The New "What did you do with your Z today" (with off topic replies) VI

happytheman · 07-23-2013, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I am just checking in quick before I head out for a walk with my wife and dogs, temps feel perfect for just about anything outside tonight

nice cool breeze

Like.....chilling with your feet propped up, beer bottle in hand?

happytheman · 07-23-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Excellent.

Love your avi.

ZMan8 · 07-23-2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

mr.gale, even i dont want to see this.

enjoy your walk, LMB!

oh noes... definitely get the whole bumper repainted and clearbra'ed.

did you have to drive through gravel?

If I repaint, I will clearbra it so I can stop worrying about it. And no, we went driving on back roads and dust and pebbles were probably picked up by the Z's in front of me.

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Originally Posted by b15

Is it that bad? It's the ZR1s fault

I say repaint the whole bumper. Mines got a ton of battle scars as well. I'm going to wait another year then have the bumper repainted as well.

This year I opted to drive in front of the zr1, but I still got sprayed a lot. I tried to get good distance between me and the guys in front of me, but I would catch up too often

I'm thinking that repaint might have to be the case. I'll have to really evaluate it over the weekend. Most of them are small but there are pits that touch up paint will just hide better but will not get rid of. Overall I would say I have about 8 chips in the hood, 3 on the roof, 2 on rear fender, and about 40-50 on the bumper

happytheman · 07-23-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

If I repaint, I will clearbra it so I can stop worrying about it. And no, we went driving on back roads and dust and pebbles were probably picked up by the Z's in front of me.

This year I opted to drive in front of the zr1, but I still got sprayed a lot. I tried to get good distance between me and the guys in front of me, but I would catch up too often

I'm thinking that repaint might have to be the case. I'll have to really evaluate it over the weekend. Most of them are small but there are pits that touch up paint will just hide better but will not get rid of. Overall I would say I have about 8 chips in the hood, 3 on the roof, 2 on rear fender, and about 40-50 on the bumper

Sorry to hear about the damage Ken. I have to agree that a repaint and clear bra is the way to go.

Nismo89 · 07-23-2013, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

If I repaint, I will clearbra it so I can stop worrying about it. And no, we went driving on back roads and dust and pebbles were probably picked up by the Z's in front of me.

This year I opted to drive in front of the zr1, but I still got sprayed a lot. I tried to get good distance between me and the guys in front of me, but I would catch up too often

I'm thinking that repaint might have to be the case. I'll have to really evaluate it over the weekend. Most of them are small but there are pits that touch up paint will just hide better but will not get rid of. Overall I would say I have about 8 chips in the hood, 3 on the roof, 2 on rear fender, and about 40-50 on the bumper

ouch..... shop around first, some places jack the prices up 4 times than what the job is worth because they can..... there's a shop near here where I live that occasionally does that to our family. so shop around

yea id say if its that much.....then repaint.

kenchan · 07-23-2013, 11:38 PM

wow, quite a bit of damage, mr.zman. sounds painful.

happytheman · 07-23-2013, 11:41 PM

Ha! Santa having a moment to himself.

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Isamu · 07-24-2013, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

That's why I was thinking of doing a matte wrap.. or, if I do a full respray, I am going with an OEM Nissan color... Midnight Purple II

Yes it was Zman... it's such a sexy color

ZMan8 · 07-24-2013, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

Yes it was Zman... it's such a sexy color

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ZMan8 · 07-24-2013, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wow, quite a bit of damage, mr.zman. sounds painful.

It's painful because of the time and effort invested in keeping it as clean and imperfection free as possible.

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LMBmikeZ · 07-24-2013, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Bad news...after sundays cruise my front bumper looks like h3ll. Decision now is attempt to do touch up paint or pay for full repaint...

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

Probably. Even though its an expense I was hoping I could avoid for a few more years. I already knew one day the front bumper would need to be repainted. It has too many battle scars and I don't even track

Shitty deal dude, my front has a whole bunch of tiny pebble/debris marks. I to know that one day I will need to do full respray as even the hood has a couple small chips and I have one small one on my rear fender.

I have fixed most with dr. colourchip but the paint is still damaged. I tried and tried and fr the life of me I cannot get the dr. cc to level out even and smooth with the paint

such a piss off, I can still find all the chips/marks if close enough to the car as you can see the marks into the smooth surface....

also even the highway (if you drive on highways) will cause a lot of little debris/pebble/rock chips as there is always some kinda crap in the highway. It is only because Nissan uses such a soft crappy paint! when I do get it respray I will be getting it done in better quality paint and and at least 3-4 coats of clear

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Full repaint is the way to go.

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Originally Posted by Isamu

That's why I was thinking of doing a matte wrap.. or, if I do a full respray, I am going with an OEM Nissan color... Midnight Purple II

Nice

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

It's painful because of the time and effort invested in keeping it as clean and imperfection free as possible.

every time I look at the car it hurts me to see the damage.

onzedge · 07-24-2013, 06:44 AM

Good morning from Maple Grove, MN!!!

DEpointfive0 · 07-24-2013, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

Good morning from Maple Grove, MN!!!

Sounds pretty shitty to be honest... Lol

But good morning to you too sir!

onzedge · 07-24-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Sounds pretty shitty to be honest... Lol

But good morning to you too sir!

It is not that bad -- Maple Grove is an upper middle class suburb of Minneapolis and it is close to Anoka where I go to work when I am here. There are many decent restaurants as well.

Have a good day, my friend.

DEpointfive0 · 07-24-2013, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

It is not that bad -- Maple Grove is an upper middle class suburb of Minneapolis and it is close to Anoka where I go to work when I am here. There are many decent restaurants as well.

Have a good day, my friend.

Lol, defending it to the death! (I'm biased to CA, and I wish you spent more time at home, that is all)

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