Official Pearl White 370Z Thread

RiCharlie · 11-30-2010, 05:42 PM

FYI the reason no pic can do a white pearl justice is because it has very high dynamic range.. very bright in some areas and very dark in others ( tires) and there are very subtle variations in the finish picked up in bright sunlight that just cant be reproduced on a monitor and certainly not on photopaper..
I went to buy a Z and said that of all the colors I only would refuse white because to me it was boring....then I saw it and think none other can compare! Gets my attention without shouting and its attractive in a very sophisticated, refined way! YA!!

FromG2Z · 11-30-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

I bought mine about the same time and already I managed to put swirls in the finish and smuge one area.. I need to do the entire bit with the polishing and swirl removal.. any one have any idea as to how long that will take?

For a proper 3 step paint correction, you're looking at about 10 hours... This includes washing, claying, 3 steps of buffing, plus application of LSP. This is just exterior.

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

FYI the reason no pic can do a white pearl justice is because it has very high dynamic range.. very bright in some areas and very dark in others ( tires) and there are very subtle variations in the finish picked up in bright sunlight that just cant be reproduced on a monitor and certainly not on photopaper..
I went to buy a Z and said that of all the colors I only would refuse white because to me it was boring....then I saw it and think none other can compare! Gets my attention without shouting and its attractive in a very sophisticated, refined way! YA!!

I agree with you. Your pic in your avatar (also in this specific thread) is what helped me to get the white color. The contrast with the leaves in the background was just phenomenal. So thanks to you, I now own a PW!!!!

RiCharlie · 12-01-2010, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

For a proper 3 step paint correction, you're looking at about 10 hours... This includes washing, claying, 3 steps of buffing, plus application of LSP. This is just exterior.

I agree with you. Your pic in your avatar (also in this specific thread) is what helped me to get the white color. The contrast with the leaves in the background was just phenomenal. So thanks to you, I now own a PW!!!!

Well thanks for the complements! Nice to know someone liked my photography! This bit of praise makes me want to take more! which I will do and then post.. and let you know..

RiCharlie · 12-01-2010, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

For a proper 3 step paint correction, you're looking at about 10 hours... This includes washing, claying, 3 steps of buffing, plus application of LSP. This is just exterior.

I agree with you. Your pic in your avatar (also in this specific thread) is what helped me to get the white color. The contrast with the leaves in the background was just phenomenal. So thanks to you, I now own a PW!!!!

Question for you.. what are the three steps of buffing/ I was thinking that I should use just two.. the very light swirl remover followed by the polish.. do you think i should start with a medium grade swirl remover? is that the third step? or is it adding a glaze?
Also maybe you or someone else could answer this; I saw some $16 car soap and some $7 car soap... now isnt soap the same and what is wrong with using the cheap stuff? I wonder if that expensive soap is just a marketing gimmick or is there really some reason why its worth the extra money.

FromG2Z · 12-01-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

Question for you.. what are the three steps of buffing/ I was thinking that I should use just two.. the very light swirl remover followed by the polish.. do you think i should start with a medium grade swirl remover? is that the third step? or is it adding a glaze?
Also maybe you or someone else could answer this; I saw some $16 car soap and some $7 car soap... now isnt soap the same and what is wrong with using the cheap stuff? I wonder if that expensive soap is just a marketing gimmick or is there really some reason why its worth the extra money.

You can stick with a 2 step polish, that's typical. Usually a good cutting polish/compound on an aggressive pad (orange), then follow up with a light polish on a much less aggressive pad (gray). I continue on with a jewelling stage, a much finer polish on a much finer pad (blue)... then proceed to do an acrylic glaze on top of that. So pretty much 4 steps. Then sealed with 2 coats of a sealant, then topped with the beauty nuba...

As far as soap... I guess soap is soap, but all my detailing products are not OTC, and available on specialty detailing sites. Just don't use dawn unless you're stripping LSP's!

RiCharlie · 12-01-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

You can stick with a 2 step polish, that's typical. Usually a good cutting polish/compound on an aggressive pad (orange), then follow up with a light polish on a much less aggressive pad (gray). I continue on with a jewelling stage, a much finer polish on a much finer pad (blue)... then proceed to do an acrylic glaze on top of that. So pretty much 4 steps. Then sealed with 2 coats of a sealant, then topped with the beauty nuba...

As far as soap... I guess soap is soap, but all my detailing products are not OTC, and available on specialty detailing sites. Just don't use dawn unless you're stripping LSP's!

I priced a bunch of chemical products but found out that Turtle Wax also makes similar products a lot cheaper. I know the games chemical companies can play but in your opinion are these specialty products really better or what? And do I really need an aggressive polish if I am only taking out swirl marks from washing? I was thinking of an ultra fine..

Gilson · 12-01-2010, 04:47 PM

Yes, I agree. Pearl white is beautiful and on a 370Z makes it wonderfull.
Somebody tell me where I can by the Rear Spoiler.
I´m in Europe for one week and then come back to Brazil. I´d like to find it here because in Brazil no chance.

FromG2Z · 12-01-2010, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilson

Yes, I agree. Pearl white is beautiful and on a 370Z makes it wonderfull.
Somebody tell me where I can by the Rear Spoiler.
I´m in Europe for one week and then come back to Brazil. I´d like to find it here because in Brazil no chance.

Can't you just order that straight from Nissan? Have it shipped to you in Brazil?

GTHAUS · 12-13-2010, 09:34 AM

Love the white 370z!

FromG2Z · 12-14-2010, 11:36 PM

Nice ride! Stock look is best imo. although throw an oem spoiler on there

champgm · 12-15-2010, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Nice ride! Stock look is best imo. although throw an oem spoiler on there

Haha, it's definitely stock. I got it about two weeks ago and I specifically asked for no spoiler 'cause I don't really like the way it looks =P

definitionxmk · 12-15-2010, 09:38 AM

Mmm shes lookin nice!

LunaZ · 12-19-2010, 08:28 AM

Hibernation Mode:

KaienZ34 · 12-19-2010, 08:30 AM

That could be any color Z...hahahaha

LunaZ · 12-19-2010, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KaienZ34

That could be any color Z...hahahaha

Exactly! I got a good laugh posting it here

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11-30-2010, 05:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 16	FYI the reason no pic can do a white pearl justice is because it has very high dynamic range.. very bright in some areas and very dark in others ( tires) and there are very subtle variations in the finish picked up in bright sunlight that just cant be reproduced on a monitor and certainly not on photopaper.. I went to buy a Z and said that of all the colors I only would refuse white because to me it was boring....then I saw it and think none other can compare! Gets my attention without shouting and its attractive in a very sophisticated, refined way! YA!!

12-01-2010, 04:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gilson Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Brazil Posts: 1 Drives: 370Z coupe, 2010 Rep Power: 15	Yes, I agree. Pearl white is beautiful and on a 370Z makes it wonderfull. Somebody tell me where I can by the Rear Spoiler. I´m in Europe for one week and then come back to Brazil. I´d like to find it here because in Brazil no chance.

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