2010 370Z clear coat paint problems???

jazz · 11-28-2011, 12:17 PM

its not a cost cut issue...new type of paint that is hard to lay. im told?

zakimak · 11-28-2011, 07:59 PM

Jazz,

I think I am going to approach Nissan about my red roadster as well. Would you send me details about the whole process as how you got them repaint your car including where you are getting your car painted?

Thanks

Exodus5 · 11-29-2011, 10:43 AM

The dealer I went to sent my car off last Monday. They sent it to a different body shop than the one they told me they would. Then on Friday I went to pick it up and immediately noticed two spots on the hood where dirt/debris got under the clearcoat. I noticed tons of swirl on the roof. Turns out they just wet sanded and re-cleared that. It's been raining since then so I haven't had a good chance to fully check out their work. The problem is I know nothing of paint, so I'll probably get someone who knows paint to tell me how good or bad of a job they did.

jazz · 12-03-2011, 01:30 PM

few more pics!

jazz · 12-07-2011, 07:31 AM

custom rear bumper painted

jazz · 12-09-2011, 03:45 PM

almost done!!! what do you think??

LakeShow · 12-09-2011, 05:13 PM

Wow really good job! I'm very impressed. Looks straight from factory. The paint is right on the money

gr8-wrx · 12-10-2011, 04:29 PM

@jazz: looks like new!

rebe945 · 12-10-2011, 05:01 PM

The finish on my 2009 Black Z looks great. But, I baby the crap out of it. Its never taken in until I either wash it and follow with Megquires Ultimate Detailer or just use the detailer everytime bringing the car in and put under cover. At times i see a swirl and just use a cleaner/wax, then Megquires Quik Wax and then the Ultimate Detailer. Use the best cloths . After 2 years now these don't bother me as if it were new Z anyway but i fully understand.

rustydog · 12-22-2011, 07:48 PM

Beware Nissan ruined my car. Instead of having a couple of spots on the hood & trunk every panel had a flaw. The car was covered in orange peel & swirl marks. I had to lemon law it. They had documents stating that orange peel is normal. I had to prove that the millage of the paint was 15-18 mills when normal is 3-5. The windows didn't seal properly anymore, the roof & deck lid hit when opening or closing the roof, the trunk no longer sealed properly & lots of rattles in the interior. They have to take the car apart to paint then try & get everything back together.

jazz · 12-23-2011, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustydog

Beware Nissan ruined my car. Instead of having a couple of spots on the hood & trunk every panel had a flaw. The car was covered in orange peel & swirl marks. I had to lemon law it. They had documents stating that orange peel is normal. I had to prove that the millage of the paint was 15-18 mills when normal is 3-5. The windows didn't seal properly anymore, the roof & deck lid hit when opening or closing the roof, the trunk no longer sealed properly & lots of rattles in the interior. They have to take the car apart to paint then try & get everything back together.

ieee, thats not what i want to hear! still yet to get my car back! i have looked at it a few time...it looks good so far...but who knows after hearing that.

jayhuffdaddy · 12-31-2011, 11:06 PM

Wondering if I should attempt this. I have a contact at Nissan Corp. and not sure I should even attempt this. The spots look like they are under the clear coat on the hood. Only problem is, I spent $700 plus on a damn clear bra and it would just seem like a pain to get done.

RoadZter · 01-01-2012, 12:11 PM

So far, my paint has held up but my rays are starting to discolor. I went to the dealer and they said it was the result of "wheel products" which is BS!!! I don't think it's from that reading some of the other threads here. I'm going back tues and printing up some of the stuff in here about the paint and thread about the wheels. The more I read, the more pissed I get. Pretty sad that you spend 40k plus on a car and get a 99$ paint job AND at over 600 bucks for a factory wheel, you'd think the finish would be better. I am going to tear some azzes up on tuesday!!!! buncha BS!!!

RoadZter · 01-01-2012, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayhuffdaddy

Wondering if I should attempt this. I have a contact at Nissan Corp. and not sure I should even attempt this. The spots look like they are under the clear coat on the hood. Only problem is, I spent $700 plus on a damn clear bra and it would just seem like a pain to get done.

Can you PM me that contact?

jazz · 01-03-2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayhuffdaddy

Wondering if I should attempt this. I have a contact at Nissan Corp. and not sure I should even attempt this. The spots look like they are under the clear coat on the hood. Only problem is, I spent $700 plus on a damn clear bra and it would just seem like a pain to get done.

they will redo the 3m for you...that is, if they find it was a paint issue.

11-28-2011, 12:17 PM	#76 (permalink)
jazz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: barrie ON Posts: 910 Drives: 11Zcab/12venzaV6awd Rep Power: 15	its not a cost cut issue...new type of paint that is hard to lay. im told? __________________ One part rubber, three parts Krazy Glue.

11-28-2011, 07:59 PM	#77 (permalink)
zakimak 6/2/80 - 9/29/14 - RIP Lukas Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 450 Drives: ZR; Q45; VTR1K, GT65 Rep Power: 16	Jazz, I think I am going to approach Nissan about my red roadster as well. Would you send me details about the whole process as how you got them repaint your car including where you are getting your car painted? Thanks Last edited by zakimak; 04-17-2012 at 03:06 PM.

12-09-2011, 05:13 PM	#82 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Wow really good job! I'm very impressed. Looks straight from factory. The paint is right on the money __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

12-10-2011, 04:29 PM	#83 (permalink)
gr8-wrx Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 607 Drives: 10 370z Roadster 7AT Rep Power: 15	@jazz: looks like new! __________________ Me: 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double-Cab SB, 2023 Toyota Corolla Wifey: 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited AWD Weekends: 2010 Nissan 370z Roadster

12-10-2011, 05:01 PM	#84 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 15	Paint The finish on my 2009 Black Z looks great. But, I baby the crap out of it. Its never taken in until I either wash it and follow with Megquires Ultimate Detailer or just use the detailer everytime bringing the car in and put under cover. At times i see a swirl and just use a cleaner/wax, then Megquires Quik Wax and then the Ultimate Detailer. Use the best cloths . After 2 years now these don't bother me as if it were new Z anyway but i fully understand.

11-29-2011, 10:43 AM	#78 (permalink)
Exodus5 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Harrisburg, NC Posts: 23 Drives: 09 370Z MB auto Rep Power: 13	The dealer I went to sent my car off last Monday. They sent it to a different body shop than the one they told me they would. Then on Friday I went to pick it up and immediately noticed two spots on the hood where dirt/debris got under the clearcoat. I noticed tons of swirl on the roof. Turns out they just wet sanded and re-cleared that. It's been raining since then so I haven't had a good chance to fully check out their work. The problem is I know nothing of paint, so I'll probably get someone who knows paint to tell me how good or bad of a job they did.

12-22-2011, 07:48 PM	#85 (permalink)
rustydog Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Clearwater Posts: 4 Drives: 370 z Rep Power: 14	Beware Nissan ruined my car. Instead of having a couple of spots on the hood & trunk every panel had a flaw. The car was covered in orange peel & swirl marks. I had to lemon law it. They had documents stating that orange peel is normal. I had to prove that the millage of the paint was 15-18 mills when normal is 3-5. The windows didn't seal properly anymore, the roof & deck lid hit when opening or closing the roof, the trunk no longer sealed properly & lots of rattles in the interior. They have to take the car apart to paint then try & get everything back together.

12-31-2011, 11:06 PM	#87 (permalink)
jayhuffdaddy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast Posts: 200 Drives: P/G 2010 370Z Rep Power: 15	Wondering if I should attempt this. I have a contact at Nissan Corp. and not sure I should even attempt this. The spots look like they are under the clear coat on the hood. Only problem is, I spent $700 plus on a damn clear bra and it would just seem like a pain to get done. __________________ Get your free dropbox account here http://db.tt/m4cYBiU When you sign up you and I get an extra 500MB of storage. Rimbit, the new Bitcoin alternative http://igg.me/at/rimbit-com/x/7599377

01-01-2012, 12:11 PM	#88 (permalink)
RoadZter Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sunny South Texas! Posts: 228 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 13	So far, my paint has held up but my rays are starting to discolor. I went to the dealer and they said it was the result of "wheel products" which is BS!!! I don't think it's from that reading some of the other threads here. I'm going back tues and printing up some of the stuff in here about the paint and thread about the wheels. The more I read, the more pissed I get. Pretty sad that you spend 40k plus on a car and get a 99$ paint job AND at over 600 bucks for a factory wheel, you'd think the finish would be better. I am going to tear some azzes up on tuesday!!!! buncha BS!!! __________________ 2008 Nissan Titan Crew, 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster 2011 Mercedes GL 450 "Guess who drives the Nissans?"

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