370Z/Black/Swirls

ImportConvert · 10-25-2011, 02:02 AM

Have heard that the 370Z has self-healing paint. Dunno if that was a snipe-hunt thread or not. I do know the technology exists, but is it on the US-bound '12 black 370Z's? Does it actually work? Would love black, won't tolerate sworls or the 4-6 hours a week it takes to own a black car.

Cyberium · 10-25-2011, 02:48 AM

Not sure about the 2012 Z's, but my 09' Black Z is a swirl queen. I doubt they did anything to the paint on the new Z's. My Z is definitely NOT self healing.

Actually, I think it cuts itself when I'm not looking ;(

11Thumper · 10-25-2011, 02:50 AM

Self destroying paint sure...healing? I think no on that one. I'm afraid to even look at the paint.

ImportConvert · 10-25-2011, 02:55 AM

*sigh*
Really digging the camel fur colored interior.
Black and white are the only exterior colors it is offered with, and after owning my 'vette, I'm done with white.
*frustration*

007MI6 · 10-25-2011, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

*sigh*
Really digging the camel fur colored interior.
Black and white are the only exterior colors it is offered with, and after owning my 'vette, I'm done with white.
*frustration*

That would be Persimmon. It is gorgeous!

ImportConvert · 10-25-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 007MI6

That would be Persimmon. It is gorgeous!

Meh. Wish it were offered in more than white or black exterior.

Red__Zed · 10-25-2011, 08:51 AM

The black is not much worse than the other colors if you take care of it, at least from what I've seen.

I know jeffblue and zcarman have/had pretty much swirl free cars.

And if you want persimmon, black is the way to go.

ImportConvert · 10-25-2011, 08:56 AM

I saw a new black 370 on the lot today. Covered! In sworls. Very nervous about that color on a z.

Red__Zed · 10-25-2011, 09:01 AM

Pm jeffblue.

:|

Red__Zed · 10-25-2011, 09:03 AM

Also, wtf is a sworl?

kenchan · 10-25-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Also, wtf is a sworl?

it's like a sword but then it's not.

KaienZ34 · 10-25-2011, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Also, wtf is a sworl?

You know it's like a KA-NIFE.

m4a1mustang · 10-25-2011, 09:06 AM

Black is fine if you are OCD and have a garage.

Jeffblue · 10-25-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

The black is not much worse than the other colors if you take care of it, at least from what I've seen.

I know jeffblue and zcarman have/had pretty much swirl free cars.

And if you want persimmon, black is the way to go.

happy halloween!

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Black is fine if you are OCD and have a garage.

word, black (or any other dark color) isnt any more easily damaged than any other color, its just that other colors hide it better. especially if its a pearl color, like the PW on the 370z, you can swirl the sh1t out of it and unless you really look close you wont notice it.

one nice good clay/polish per year along with proper (2 bucket, grit guards, multiple wash mits, lots of microfiber towels) washing technique will yield a pretty much swirl free car. By the time you do your annual polishing, there will be a few minor swirls that will be easily removed with a fairly light polish and a porter cable and you're back in action with a swirl free car.

Black 2010 370z

Black 1994 300zx TT (original, 17 year old paint)

Blue 2008 BMW 335 (Original 3 year old paint)

ImportConvert · 10-25-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeffblue

happy halloween!

word, black (or any other dark color) isnt any more easily damaged than any other color, its just that other colors hide it better. especially if its a pearl color, like the PW on the 370z, you can swirl the sh1t out of it and unless you really look close you wont notice it.

one nice good clay/polish per year along with proper (2 bucket, grit guards, multiple wash mits, lots of microfiber towels) washing technique will yield a pretty much swirl free car. By the time you do your annual polishing, there will be a few minor swirls that will be easily removed with a fairly light polish and a porter cable and you're back in action with a swirl free car.

Black 2010 370z

Black 1994 300zx TT (original, 17 year old paint)

Blue 2008 BMW 335 (Original 3 year old paint)

Not sure I want to dedicate that much to it. How does Gunmetal Gray do at hiding a swirl, in comparison? Sick color combo though. I love me the camel fur! (which I will insist on calling it)

More interior shots?

10-25-2011, 02:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	370Z/Black/Swirls Have heard that the 370Z has self-healing paint. Dunno if that was a snipe-hunt thread or not. I do know the technology exists, but is it on the US-bound '12 black 370Z's? Does it actually work? Would love black, won't tolerate sworls or the 4-6 hours a week it takes to own a black car.

10-25-2011, 02:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 17	Not sure about the 2012 Z's, but my 09' Black Z is a swirl queen. I doubt they did anything to the paint on the new Z's. My Z is definitely NOT self healing. Actually, I think it cuts itself when I'm not looking ;( __________________ Stillen G3 Intakes \| F. I TDX

10-25-2011, 09:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Black is fine if you are OCD and have a garage. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	Pm jeffblue. :\|

10-25-2011, 09:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
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