2010 370Z clear coat paint problems???

BeachZTT · 08-16-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Joebarchuck

The paint seems fragile, my Z came with a few major scratches and the dealer is repainting the car. I checked all the roadster Z on the lot and all of them had some scratches but none of the maxima's or other cars I checked had them which makes me think there is an issue with the factory Z paint.

Funny you should mention that. I have an associate that has a Maxima that is about 9 months old. I walked by it this morning an looked really closely because of this continuing saga.

He does not take care of it like most of us here do, it's black, and it looks great. No clear bra and no rock chips. Very few swirls condidering it isn't really babied. Kinda makes you wonder.

GM_Traitor3.5 · 03-14-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BeachZTT

Funny you should mention that. I have an associate that has a Maxima that is about 9 months old. I walked by it this morning an looked really closely because of this continuing saga.

He does not take care of it like most of us here do, it's black, and it looks great. No clear bra and no rock chips. Very few swirls condidering it isn't really babied. Kinda makes you wonder.

I bought a 2010 Maxima last April with 40 miles on the clock and it already had issues with the clear coat. Now almost a year later after two Zaino applications and washes each week with show-car grade products, my clearcoat looks like a mess of spider webs.

The 370 isn't the only Nissan car with a sh*tty clearcoat. I'm going to the dealer this weekend to make my point and hopefully they can rectify the factory's poor paintjob.

Sandra Dee · 04-20-2011, 02:26 PM

UPDATE: after three months of letting the new paint cure out-I did an entire Adams detail on it-all the way to wax. Did I mention this whole ordeal inspired me to go to detail school? Wake Tech:Automotive Division
I wet sanded the driver's door-orange peel galore. The paint now looks gorgeous. I keep it up with a weekly two bucket wash,foam gun,wheel cleaner, blow dry and Brilliant Spray Glaze. I dress tires /molding with VRT and clean glass. It look brand new, as it should.

To keep myself busy-I detail my farm truck now and a few friend's cars. I recently went to an Adams detail clinic with the Junkman. If you ever get the chance to meet this guy-he is awesome and knows more than any detailer i have met thus far. He is very gracious with his time and answers any questions with interest.

photodadaz · 10-06-2012, 10:26 PM

Same problem with circular spots on hood. Using a clay bar took care of most of it, leaving only a hint of the spot. Good wax on top of it, and only I know it's there.

NickD · 10-08-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by photodadaz

Same problem with circular spots on hood. Using a clay bar took care of most of it, leaving only a hint of the spot. Good wax on top of it, and only I know it's there.

Try using some compound. I bet it removes all of it that you wont even notice it!

Joebarchuck · 08-16-2010, 02:56 PM

Yeah, that just confirms what everybody is seeing here. There is an issue on the 370Z paint. That sucks. We might have to confirm with a Nissan Rep that is if they will have the decency to tell us the truth.

Nonetheless I only have 350 miles on the car and it is much better than my 350Z. Much more torque, power at low RPM, better handling and I have not done any mods yet. I love the car. If only they could fix the few issues...

Blackbelt · 08-17-2010, 07:08 AM

Your clear coat bubbles will disappear in cooler weather. I get them all the time when I park my '09 in direct sunlight. Usually only happens in July and August when temperatures in North Carolina reach the upper 90s. I still wrestle with whether to ask for a warranty repaint but since they are only there a couple of months a year I haven't pushed for it.

flashburn · 08-18-2010, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackbelt

Your clear coat bubbles will disappear in cooler weather. I get them all the time when I park my '09 in direct sunlight. Usually only happens in July and August when temperatures in North Carolina reach the upper 90s. I still wrestle with whether to ask for a warranty repaint but since they are only there a couple of months a year I haven't pushed for it.

Have you looked for the problem under fluorescent lighting? I bet they are still there. Mine were there no matter what. It doesn't really make sense that they would only appear in hot weather.

Sandra Dee · 08-18-2010, 09:37 AM

mine had little cracks under the bubbles. Most detailers and body shops said the same thing-pine tree sap or a corrosive drip while it was sitting waiting for transport to the dealer. when I bought it-i had the car get another clear coat-so it sealed it in.
i have gotten pics from the body shop where they have it down to the metal-i wait with trepidation for Friday when I have to go inspect it. I have just been getting the run around...but have held firm (hard for me to be a B- - - -).

any hints on what I should do when i go look at it? Look in any certain spots - i dont know...

Sandra Dee · 08-18-2010, 10:00 AM

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Tsukino · 08-17-2010, 09:21 PM

I've been having the same paint/finish problems being discussed here. I actually mentioned the not so good (ok, crappy) finish when buying the car and the dealer said 'don't worry, we'll take care of it'. Of course, no luck there. After another few months of detailing I got fed up and called Nissan...So far, all they've done is bounce me back to the dealer. I'm hoping for something, most likely a repaint since dealer has already tried re-polish, but no luck yet. I love the car but the paint and nissan/dealer customer service have been very disappointing.

Z meese · 01-11-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tsukino

I've been having the same paint/finish problems being discussed here. I actually mentioned the not so good (ok, crappy) finish when buying the car and the dealer said 'don't worry, we'll take care of it'. Of course, no luck there. After another few months of detailing I got fed up and called Nissan...So far, all they've done is bounce me back to the dealer. I'm hoping for something, most likely a repaint since dealer has already tried re-polish, but no luck yet. I love the car but the paint and nissan/dealer customer service have been very disappointing.

awww...cute dog!

omgZ · 01-15-2011, 01:50 PM

Yah these cars come with crappy paint. Glad to hear that everything turned out okay for you. Mine has a spot of peeling clear coat between the two fangs. It's at the dealership getting its bumper repainted right now. I hope its going well.

flashburn · 08-18-2010, 10:14 AM

Just make sure you look at it under really good lighting. The best is lots of florescents, as the harsh lighting really shows any flaws off easily. From those pictures, it looks like inside that bay would be a good spot to do it in.

I'd go over the entire car closely looking for any sorts of imperfections. It should also have much less (or possibly none) orange peel than compared to a factory paint job on the Z.

For me, it took two trips back there and pointing out imperfections in the new clearcoat before they finally got it right. The main problem besides some orange peel in the new paint job was fisheye looking imperfections. Both of these issues were in the clearcoat, the paint itself came out great.

Sandra Dee · 08-20-2010, 10:27 AM

jeez-I prob go today and am nervous about missing anything. what if it is on the lot-

sunlight ok or I should bring it inside? i think the body shop is bringing it back to the dealer since the dealer gave me a loaner car.

08-16-2010, 02:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Joebarchuck Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 202 Drives: 2010 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 16	Yeah, that just confirms what everybody is seeing here. There is an issue on the 370Z paint. That sucks. We might have to confirm with a Nissan Rep that is if they will have the decency to tell us the truth. Nonetheless I only have 350 miles on the car and it is much better than my 350Z. Much more torque, power at low RPM, better handling and I have not done any mods yet. I love the car. If only they could fix the few issues... __________________ Red 2010 370Z Roadster: Stillen G3, Stillen Exhaust, Up-Rev Tune (312 RWHP), Eibach Pro Springs, 20mm spacers front and back, Rear Camber Kit, Tinted Windows, GT-R Start Button, Interior Mods

08-18-2010, 09:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sandra Dee Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NC Posts: 215 Drives: 370ZRdstr BLK Cherry Rep Power: 17	update mine had little cracks under the bubbles. Most detailers and body shops said the same thing-pine tree sap or a corrosive drip while it was sitting waiting for transport to the dealer. when I bought it-i had the car get another clear coat-so it sealed it in. i have gotten pics from the body shop where they have it down to the metal-i wait with trepidation for Friday when I have to go inspect it. I have just been getting the run around...but have held firm (hard for me to be a B- - - -). any hints on what I should do when i go look at it? Look in any certain spots - i dont know...

01-15-2011, 01:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
omgZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 144 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 16	Yah these cars come with crappy paint. Glad to hear that everything turned out okay for you. Mine has a spot of peeling clear coat between the two fangs. It's at the dealership getting its bumper repainted right now. I hope its going well. Last edited by omgZ; 01-15-2011 at 01:52 PM.

08-18-2010, 10:14 AM	#14 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 21	Just make sure you look at it under really good lighting. The best is lots of florescents, as the harsh lighting really shows any flaws off easily. From those pictures, it looks like inside that bay would be a good spot to do it in. I'd go over the entire car closely looking for any sorts of imperfections. It should also have much less (or possibly none) orange peel than compared to a factory paint job on the Z. For me, it took two trips back there and pointing out imperfections in the new clearcoat before they finally got it right. The main problem besides some orange peel in the new paint job was fisheye looking imperfections. Both of these issues were in the clearcoat, the paint itself came out great. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

08-20-2010, 10:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
Sandra Dee Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NC Posts: 215 Drives: 370ZRdstr BLK Cherry Rep Power: 17	jeez-I prob go today and am nervous about missing anything. what if it is on the lot-sunlight ok or I should bring it inside? i think the body shop is bringing it back to the dealer since the dealer gave me a loaner car.

04-20-2011, 02:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sandra Dee Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NC Posts: 215 Drives: 370ZRdstr BLK Cherry Rep Power: 17	UPDATE: after three months of letting the new paint cure out-I did an entire Adams detail on it-all the way to wax. Did I mention this whole ordeal inspired me to go to detail school? Wake Tech:Automotive Division I wet sanded the driver's door-orange peel galore. The paint now looks gorgeous. I keep it up with a weekly two bucket wash,foam gun,wheel cleaner, blow dry and Brilliant Spray Glaze. I dress tires /molding with VRT and clean glass. It look brand new, as it should. To keep myself busy-I detail my farm truck now and a few friend's cars. I recently went to an Adams detail clinic with the Junkman. If you ever get the chance to meet this guy-he is awesome and knows more than any detailer i have met thus far. He is very gracious with his time and answers any questions with interest.

10-06-2012, 10:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
photodadaz Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1 Drives: 10 370Z R MB A7 Rep Power: 14	Same problem with circular spots on hood. Using a clay bar took care of most of it, leaving only a hint of the spot. Good wax on top of it, and only I know it's there.

08-17-2010, 07:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
Blackbelt Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 27 Drives: 16 Nissan 370Z Red M Rep Power: 17	Your clear coat bubbles will disappear in cooler weather. I get them all the time when I park my '09 in direct sunlight. Usually only happens in July and August when temperatures in North Carolina reach the upper 90s. I still wrestle with whether to ask for a warranty repaint but since they are only there a couple of months a year I haven't pushed for it.

08-18-2010, 10:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Sandra Dee Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NC Posts: 215 Drives: 370ZRdstr BLK Cherry Rep Power: 17	TRUNK.jpg HOOD.jpg CAR.jpg STORAGE COMPARTMENT.jpg

08-17-2010, 09:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tsukino Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2 Drives: 2010 Roadster Rep Power: 16	I've been having the same paint/finish problems being discussed here. I actually mentioned the not so good (ok, crappy) finish when buying the car and the dealer said 'don't worry, we'll take care of it'. Of course, no luck there. After another few months of detailing I got fed up and called Nissan...So far, all they've done is bounce me back to the dealer. I'm hoping for something, most likely a repaint since dealer has already tried re-polish, but no luck yet. I love the car but the paint and nissan/dealer customer service have been very disappointing.

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