Painted My Platinum Graphite Bumper BLUE - Thoughts?

MightyBobo · 09-28-2009, 07:52 PM

...you throw it on for a long road trip dude, nothing more...

billydsz · 09-28-2009, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

...you throw it on for a long road trip dude, nothing more...

Yeah sorry that came out more obnoxious than I intended. It's something I wouldn't do, but I can understand the sentiment.

Jason · 09-29-2009, 12:25 AM

Yeah, I completely disagree. Like bobo said, I use that for long trips which happen probably once a year. Every other day the car is driven like it's meant to be driven. But I am careful not to park in tight spaces or next to minivans to avoid dents amongst other precautions. I don't let anyone lean on my car. I see nothing wrong with taking care of something I worked very hard for.

I'm sure I'd feel different if I had an old POS used Geo Metro or was some spoiled kid with rich parents. Not saying that's you at all, but I know a lot of people like that and they don't take care for their things.

datsunguy · 09-29-2009, 01:08 AM

I'm very particular about my 370 too, it's never been driven in the rain and I've owned it since January. It's never spent a night outside the garage either but I can tell you this based on a 5 year ownership of my previous 350. You are either going to get a clear bra or you are going to get a few chips and the paint on the front bumper is going to semi-sandblast itself thin after a year or so. Z's have a tendency to suck road debris up on the bumper, hood and leading edges of the fenders.

My point is it's probably NOT going to happen on an occasional interstate trip. All that's going to produce are a lot of dead bugs that you will have to wax out when you get back.

It will be interesting to see how you feel in a year or too when everything about your car is perfect and the front bumper and hood are toast. I'm not a fan of clear bras so I just ended up having my bumper repainted twice and the hood once, off the car of course, over that 5 year period. Save your tape money to have this done if you want your car to stay that perfect because you'll need it. Now at 10 months old my 370 is doing the same thing and none of it happened on my two road trips.

SGTseanzie · 09-29-2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

if I had an old POS used Geo Metro

as opposed to a NEW Geo Metro?

YouTube - New Geo Metro

tvfreakazoid · 09-30-2009, 01:42 AM

I would of rented a car. Sorry you lost your job.
Will that prevent rock chips? I wouldn't think it would.

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Originally Posted by Jason

Just kidding. I'm going on a little 400+ mile trip tomorrow and I don't have a clear bra so I made a blue bra (?) out of painter's tape. It looks lame but I just got laid off so the clear bra got knocked down on the priority list. Took me 15-30 minutes and cost 5 bucks. Just trying to dodge bugs/rocks since it'll be highway.

Do you guys think I should do a bit of the fenders as well?

Trips · 09-30-2009, 02:04 AM

you'd better make sure your not running into any rain or water spray that tape won't last once it's wet. good luck on your trip..

Jason · 09-30-2009, 03:58 PM

I wouldve rented one too if I was still employed lol.

It rained overnight while my car was parke outside and it held up pretty well!

Guys, I'm not saying this is the best idea out there. In my situation, this is the best thing I came up with last minute that was cheap and effective. Just felt like sharing because some people mentioned they thought about it but weren't sure if it would screw up their paint or sun damage, whatever. This is for those people

MightyBobo · 09-30-2009, 05:37 PM

Tons of people use painters tape on long trips. Mine prevented several chips, not to mention the ridiculous amount of bugs I hit in Pennsyltucky. It also rained on mine the night before my drive, and it held up fine during the trip.

I dont see the reason for anyone objecting over this, its not like its DAMAGING the car lol...

FricFrac · 10-01-2009, 03:49 PM

While you're at it you should do some racing stripes up the hood and across the roof or maybe some BRE Racing stripes down the side

StLRedrider · 10-01-2009, 05:51 PM

ghetto fabulous, it will do the job

09-28-2009, 07:52 PM	#31 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	...you throw it on for a long road trip dude, nothing more... __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

09-29-2009, 01:08 AM	#34 (permalink)
datsunguy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Nashville Posts: 27 Drives: 09 370Z PG/B 7AT Rep Power: 16	I'm very particular about my 370 too, it's never been driven in the rain and I've owned it since January. It's never spent a night outside the garage either but I can tell you this based on a 5 year ownership of my previous 350. You are either going to get a clear bra or you are going to get a few chips and the paint on the front bumper is going to semi-sandblast itself thin after a year or so. Z's have a tendency to suck road debris up on the bumper, hood and leading edges of the fenders. My point is it's probably NOT going to happen on an occasional interstate trip. All that's going to produce are a lot of dead bugs that you will have to wax out when you get back. It will be interesting to see how you feel in a year or too when everything about your car is perfect and the front bumper and hood are toast. I'm not a fan of clear bras so I just ended up having my bumper repainted twice and the hood once, off the car of course, over that 5 year period. Save your tape money to have this done if you want your car to stay that perfect because you'll need it. Now at 10 months old my 370 is doing the same thing and none of it happened on my two road trips. __________________ 09 370Z Platinum Graphite/Black Touring Sport 7AT 93 Pathfinder SE V6 4x4 winter driver

09-30-2009, 02:04 AM	#37 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	you'd better make sure your not running into any rain or water spray that tape won't last once it's wet. good luck on your trip.. __________________

09-30-2009, 05:37 PM	#39 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Tons of people use painters tape on long trips. Mine prevented several chips, not to mention the ridiculous amount of bugs I hit in Pennsyltucky. It also rained on mine the night before my drive, and it held up fine during the trip. I dont see the reason for anyone objecting over this, its not like its DAMAGING the car lol... __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

10-01-2009, 03:49 PM	#40 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	While you're at it you should do some racing stripes up the hood and across the roof or maybe some BRE Racing stripes down the side __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

09-29-2009, 12:25 AM	#33 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	Yeah, I completely disagree. Like bobo said, I use that for long trips which happen probably once a year. Every other day the car is driven like it's meant to be driven. But I am careful not to park in tight spaces or next to minivans to avoid dents amongst other precautions. I don't let anyone lean on my car. I see nothing wrong with taking care of something I worked very hard for. I'm sure I'd feel different if I had an old POS used Geo Metro or was some spoiled kid with rich parents. Not saying that's you at all, but I know a lot of people like that and they don't take care for their things.

09-30-2009, 03:58 PM	#38 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 16	I wouldve rented one too if I was still employed lol. It rained overnight while my car was parke outside and it held up pretty well! Guys, I'm not saying this is the best idea out there. In my situation, this is the best thing I came up with last minute that was cheap and effective. Just felt like sharing because some people mentioned they thought about it but weren't sure if it would screw up their paint or sun damage, whatever. This is for those people

10-01-2009, 05:51 PM	#41 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	ghetto fabulous, it will do the job __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

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