370Z Purple/Pearlish Paint Defects

OWSIU · 08-29-2009, 12:28 PM

Are those "little purple/pearlish spots all over the car" tiny specks about the size of a bic ball point pen tip and are distributed maybe and inch or so apart?

ougirlkel · 08-31-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by OWSIU

Are those "little purple/pearlish spots all over the car" tiny specks about the size of a bic ball point pen tip and are distributed maybe and inch or so apart?

yes...some are tiny dots and some were larger (up to pea size)...

Blackbelt · 09-01-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by OWSIU

Are those "little purple/pearlish spots all over the car" tiny specks about the size of a bic ball point pen tip and are distributed maybe and inch or so apart?

I also have them exactly as you describe. Have you tried wiping them with a damp cloth followed by a dry cloth? When I do that the spots on my car disappear, which leads me to believe it is either surface pollutants or the wax beading up.

ougirlkel · 09-01-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackbelt

I also have them exactly as you describe. Have you tried wiping them with a damp cloth followed by a dry cloth? When I do that the spots on my car disappear, which leads me to believe it is either surface pollutants or the wax beading up.

We tried everything to get these out...the dealer even tried claybar and buffing...

ougirlkel · 09-17-2009, 10:56 AM

So the dealer I have been dealing with has hired a new Service Manager who has taken my case. He reviewed my file and everything that they have attempted to do to the car to fix this problem...he wanted to try to find an alternative to repainting the car since that would not be an ideal situation for any of us...

So, this Service Manager (who is now my hero) thought outside the "bay" and has come up with a way to fix it...he told me how and said a lot of "car" words that I didn't quite understand, but the section he tested looked good. So he thinks he may have my car (nice and shiny no purple dots) back to me by tomorrow!!!! OMG this would be fantastic!

If this truly does work the way I am hoping it will, I will get the details of what he did so I can let everyone know who might have similar issues~!

I am just so glad that I may not have to have my BRAND NEW car repainted!!!!

kdo2milger · 09-17-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ougirlkel

So the dealer I have been dealing with has hired a new Service Manager who has taken my case. He reviewed my file and everything that they have attempted to do to the car to fix this problem...he wanted to try to find an alternative to repainting the car since that would not be an ideal situation for any of us...

So, this Service Manager (who is now my hero) thought outside the "bay" and has come up with a way to fix it...he told me how and said a lot of "car" words that I didn't quite understand, but the section he tested looked good. So he thinks he may have my car (nice and shiny no purple dots) back to me by tomorrow!!!! OMG this would be fantastic!

If this truly does work the way I am hoping it will, I will get the details of what he did so I can let everyone know who might have similar issues~!

I am just so glad that I may not have to have my BRAND NEW car repainted!!!!

glad to finally here that

but i must have details...what are they doing?

wet sanding and polishing?

ougirlkel · 09-18-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kdo2milger

glad to finally here that

but i must have details...what are they doing?

wet sanding and polishing?

I will let you know as soon as I find out the specifics...they were hopeful that I would get the car back today! So, I am waiting by the phone for the good news! Two months without my baby...I'm going crazy!!!!

kdo2milger · 09-18-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ougirlkel

I will let you know as soon as I find out the specifics...they were hopeful that I would get the car back today! So, I am waiting by the phone for the good news! Two months without my baby...I'm going crazy!!!!

2 months! thats enough to drive a person insane

let us know how it goes..

red z's!

Blackbelt · 11-21-2009, 07:05 AM

Greetings! Did you ever get your paint bubble issues resolved to your satisfaction?

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Originally Posted by ougirlkel

So the dealer I have been dealing with has hired a new Service Manager who has taken my case. He reviewed my file and everything that they have attempted to do to the car to fix this problem...he wanted to try to find an alternative to repainting the car since that would not be an ideal situation for any of us...

So, this Service Manager (who is now my hero) thought outside the "bay" and has come up with a way to fix it...he told me how and said a lot of "car" words that I didn't quite understand, but the section he tested looked good. So he thinks he may have my car (nice and shiny no purple dots) back to me by tomorrow!!!! OMG this would be fantastic!

If this truly does work the way I am hoping it will, I will get the details of what he did so I can let everyone know who might have similar issues~!

I am just so glad that I may not have to have my BRAND NEW car repainted!!!!

Matt · 11-21-2009, 07:36 AM

Red 370z here with near-zero paint issues. No bubbles, fades, or purple marks, but a little bit of orange peel on the rear bumper if you look hard enough. Garage kept and waxed regularly, but it's also my daily driver. I give it a good wipe down with a quick detailer after every drive.

I think that a car, regardless of color, won't fade if taken care of properly.

11-21-2009, 07:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 43 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 20	Red 370z here with near-zero paint issues. No bubbles, fades, or purple marks, but a little bit of orange peel on the rear bumper if you look hard enough. Garage kept and waxed regularly, but it's also my daily driver. I give it a good wipe down with a quick detailer after every drive. I think that a car, regardless of color, won't fade if taken care of properly. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

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OWSIU Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 40 Drives: 06 Infiniti G35 Rep Power: 18	Are those "little purple/pearlish spots all over the car" tiny specks about the size of a bic ball point pen tip and are distributed maybe and inch or so apart?

09-17-2009, 10:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
ougirlkel Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 22 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 17	So the dealer I have been dealing with has hired a new Service Manager who has taken my case. He reviewed my file and everything that they have attempted to do to the car to fix this problem...he wanted to try to find an alternative to repainting the car since that would not be an ideal situation for any of us... So, this Service Manager (who is now my hero) thought outside the "bay" and has come up with a way to fix it...he told me how and said a lot of "car" words that I didn't quite understand, but the section he tested looked good. So he thinks he may have my car (nice and shiny no purple dots) back to me by tomorrow!!!! OMG this would be fantastic! If this truly does work the way I am hoping it will, I will get the details of what he did so I can let everyone know who might have similar issues~! I am just so glad that I may not have to have my BRAND NEW car repainted!!!!