Nissan 370Z Forum  

Caring for our soft paint

The clear-coat is insanely soft. I have a magnetic black 2015 and went through the clear with a fingernail while trying to get some debris off like I would normally

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Detailing / Washing / Waxing / Cosmetic Maintenance and Repair


Like Tree20Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-31-2016, 08:02 AM   #1 (permalink)
Base Member
 
WI_Hedgehog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 41
Drives: 2015 Slingshot SL
Rep Power: 10
WI_Hedgehog is on a distinguished road
Default

The clear-coat is insanely soft. I have a magnetic black 2015 and went through the clear with a fingernail while trying to get some debris off like I would normally do on other vehicles with no problem, here it's a problem. I'm a fanatic Junkman 2000 2-bucket wash guy here (that man is awesome in real life too), keep the car in mint condition, so it's not like I'm careless, it's just an incredibly soft finish--disappointing. Seriously disappointing when you ruin your own finish.
WI_Hedgehog is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 04:23 PM   #2 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
RonRizz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Pine grove, Pa
Posts: 2,136
Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals
Rep Power: 6775
RonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond reputeRonRizz has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by WI_Hedgehog View Post
The clear-coat is insanely soft. I have a magnetic black 2015 and went through the clear with a fingernail while trying to get some debris off
I'm gonna have to raise the BS flag on that one, Unless your nickname is wolverine....lol
MacCool likes this.
__________________
P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals
RonRizz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-31-2016, 07:43 PM   #3 (permalink)
Base Member
 
WI_Hedgehog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 41
Drives: 2015 Slingshot SL
Rep Power: 10
WI_Hedgehog is on a distinguished road
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by RonRizz View Post
I'm gonna have to raise the BS flag on that one, Unless your nickname is wolverine....lol
No kidding, when de-badging I found out the adhesive was better quality than the clear coat... Kidding on that, but did dig in, and was using tape, all plastic tools, 3M adhesive remover, and a Bosch digital heat gun. My fingernail is what did me in, and that's never happened before. I was fairly OCD on that event...still hold a grudge... LOL

You can believe it or not, there are some heavy-handed people out there, but this time it was actually a fingernail.
WI_Hedgehog is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Fs: S2000 soft top kentstuh Misc Items for sale (No Z stuff) 2 04-23-2015 11:30 PM
Soft Clutch Anyone? HELP!!! Wantme1 Nissan 370Z General Discussions 12 09-18-2012 12:22 PM
Is 370Z Paint "Soft"? Can You Recommend Coating? gy954 Exterior & Interior 14 05-18-2012 03:27 PM
Soft top vs. hard top windinmyhair Nissan 370Z General Discussions 19 10-31-2010 04:42 PM
Magnetic Black Paint: Is It TOO Soft? Bibimbap Nissan 370Z General Discussions 24 10-22-2009 07:04 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:19 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2