not to mention the harsh salt conditions ur car is put through... but even then no purple haze... the only complaint to it was that there was fish eye reaction on the roof... but they gave me a discount and i didnt really care much after that...

all im gonna say is hang in there i know ur frustrated and u feel like batting the z cuz of the frustration ur going through but dont worry in the end itll be worth it...

here are pics of my z... first is recent but the pic is high def taken by my good friend but over saturated from wat people say... the second is with a regular camera i took... still looks like that bright shiny and red... no purple...

ougirlkel · 08-29-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SB350z

I'm sorry, I don't see any purple defect in this picture

. I see a beautiful Z and a pretty girl.

So Sweet!!! Thanks...and it does look great huh?? You have to look up close to see the spots...

Vectorsumio · 08-24-2009, 11:13 AM

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You cant blame the color for those issues. More than likely those issues came from location, climate and age. Although, you do have to maintain red almost as much as you do black. Don't buy red or black if you are not meticulous and familiar with proper auto detailing.

And you can take that statement to the bank!!! Well Said!

BanningZ · 08-25-2009, 07:07 PM

Maybe the Z isn't for you. Have you looked at the G37's, or other cars of similar fortitude? It sounds like Nissan actually has gone above and beyond trying to help, but unless you can choose one from the factory, there is only so much the dealership can do after trying to correct the problem.

Good luck with the paint issue, I hope it all gets resolved to your satisfaction.

ougirlkel · 08-25-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

Maybe the Z isn't for you. Have you looked at the G37's, or other cars of similar fortitude? It sounds like Nissan actually has gone above and beyond trying to help, but unless you can choose one from the factory, there is only so much the dealership can do after trying to correct the problem.

Good luck with the paint issue, I hope it all gets resolved to your satisfaction.

Unfortunately that seems to be what it's coming down to. However, the dealer could do more and offer me an additional discount on the car. I will have to do an entirely new purchase agreement on this second one so the price isn't set in stone as of now. Or...they could just let me out of the deal entirely and I will wait for the 2010's to come out and hope for better quality paint.

The sad part is that I really LOVE this car...it's just beautiful and I love the ride...but I do expect quality paint and should settle for no less than that.

08-23-2009, 07:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Benibiker Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 235 Drives: Red 17 370Z Touring Rep Power: 16	Red is a bad color on any car, the paint just doesn't stand up to the elements. Friend of mine had a 2003 Z and the red paint had come off the top of the mirrors. I had a 1999 red Mustang and the roof slowly became spotted over the years. Also had a red Mazda that had paint coming off the roof, hood and trunk. I waxed those cars like crazy, just didn't help. Just get another color... __________________ 2017 Pure Red 6MT 370Z Touring

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WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 188	You cant blame the color for those issues. More than likely those issues came from location, climate and age. Although, you do have to maintain red almost as much as you do black. Don't buy red or black if you are not meticulous and familiar with proper auto detailing. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

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simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 406	Sup man... im feel really bad for you... i have a solid red also but i dont have any defects of purplish or watever ur saying.... i live on a small island and the weather here sucks not to mention the harsh salt conditions ur car is put through... but even then no purple haze... the only complaint to it was that there was fish eye reaction on the roof... but they gave me a discount and i didnt really care much after that... all im gonna say is hang in there i know ur frustrated and u feel like batting the z cuz of the frustration ur going through but dont worry in the end itll be worth it... here are pics of my z... first is recent but the pic is high def taken by my good friend but over saturated from wat people say... the second is with a regular camera i took... still looks like that bright shiny and red... no purple... __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

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BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 29	Maybe the Z isn't for you. Have you looked at the G37's, or other cars of similar fortitude? It sounds like Nissan actually has gone above and beyond trying to help, but unless you can choose one from the factory, there is only so much the dealership can do after trying to correct the problem. Good luck with the paint issue, I hope it all gets resolved to your satisfaction. __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

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08-25-2009, 06:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
ougirlkel Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 22 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 16	So here's the latest... I was supposed to meet with my Sales Manager from my Nissan Dealer along with the GM of that dealer...of course the GM flaked and my Sales Manager can't make any decisions for anything! So, he basically told me that "they have done everything" they can do for me. In other words, which he admitted, Nissan is perfectly willing to expect someone to pay full price for a brand new 370Z with paint defects. CRAP! If I were a new customer off of the street, I'm sure these paint defects would be used as some type of bargaining chip and I'd get a discount of some type off the car...same with hail damage, etc! I basically told him where to go and that this was not an acceptable replacement for the first car, with the same paint defects, that Nissan stated they would not hold a warranty on that paint!!!!!! He left the room for a while and came back to tell me that someone from Nissan Regional would be coming in tomorrow to look at the paint defects on this car. So...we'll see... I pretty much think I'm getting screwed on this deal! Still don't have my car!!! Oh, and I was going to try to get photos of the defects but they left the car so freak'n dirty there was no way to get any good photos...I tried...!!!!

08-27-2009, 01:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
SB350z Guest Posts: n/a	I'm sorry, I don't see any purple defect in this picture . I see a beautiful Z and a pretty girl.

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