Nissan 370Z Forum - View Single Post - Should I let Dealer re-paint rear bumper? Need your help.

Hi-Step'n370Z · 05-27-2010, 07:00 PM

There were a few stone chips on the rear bumper when I bought my Z.

There were also a few MINOR scratches on the outer edge of the bumper/fender behind the wheel. They tried to rub them out, but they're still noticeable.

I do not like the look, but I could live with it, rather than have a paint job that doesn't match the rest of my Z.

Also, it looks like when they buffed waxed it for delivery, they tore off the Z part of the emblem, and stuck it back on, because it's a little crooked, and when I wax, I have to be careful not to catch it with my micro towel. A new paint job would include new emblems.

The Dealer offered to re-paint the whole bumper, but when I was told that the Brilliant Silver is a very hard color to match, I elected to have them just touch up the chips. I wasn't ready to make the final decision at the time.

I didn't want to take the chance of the paint job not matching the rest of the Z.

The Dealer still wants to do the re-paint at no charge.

The bumper is vynal, so there's no worry about rust, and the Dealer says that if I let them re-paint the whole bumper, that it's guaranteed for as long as I own the Z.

I would like your opinions regarding this issue. Do you think I should let them paint it? Or should I cut my losses and leave "well enough" alone?

Do you think the Brilliant Silver will match well, or do you think it will stand out as being re-painted?

Should the bumper be removed and painted, or would a tape-off be OK?

I DON'T want them to fog into the rear quarters.

I appreciate your input on this situation. Let's face it guys, these 370Z's are real special to all of us, and for that reason alone, the only place I would turn for advice is to this Forum. I know you guys understand where I am coming from here, and why I'm asking for your help.

Thanks.

05-27-2010, 07:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 277	Should I let Dealer re-paint rear bumper? Need your help. There were a few stone chips on the rear bumper when I bought my Z. There were also a few MINOR scratches on the outer edge of the bumper/fender behind the wheel. They tried to rub them out, but they're still noticeable. I do not like the look, but I could live with it, rather than have a paint job that doesn't match the rest of my Z. Also, it looks like when they buffed waxed it for delivery, they tore off the Z part of the emblem, and stuck it back on, because it's a little crooked, and when I wax, I have to be careful not to catch it with my micro towel. A new paint job would include new emblems. The Dealer offered to re-paint the whole bumper, but when I was told that the Brilliant Silver is a very hard color to match, I elected to have them just touch up the chips. I wasn't ready to make the final decision at the time. I didn't want to take the chance of the paint job not matching the rest of the Z. The Dealer still wants to do the re-paint at no charge. The bumper is vynal, so there's no worry about rust, and the Dealer says that if I let them re-paint the whole bumper, that it's guaranteed for as long as I own the Z. I would like your opinions regarding this issue. Do you think I should let them paint it? Or should I cut my losses and leave "well enough" alone? Do you think the Brilliant Silver will match well, or do you think it will stand out as being re-painted? Should the bumper be removed and painted, or would a tape-off be OK? I DON'T want them to fog into the rear quarters. I appreciate your input on this situation. Let's face it guys, these 370Z's are real special to all of us, and for that reason alone, the only place I would turn for advice is to this Forum. I know you guys understand where I am coming from here, and why I'm asking for your help. Thanks.