Rear Bumper in for painting

wheee! · 02-09-2010, 11:43 AM

So the dealer has my car back this week to repair the damage they did to the rear bumper paint job. They had applied the dealer sticker (I had told them specifically not to) to the bumper beneath the 370Z logo. When I told them to remove it, they did just that, along with a fair chunk of paint!

Needless to say, it needed repainting and the 3M clear bra needs to be re-applied around the wheel wells. I was not happy! They say they are going to have the paint exactly matched (Black Rose) but I am concerned it will not be an exact match and will look different than factory. I get it back this weekend. I will take pics of the repair (sorry I don't have one of the damage) and post them this weekend.

Anyone else have paint matching issues with repairs??? How good is the colour matching these days? I haven't had a car painted in a long time....

Here is a pic showing the stupid sticker before they removed it.

Modshack · 02-09-2010, 12:38 PM

If they are using a Quality shop you'll have no problems. My car was repainted from the doors forward + the rear bumper and looks better than new...

wheee! · 02-09-2010, 12:42 PM

Thanks Modshack, that makes me feel a little better! I haven't really seen the Monteray Blue up close though,... is there any metallic in it??

PS: Your ride looks sharp! Man I miss sunshine and grass!

IDZRVIT · 02-09-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Anyone else have paint matching issues with repairs???

No, but I have paint 'scratching' issues when taken in for oil changes.

wheee! · 02-09-2010, 01:13 PM

ummm.... okay, that's kinda scary!

Your dealer is damaging the paint during an oil change or is this at a Jiffy Lube type of place? I would definitely talk to the service manager about that!!!

I plan on getting my oil changed at Lube-X where I can see the car being done myself. No monkeying around.

vipor · 02-09-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

If they are using a Quality shop you'll have no problems. My car was repainted from the doors forward + the rear bumper and looks better than new...

How much was that btw? From the looks of things so far I'll be getting my bumper and hood repainted a little further down the line then getting a clear bra. This NISMO bumper just loves eating rock

wheee! · 02-09-2010, 01:18 PM

Definitely get the clear bra! I have the whole front bumper and fangs, 24 inches of hood, A Pillars, 10 inches of roof, rocker panels, and front and rear of all wheel wells done. It is a godsend! I have it on my MKX as well and it has saved the day more than once.

vipor · 02-09-2010, 01:20 PM

I'll be getting the whole hood, bumper, fenders, a-pillars and mirrors. Don't want any lines on a white car.

wheee! · 02-09-2010, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

I'll be getting the whole hood, bumper, fenders, a-pillars and mirrors. Don't want any lines on a white car.

Yeah, I forgot I have the mirrors too.

Whole fender and hood though? Yikes!

Mine was $800 Cdn installed....

vipor · 02-09-2010, 01:27 PM

I was quoted ~$1,100

wheee! · 02-09-2010, 01:32 PM

That sounds like a good deal. I paid the same for the MKX and got less coverage....

Modshack · 02-09-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Thanks Modshack, that makes me feel a little better! I haven't really seen the Monteray Blue up close though,... is there any metallic in it??

PS: Your ride looks sharp! Man I miss sunshine and grass!

Lottsa Metallic....and Thanks!...

wheee! · 02-09-2010, 02:24 PM

Hey Modshack, I really like the look of wheels with the 15 and 20mm spacers. Have you had any clearance issues with the stock suspension??

I am thinking of ordereing some for the spring when the stock shoes go back on...

Modshack · 02-09-2010, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Hey Modshack, I really like the look of wheels with the 15 and 20mm spacers.

It's a subtle visual change but really improves the looks IMO. 15mm all around BTW, and No..No issues whatsoever..

Zrod · 02-09-2010, 05:08 PM

Be carefull! I recently found out just how cheap dealerships can be. When I bought my car she had 2 scratches on the front bumber so it was agreed on at the signing that they had to paint the front bumper. I was told they use an expert who has done work on several of theyre cars in the past and he's very good. When I pick up the car it all looks pretty good but it was a very cloudy day and the rest of the car was dirty so it was a bit hard to tell. A couple days later after some bad weather I finally get a chance to wash the car.

MAN was i pissed at the results, it appears as if they didnt even use a paint booth theres pitting around the emblem mostly but other spots too. Worst of all is they didnt use the proper amount/type of clear coat so it looks dull almost semi-matte. I called them with all my fury but they say they cant do anything about it. Ill prob just end up getting it painted myself by someone I trust.

02-09-2010, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Rear Bumper in for painting So the dealer has my car back this week to repair the damage they did to the rear bumper paint job. They had applied the dealer sticker (I had told them specifically not to) to the bumper beneath the 370Z logo. When I told them to remove it, they did just that, along with a fair chunk of paint! Needless to say, it needed repainting and the 3M clear bra needs to be re-applied around the wheel wells. I was not happy! They say they are going to have the paint exactly matched (Black Rose) but I am concerned it will not be an exact match and will look different than factory. I get it back this weekend. I will take pics of the repair (sorry I don't have one of the damage) and post them this weekend. Anyone else have paint matching issues with repairs??? How good is the colour matching these days? I haven't had a car painted in a long time.... Here is a pic showing the stupid sticker before they removed it. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

02-09-2010, 12:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	If they are using a Quality shop you'll have no problems. My car was repainted from the doors forward + the rear bumper and looks better than new... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

02-09-2010, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Thanks Modshack, that makes me feel a little better! I haven't really seen the Monteray Blue up close though,... is there any metallic in it?? PS: Your ride looks sharp! Man I miss sunshine and grass! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

02-09-2010, 01:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	ummm.... okay, that's kinda scary! Your dealer is damaging the paint during an oil change or is this at a Jiffy Lube type of place? I would definitely talk to the service manager about that!!! I plan on getting my oil changed at Lube-X where I can see the car being done myself. No monkeying around. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

02-09-2010, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Definitely get the clear bra! I have the whole front bumper and fangs, 24 inches of hood, A Pillars, 10 inches of roof, rocker panels, and front and rear of all wheel wells done. It is a godsend! I have it on my MKX as well and it has saved the day more than once. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

02-09-2010, 01:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I'll be getting the whole hood, bumper, fenders, a-pillars and mirrors. Don't want any lines on a white car. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-09-2010, 01:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	I was quoted ~$1,100 __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-09-2010, 01:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	That sounds like a good deal. I paid the same for the MKX and got less coverage.... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

02-09-2010, 02:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Hey Modshack, I really like the look of wheels with the 15 and 20mm spacers. Have you had any clearance issues with the stock suspension?? I am thinking of ordereing some for the spring when the stock shoes go back on... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

02-09-2010, 05:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
Zrod Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 64 Drives: 09 370z-black 6speed Rep Power: 15	Be carefull! I recently found out just how cheap dealerships can be. When I bought my car she had 2 scratches on the front bumber so it was agreed on at the signing that they had to paint the front bumper. I was told they use an expert who has done work on several of theyre cars in the past and he's very good. When I pick up the car it all looks pretty good but it was a very cloudy day and the rest of the car was dirty so it was a bit hard to tell. A couple days later after some bad weather I finally get a chance to wash the car. MAN was i pissed at the results, it appears as if they didnt even use a paint booth theres pitting around the emblem mostly but other spots too. Worst of all is they didnt use the proper amount/type of clear coat so it looks dull almost semi-matte. I called them with all my fury but they say they cant do anything about it. Ill prob just end up getting it painted myself by someone I trust.

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