Does every little scratch bother you?

TamZ · 02-26-2010, 12:46 AM

so far I have managed to keep my Zee in decent shape, aside from a few small rock chips (that do bug me but they aren't terribly noticeable YET.) But today I came out to find an SUV parked literally an inch or two off my front bumper. I actually got down and checked because I thought there would be no way he hadn't hit my car (and then maybe backed back up) but there was nothing there...but he certainly parked closer than H#LL to the front of my car!

mick · 02-26-2010, 12:49 AM

maybe he has parking sensors, luckily

Z_you_Later · 02-26-2010, 05:06 AM

YES ... They bother me but, try not to think about it ... Everytime I bring it to get washed I wishfully think all the scratches or imperfections due to whatever reason will not be there after ... It's like the more you try to prevent it the more things happen. Either that or we just notice it more cause we're paying attention all the damn time. haha.. No worries it seems your not alone.

resdm50 · 02-26-2010, 12:53 PM

Haha, I'm almost as bad as you blink. Maybe I'm in the minority in this thread, but I don't think you should replace the whole bumper for a scratch. I've kind of come to learn that no matter what you do or how careful you are, something will always happen. It's just part of owning a car.

I do find it funny that the majority of th people complaining are MB owners (myself included).

cruzmisl · 02-26-2010, 01:20 PM

Chips don't bug me that much. I'll fill them in as I see them.

If I got a door ding though, I think I might flip. I go out of my way to park away from people, but sometimes they're attracted to me no matter what I do.

I went to the gym the other day, and parked in a back corner with no other cars. I get done and I find an expedition sitting next to it so close that I could barely get in. WOMEN.

370Zsteve · 02-26-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

YES..everything that happens to the Z bothers me so badly! I have a 4 inch deep scratch on the hood, dent /missing paint under drivers door handle, 6 inch deep scratch on right fender. Oh..yea and a tiny hairline on the hatch. Thats just to name a few

I blame it on the black paint since it shows everything; which is why I'm getting the car painted next month. I do know that all cars will have some kind of blemish but mine is crazy... no more parking next to anyone and no more car washes... needs to be done at home.

Paint it Brilliant Silver! You'll wash it half as often

And yes, never park next to ANYONE, they ALL suck.

1337z · 02-26-2010, 05:45 PM

I would hate to have scratches on a car, but with my truck there are pinstripes down both sides from brush during off road adventures. I kind of stopped worrying about it because it was inevitable.

02-26-2010, 12:46 AM	#46 (permalink)
TamZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 433 Drives: 2011 Mercedes GL 350 Rep Power: 16	so far I have managed to keep my Zee in decent shape, aside from a few small rock chips (that do bug me but they aren't terribly noticeable YET.) But today I came out to find an SUV parked literally an inch or two off my front bumper. I actually got down and checked because I thought there would be no way he hadn't hit my car (and then maybe backed back up) but there was nothing there...but he certainly parked closer than H#LL to the front of my car! __________________ Tammy

02-26-2010, 05:06 AM	#48 (permalink)
Z_you_Later Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: L.A. BABY !! 323 area Posts: 183 Drives: 09 370z Mag Blk MT6 Rep Power: 16	YES ... They bother me but, try not to think about it ... Everytime I bring it to get washed I wishfully think all the scratches or imperfections due to whatever reason will not be there after ... It's like the more you try to prevent it the more things happen. Either that or we just notice it more cause we're paying attention all the damn time. haha.. No worries it seems your not alone. __________________ Mag Blk 09 6 MT Touring + Navi / Color Matched Door Handles / Custom Injen CBE / Swift Spec R Springs / Rear Nismo Conversion Debadged / Sunline Front Lip + Sideskirts / Tinted (front to back) / Black Nismo Plate / Nismo Neck Pillows / White LED Kickplates / GTR Button / Evo-R CF Pillars + More Mods to COME ...

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02-26-2010, 12:49 AM	#47 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	maybe he has parking sensors, luckily

02-26-2010, 12:53 PM	#49 (permalink)
resdm50 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 80 Drives: 2008 350z Rep Power: 16	Haha, I'm almost as bad as you blink. Maybe I'm in the minority in this thread, but I don't think you should replace the whole bumper for a scratch. I've kind of come to learn that no matter what you do or how careful you are, something will always happen. It's just part of owning a car. I do find it funny that the majority of th people complaining are MB owners (myself included).

02-26-2010, 01:20 PM	#50 (permalink)
cruzmisl Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 122 Drives: 08 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 15	Chips don't bug me that much. I'll fill them in as I see them. If I got a door ding though, I think I might flip. I go out of my way to park away from people, but sometimes they're attracted to me no matter what I do. I went to the gym the other day, and parked in a back corner with no other cars. I get done and I find an expedition sitting next to it so close that I could barely get in. WOMEN.

02-26-2010, 05:45 PM	#52 (permalink)
1337z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 6 Drives: Tacoma/ 370z Rep Power: 15	I would hate to have scratches on a car, but with my truck there are pinstripes down both sides from brush during off road adventures. I kind of stopped worrying about it because it was inevitable.