PW 370z Bumper Color Very off

chuckd05 · 10-14-2009, 06:19 PM

I have an 09 370z, I love the car so far, but my Z almost looks like it is two different color whites... and three if you include the front bumper because its not as bad as the rear but still no where near the same color as the other parts of the car...

the PW is very nice, but my rear bumper is so much more yellow tinted than my mud flap or fender or trunk, same with front bumper but not as bad. But both are definatly noticeable.. I know its not always exact but mine is pretty bad, if a paint shop gave me my car like this I would demand a re spray ... I didnt really inspect the car as much as i should of i guess and it disgusts me that I didnt notice this .

here are the pictures with the lowsy iphone camera... I will remove these with better ones with my digital camera tomorrow.

**** UPDATE - WENT TO THE DEALER SHIP SHORTLY AFTER POSTING THIS, THEY AGREED 100% THAT IT WAS NOT SATISFACTORY, TOOK PICTURES AND CONTACTED NISSAN AND GAVE ME AN APPROVAL FOR REAR BUMPER TO BE SPRAYED (THE ONLY THING I PUSHED FOR AT THAT TIME) .. AND AS PROMISED NISSAN RE PAINTED MY REAR BUMPER AT THEIR IN HOUSE BODY SHOP AND CAME OUT MINT

#2 NISSAN HAS NOW AGREED TO SPRAY MY FRONT BUMPER AS WELL, I WENT IN APPROX 1 MONTH AFTER I GOT THE REAR BUMPER DONE, INQUIRED ABOUT THE FRONT BEING OFF AS WELL, AND WITH ZERO HASSLE MY SERVICE MANAGER SNAPPED PICS, SENT THEM TO NISSAN AND IT WAS APPROVED, HAVE AN APPOINTMENT AT PERFORMANCE AUTO BODY IN SMITHTOWN, NY NOVEMBER 30TH, AS YOU CAN SEE THEY MATCHED THE REAR WAY BETTER THAN OEM, AND IM SURE THE FRONT WILL COME OUT THE SAME, I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER ****

The paint quality on the 370z seems very good but in my case, my front and rear bumper color was way off. What bothers me is that a few people had to stamp this car as good to go, when it had obvious blemishes.

Before:

After:

clear is as strong as factory in the rear, and the paint matches 99%. I have zero issues with this outcome and it was repainted.

The Rear came out perfect and I am now going to inquire about getting them to cover the front bumper re spray as well.. I deserve it IMO as a brand new car should match to a very reasonaly extent.

Here are the front bumper befores....

I picked my car up on a Sunday, It was painted on day 17 of me owning the car which was this past Tuesday. Im going to go in this Monday about the front bumper because with the rear now repaired, I am so much more satisfied. But now I keep looking at the front bumpers discoloration and it bothers me even more... Most people don't notice it, but a few definatly do.

[URL=http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2742167890101642812PQeYPz]

Modshack · 10-14-2009, 06:25 PM

That's because all the plastic parts are painted at another location and at a different time than the body. They all come together at the assembly point. Sometimes the match is good, sometimes not.

Steven · 10-14-2009, 06:31 PM

hmm i havent noticed any color difference on my PW that i just picked out. i am very picky about those types of things so i would have noticed.

i hope someone can chime in with a answer.

chuckd05 · 10-14-2009, 06:38 PM

i know the paint on the plastics is off sometimes. But i feel as if mine is really really off... Im sure nissan will do something about this.

phelan · 10-14-2009, 06:43 PM

Probably worth a shot to take it back and see if they'll do something about it. No guarantees though, I doubt it'd be considered a "defect". Correct me if I'm wrong though.

Technik330 · 10-14-2009, 07:07 PM

This is the exact reason why I've been having a hard time choosing between the magnetic black or the pearl white.

I love the Nismo in black, but don't want to have to worry about swirls, everything showing, etc. Yet I'm apprehensive to get a pearl white one, specifically because of this issue.

Try talking to the dealer and seeing what they have to offer, good luck.

Modshack · 10-14-2009, 07:09 PM

Even with the bad pics, that's a pretty dramatic difference....Maybe the car was Port damaged and repainted....Stuff like this happens all the time. I'd go back and chat with the dealer..

Steven · 10-14-2009, 07:10 PM

wow, i do see it now in your pics.. geeze that is unacceptable.

i have photographed mine many many times and do not see any color difference.

zero · 10-14-2009, 07:16 PM

Under certain lighting conditions the bumper and the body are not exactly color matched. I’ve seen the same on the silver. I’m happy with my PW.

chuckd05 · 10-14-2009, 07:44 PM

the lighting definatly has something to do with it ... because in the bright of day it def does not look nearly as dramatic as those pictures... and the darkness of the photos may actually make it look worse, because the rear bumper is def worse than the front bumper and in these pictures the front almost looks worse

SpawnAeroJohn · 10-14-2009, 08:35 PM

Sometimes they will switch the bumpers with another PW if they have that car there. Thats if you really complain. Like roll on the ground yelling.

bullitt5897 · 10-14-2009, 09:57 PM

Yeah im a lil late but you should def need to go to the dealer and complain. they had this problem on the GTRs ask Sharif at forged performance... he had the same problem himself with his white GTR. The Dealer will replace your bumpers for you

if your good you might be able to get them to get you the nismo bumpers

you may have to offer to pay the difference but that is a price I would sure as heck pay!!!

GL PW Brethren!

simota1 · 10-14-2009, 10:37 PM

yah man complain... lol talk about late...

Solus · 10-14-2009, 11:01 PM

lou may have some insight on this and whether or not its a "defect"

chuckd05 · 10-14-2009, 11:57 PM

hmm didn't even think of that, its a relatively easy task to swap bumpers, there are several PW's there.

I am going to go in there tomorrow around dusk.. The rear spoiler that was included in my deal should be in soon so hopefully when they install the spoiler they can swap my bumpers... the rear is def off more than I would tolerate..

Thanks for the info though.. Did Sharif end up getting new bumpers ?

10-14-2009, 06:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	PW 370z Bumper Color Very off I have an 09 370z, I love the car so far, but my Z almost looks like it is two different color whites... and three if you include the front bumper because its not as bad as the rear but still no where near the same color as the other parts of the car... the PW is very nice, but my rear bumper is so much more yellow tinted than my mud flap or fender or trunk, same with front bumper but not as bad. But both are definatly noticeable.. I know its not always exact but mine is pretty bad, if a paint shop gave me my car like this I would demand a re spray ... I didnt really inspect the car as much as i should of i guess and it disgusts me that I didnt notice this . here are the pictures with the lowsy iphone camera... I will remove these with better ones with my digital camera tomorrow. ** UPDATE - WENT TO THE DEALER SHIP SHORTLY AFTER POSTING THIS, THEY AGREED 100% THAT IT WAS NOT SATISFACTORY, TOOK PICTURES AND CONTACTED NISSAN AND GAVE ME AN APPROVAL FOR REAR BUMPER TO BE SPRAYED (THE ONLY THING I PUSHED FOR AT THAT TIME) .. AND AS PROMISED NISSAN RE PAINTED MY REAR BUMPER AT THEIR IN HOUSE BODY SHOP AND CAME OUT MINT #2 NISSAN HAS NOW AGREED TO SPRAY MY FRONT BUMPER AS WELL, I WENT IN APPROX 1 MONTH AFTER I GOT THE REAR BUMPER DONE, INQUIRED ABOUT THE FRONT BEING OFF AS WELL, AND WITH ZERO HASSLE MY SERVICE MANAGER SNAPPED PICS, SENT THEM TO NISSAN AND IT WAS APPROVED, HAVE AN APPOINTMENT AT PERFORMANCE AUTO BODY IN SMITHTOWN, NY NOVEMBER 30TH, AS YOU CAN SEE THEY MATCHED THE REAR WAY BETTER THAN OEM, AND IM SURE THE FRONT WILL COME OUT THE SAME, I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER ** The paint quality on the 370z seems very good but in my case, my front and rear bumper color was way off. What bothers me is that a few people had to stamp this car as good to go, when it had obvious blemishes. Before: After: clear is as strong as factory in the rear, and the paint matches 99%. I have zero issues with this outcome and it was repainted. The Rear came out perfect and I am now going to inquire about getting them to cover the front bumper re spray as well.. I deserve it IMO as a brand new car should match to a very reasonaly extent. Here are the front bumper befores.... I picked my car up on a Sunday, It was painted on day 17 of me owning the car which was this past Tuesday. Im going to go in this Monday about the front bumper because with the rear now repaired, I am so much more satisfied. But now I keep looking at the front bumpers discoloration and it bothers me even more... Most people don't notice it, but a few definatly do. [URL=http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2742167890101642812PQeYPz] Last edited by chuckd05; 11-21-2009 at 12:18 AM.

10-14-2009, 06:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	That's because all the plastic parts are painted at another location and at a different time than the body. They all come together at the assembly point. Sometimes the match is good, sometimes not. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

10-14-2009, 06:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	i know the paint on the plastics is off sometimes. But i feel as if mine is really really off... Im sure nissan will do something about this. Last edited by chuckd05; 10-31-2009 at 01:16 AM.

10-14-2009, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	Probably worth a shot to take it back and see if they'll do something about it. No guarantees though, I doubt it'd be considered a "defect". Correct me if I'm wrong though. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

10-14-2009, 07:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Even with the bad pics, that's a pretty dramatic difference....Maybe the car was Port damaged and repainted....Stuff like this happens all the time. I'd go back and chat with the dealer.. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

10-14-2009, 06:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Steven Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Clear Lake, TX Posts: 130 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	hmm i havent noticed any color difference on my PW that i just picked out. i am very picky about those types of things so i would have noticed. i hope someone can chime in with a answer.

10-14-2009, 07:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Technik330 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 53 Drives: 05' BMW 330Ci ZHP Rep Power: 16	This is the exact reason why I've been having a hard time choosing between the magnetic black or the pearl white. I love the Nismo in black, but don't want to have to worry about swirls, everything showing, etc. Yet I'm apprehensive to get a pearl white one, specifically because of this issue. Try talking to the dealer and seeing what they have to offer, good luck.

10-14-2009, 07:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Steven Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Clear Lake, TX Posts: 130 Drives: 09 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	wow, i do see it now in your pics.. geeze that is unacceptable. i have photographed mine many many times and do not see any color difference.

10-14-2009, 07:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
zero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,259 Drives: MK 7.5 Golf R Rep Power: 23	Under certain lighting conditions the bumper and the body are not exactly color matched. I’ve seen the same on the silver. I’m happy with my PW. __________________

10-14-2009, 07:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	the lighting definatly has something to do with it ... because in the bright of day it def does not look nearly as dramatic as those pictures... and the darkness of the photos may actually make it look worse, because the rear bumper is def worse than the front bumper and in these pictures the front almost looks worse

10-14-2009, 08:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 17	Sometimes they will switch the bumpers with another PW if they have that car there. Thats if you really complain. Like roll on the ground yelling.

10-14-2009, 09:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	Yeah im a lil late but you should def need to go to the dealer and complain. they had this problem on the GTRs ask Sharif at forged performance... he had the same problem himself with his white GTR. The Dealer will replace your bumpers for you if your good you might be able to get them to get you the nismo bumpers you may have to offer to pay the difference but that is a price I would sure as heck pay!!! GL PW Brethren! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

10-14-2009, 10:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	yah man complain... lol talk about late... __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

10-14-2009, 11:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
Solus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 453 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	lou may have some insight on this and whether or not its a "defect"

10-14-2009, 11:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	hmm didn't even think of that, its a relatively easy task to swap bumpers, there are several PW's there. I am going to go in there tomorrow around dusk.. The rear spoiler that was included in my deal should be in soon so hopefully when they install the spoiler they can swap my bumpers... the rear is def off more than I would tolerate.. Thanks for the info though.. Did Sharif end up getting new bumpers ? Last edited by chuckd05; 10-31-2009 at 01:18 AM.

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