New Z drama

slammiam · 12-12-2010, 02:58 PM

So, my tint installer called me and said that the paint on the hatch was f'd up. I took a look and...I'll let the photo speak for itself. There were two massive runs in the clear coat on the other side as well. I went to the dealer and they're fixing the paint on Wed.

fins · 12-12-2010, 03:20 PM

you sure the tint installer didn't have anything to do with it? from the looks of the intersecting finer scratches, it looks as if someone tried to do a horrible buff job. but i could be totally off base...

370zproject · 12-12-2010, 03:35 PM

dont use them agian

Jamaica · 12-12-2010, 04:02 PM

John Bradley · 12-12-2010, 04:14 PM

you never noticed that before ??????????????

spearfish25 · 12-12-2010, 04:46 PM

Looks like someone placed something on top of the hatch or raised it into an overhanging object.

PapoZalsa · 12-12-2010, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fins

you sure the tint installer didn't have anything to do with it? from the looks of the intersecting finer scratches, it looks as if someone tried to do a horrible buff job. but i could be totally off base...

Mt Tam I am · 12-12-2010, 11:55 PM

One_Quick_Z · 12-12-2010, 11:58 PM

Yeah that looks like they are the ones who are responsible

DAN

kevin1985912 · 12-13-2010, 02:01 AM

That could be very obvious when you pick up your "BRAND NEW" car at the dealership, how can you not notice it?

kevin8086 · 12-13-2010, 07:45 AM

i look at damaged cars for a living and that hatch was either opened into something or something closed onto it. you can see the initial contact area at the top and then you see the line where it stopped. someone tried buffing or sanding that area and did a very poor job. not sure where it happened but this is not a factory paint problem.

spearfish25 · 12-13-2010, 08:14 AM

And a dealer most likely would never let a new car looking like that leave their lot.

fullmonty · 12-13-2010, 08:20 AM

I'm going with everyone else on this, it didn't come from the dealer looking like that

ClemsonWill · 12-13-2010, 09:16 AM

I agree. That was hit by something. I wonder if the tinit guy hit it with his razor blade? But at least your dealer agreed to fix it. Can't beat that!

kenchan · 12-13-2010, 11:40 AM

probably a botched paint repair from damage during transport considering there were clearcoat runs on the otherside.

it is not unusual for manufacturers to fix minor damages at the port and sell it as new to the dealers...or the dealers fixes them upon delivery to their lot.

12-12-2010, 02:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
slammiam Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 61 Drives: jesus built hotrod Rep Power: 14	New Z drama So, my tint installer called me and said that the paint on the hatch was f'd up. I took a look and...I'll let the photo speak for itself. There were two massive runs in the clear coat on the other side as well. I went to the dealer and they're fixing the paint on Wed. Last edited by slammiam; 12-12-2010 at 03:03 PM.

12-12-2010, 03:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	dont use them agian __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

12-12-2010, 04:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Looks like someone placed something on top of the hatch or raised it into an overhanging object. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

12-12-2010, 11:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
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12-12-2010, 11:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Yeah that looks like they are the ones who are responsible DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

12-12-2010, 03:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
fins Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ellisville, MS Posts: 152 Drives: 14 370Z, T, PW/G, AT Rep Power: 15	you sure the tint installer didn't have anything to do with it? from the looks of the intersecting finer scratches, it looks as if someone tried to do a horrible buff job. but i could be totally off base...

12-12-2010, 04:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73

12-12-2010, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
John Bradley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 419 Drives: 2010 Silver RDZTER Rep Power: 16	you never noticed that before ??????????????

12-13-2010, 02:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
kevin1985912 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Age: 39 Posts: 285 Drives: 370zMT touring sport Rep Power: 16	That could be very obvious when you pick up your "BRAND NEW" car at the dealership, how can you not notice it? __________________ FI non resonated test pipes, CBE. Stillen G3 intakes, Amuse Kit, KW V3 coilovers, SSR Type F, Blackout headlights. 3M clear bra, UpRev tune, 320whp, 260 wtq http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ect-raven.html

12-13-2010, 07:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
kevin8086 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 228 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 15	i look at damaged cars for a living and that hatch was either opened into something or something closed onto it. you can see the initial contact area at the top and then you see the line where it stopped. someone tried buffing or sanding that area and did a very poor job. not sure where it happened but this is not a factory paint problem.

12-13-2010, 08:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	And a dealer most likely would never let a new car looking like that leave their lot. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

12-13-2010, 08:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 34	I'm going with everyone else on this, it didn't come from the dealer looking like that __________________

12-13-2010, 09:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	I agree. That was hit by something. I wonder if the tinit guy hit it with his razor blade? But at least your dealer agreed to fix it. Can't beat that! __________________ Slightly modded

12-13-2010, 11:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	probably a botched paint repair from damage during transport considering there were clearcoat runs on the otherside. it is not unusual for manufacturers to fix minor damages at the port and sell it as new to the dealers...or the dealers fixes them upon delivery to their lot.