370z Paint Defects

ADmaster71690 · 08-05-2009, 06:38 PM

I'm looking to get a new Magnetic Black Z and all these comments about the paint quality are starting to worry me. Will it be impossible to keep this car looking new? I'm just wondering if this is a real issue or if its like the oil temp issue where only a small percent of people are affected.

Attaboy · 08-05-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ADmaster71690

I'm looking to get a new Magnetic Black Z and all these comments about the paint quality are starting to worry me. Will it be impossible to keep this car looking new? I'm just wondering if this is a real issue or if its like the oil temp issue where only a small percent of people are affected.

i have the black Z and trust me, it is TOUGH to keep clean! i keep mine garaged and only drive it on fridays and weekends. i have to wash it every time a bird dumps on it or i get bug guts on it to keep the clear coat ok.

there were a few flaws in the clear coat when i bought it too... took it to the dealer to get it fixed once and they left swirl marks in my hood and a burn in the clear on one rear fender. took it back again and it looks much better, but can still see where one of the blemishes was if i look hard enough.

having said all that, i still LOVE the way it looks all shined up and ready to haul ***! i get compliments on it nearly every time i take it out.

zZSportZz · 08-05-2009, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ADmaster71690

I'm looking to get a new Magnetic Black Z and all these comments about the paint quality are starting to worry me. Will it be impossible to keep this car looking new? I'm just wondering if this is a real issue or if its like the oil temp issue where only a small percent of people are affected.

I think pretty much the paint is crap on any color from what I've read....so I wouldn't pick a color based on that. With all the minor issues I have here and there with black....the car is still DAMN SEXY all waxed and ready to go regardless. I've always thought that black looks the worst from 3 feet away and closer....and by far THE BEST 3 feet and away. Its the price you pay.

Nothing looks better than a shiney black car coming down the road (yes I'm biased).

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ADmaster71690 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 79 Drives: 2003 Saab 9-3 Rep Power: 262	I'm looking to get a new Magnetic Black Z and all these comments about the paint quality are starting to worry me. Will it be impossible to keep this car looking new? I'm just wondering if this is a real issue or if its like the oil temp issue where only a small percent of people are affected.