Rear Bumper in for painting

Ken · 03-20-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Here is a picture from Wednesday showing the car after the last retouching to the bumper. All cleaned up and fixed! Yay!

Now to NEVER have to go thru that again!

That's a unique color for sure and good to see you're all fixed up.

I had to bump this after reading it though....I bought from the same dealer and the sticker was already applied. I'm unsure what technique the dealer used on yours to remove it but I honestly think not heating up the sticker might work better for some stickers like this one.

I removed that exact same sticker from the same spot on my car after it had been on for 5 months! It was like 0 degrees in my garage the day I peeled it off. No heat, no adhesives, I just simply peeled each letter off and same with the little sherwood tree slogan. It took about 5 minutes. It came of perfectly easy. It left no residue at all, no marks, no paint removal and the clearcoat is absolutely perfect.

Maybe I just had good luck

Ken · 03-20-2010, 12:19 AM

Oh and where did you get your clear license plate frame?

Hi-Step'n370Z · 03-20-2010, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken

Oh and where did you get your clear license plate frame?

Same here. The sticker came off real easy, one letter at a time. Just don't rush it, take it slow and easy and before you know it, they're off.

wheee! · 03-20-2010, 01:49 PM

Well, the dealer did it in the showroom while I was signing the papers. He had some kid with a heat gun do it and ruined the paint. I would have thought peeling it myself would have been easier with a little alcohol if necessary... for the paint, not me.

I got the clear license cover at Canadian Tire for $10. They had smoked ones too.

370Zvetlana · 03-20-2010, 02:28 PM

oh god, why do those stickers even exist? how anyone in the world allows a dealership to put a sticker on their car is beyond me!

now if my dealership wants me to advertise for them, i think i would do it for $100 a month lol

Ken · 03-20-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by wheee!

Well, the dealer did it in the showroom while I was signing the papers. He had some kid with a heat gun do it and ruined the paint. I would have thought peeling it myself would have been easier with a little alcohol if necessary... for the paint, not me.

I got the clear license cover at Canadian Tire for $10. They had smoked ones too.

Thanks I'll need to pick one up. The only dealer advertising on my car right now is the license plate frame....and to the post above, I agree. If you want me to advertise, pay me.

wheee! · 03-21-2010, 05:50 PM

Yeah, they tried to put the license plate frame with advertising on too.... they didn't get very far with that!

TalismanIII · 03-21-2010, 09:55 PM

There was no offensive dealer logo on the paint, just the license plate holder. I will get a clear holder as well!

I was too busy driving Fri/Sat to get any pics, will post some soon. What a car, I was gobsmacked at how it handles and how fun it is to drive. I was considering a Camaro but decided in the end to go with the Z. I made the right choice with the Z Roadster.

wheee! · 03-21-2010, 10:40 PM

can't wait to see it up close and personal.....!

03-20-2010, 01:49 PM	#34 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Well, the dealer did it in the showroom while I was signing the papers. He had some kid with a heat gun do it and ruined the paint. I would have thought peeling it myself would have been easier with a little alcohol if necessary... for the paint, not me. I got the clear license cover at Canadian Tire for $10. They had smoked ones too. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

03-21-2010, 05:50 PM	#37 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Yeah, they tried to put the license plate frame with advertising on too.... they didn't get very far with that! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

03-21-2010, 09:55 PM	#38 (permalink)
TalismanIII Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 19 Drives: '10 370Z Roadster M6 Rep Power: 15	There was no offensive dealer logo on the paint, just the license plate holder. I will get a clear holder as well! I was too busy driving Fri/Sat to get any pics, will post some soon. What a car, I was gobsmacked at how it handles and how fun it is to drive. I was considering a Camaro but decided in the end to go with the Z. I made the right choice with the Z Roadster. __________________ 2010 370Z Roadster, Black Rose, Wine Interior, Bordeaux Top, M6, Sport Pkg, Navi, Fast Intentions HFC's, CBE with 12" Resonators, Stillen G3 Intakes, H&R 20mm rear and 15mm front Wheel Spacers

03-21-2010, 10:40 PM	#39 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	can't wait to see it up close and personal.....! __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

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