Keeping car perfect?

rcm2525 · 03-03-2010, 07:12 AM

Lots of Valium and a double Bourbon.

IDZRVIT · 03-03-2010, 07:45 AM

Buy identical Z's. Drive the first and put the second one in a bubble. There is a pic of the bubble car in another post.

Jeffblue · 03-03-2010, 08:51 AM

Look out how beautiful some of these restored 240/260z cars are. Its important to take the best care you can of your car in all aspects. but asthetically speaking, your paint isn't permanent. If you love the car enough to keep it to the point that wear and tear on its exterior become bothersome, get it repainted. If a 40 year old car can look good repainted then your 5 year old car can look good repainted.

feelzpwr91 · 03-03-2010, 10:22 AM

1. Always Keep it in the Garage
2. Dont tail gate (decrease rock chips)

Now to keep that show car shine or better:
Zaino Products
Z-7 Show Car Wash: Zaino Store
Z-18 ClayBar: Zaino Store
Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner Swirl Remover: Zaino Store
Z-AIO All-in-one: Zaino Store
Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches: Zaino Store
Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes: Zaino Store
PORTER CABLE LAKE COUTRY CCS PADS
i also use menzerna and CG, but Zaino has nice kit start with that if you need anymore help just let me know! good luck and happy detailing

kannibul · 03-03-2010, 10:44 AM

After the newness wears off, I'll be less OCD. Until then, I've told everyone that if they see a mushroom cloud, it's because someone did my Z wrong.

kannibul · 03-03-2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

Look out how beautiful some of these restored 240/260z cars are. Its important to take the best care you can of your car in all aspects. but asthetically speaking, your paint isn't permanent. If you love the car enough to keep it to the point that wear and tear on its exterior become bothersome, get it repainted. If a 40 year old car can look good repainted then your 5 year old car can look good repainted.

Very true. My Z has a chip right off the passenger headlight. I've yet to fill it. In a way it's my imperfect spot that will eventually get me to relax a bit about the car.

My 2010 Frontier (bought it in January), has a chip in the door jamb where my shoe knocked a piece loose (due to the metal hooks for the shoe laces).

I also managed to chip up the gap in the tailgate/passenger rail area with some metal studs pretty bad...oops.

Good thing I have some touch up paint - lol

Modshack · 03-03-2010, 10:48 AM

I feel sorry for OCD types....It's hard for them ever to be satisfied. I have a friend on another forum who is way over the top...He keeps buying additional cars as his "Intended" daily drivers succumb to his OCD'ness. He has an Audi TT that he has replaced virtually every interior panel that has ever gotten even a scuff, and has a back-up stock of parts in case even the smallest flaw is discovered in the future. He has indexed drawers of replacement hardware that would put Home Depot to shame...He refers to this car as his beater.....Yikes!

These are the kinds of guys you want to buy cars from! In fact I just did....A 2003 VW GTI anniversary edition with 11K miles on it. Only ever in the rain 3 times in 7 years. I had to pick it up on a snowy day and it almost broke the seller's heart. I like to keep my stuff nice, but I can't let it dominate my life... My condolences, and best of luck working that out....

SlikNik · 03-03-2010, 10:51 AM

I would say my #1 answer would be Don't buy a black one. I had a 350 in black and kept it flawless but it was tough. I hated anything getting on the finish.
I now have a Platinum Graphite and I can't tell you how much I love this color and how easy it is to keep it looking showroom condition.

kannibul · 03-03-2010, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

I feel sorry for OCD types....It's hard for them ever to be satisfied. I have a friend on another forum who is way over the top...He keeps buying additional cars as his "Intended" daily drivers succumb to his OCD'ness. He has an Audi TT that he has replaced virtually every interior panel that has ever gotten even a scuff, and has a back-up stock of parts in case even the smallest flaw is discovered in the future. He has indexed drawers of replacement hardware that would put Home Depot to shame...He refers to this car as his beater.....Yikes!

These are the kinds of guys you want to buy cars from! In fact I just did....A 2003 VW GTI anniversary edition with 11K miles on it. Only ever in the rain 3 times in 7 years. I had to pick it up on a snowy day and it almost broke the seller's heart. I like to keep my stuff nice, but I can't let it dominate my life... My condolences, and best of luck working that out....

Moderation is key to maintaining sanity!

That's why I've not fixed the chip in my hood yet. Sad part is, I'm more likely to make it look WORSE by fixing it. It's just how thing go with me...lol

kannibul · 03-03-2010, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlikNik

I would say my #1 answer would be Don't buy a black one. I had a 350 in black and kept it flawless but it was tough. I hated anything getting on the finish.
I now have a Platinum Graphite and I can't tell you how much I love this color and how easy it is to keep it looking showroom condition.

PG was my first choice. Same with a 6MT.

Dealer didn't have either with touring+sport, black interior, all options except nav...and they said they'd get one for me for list.

I took the lesser price, which is what I got. I'm still quite happy with it- but PG is the color I'd rather have just because it HAS to be easy to maintain.

Just whatever you do end up being able to see, it'll be harder to fix....

arcticreaver · 03-03-2010, 01:59 PM

i guess just buy the car and don't drive it?

it's a car, it's tough for the few months, but after that, you just have to live with the fact tha nothing is perfect and that perfect doesn't exists. do what you can with the car but don't blame yourself for something that happened which wasn't in your control.

Montez · 03-03-2010, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Either you plan to keep the car in a show room or you plan to drive it. Seeing that anyone buying a 370 is in the latter category, wear and tear is a fact of life. As you have the car longer, the little chips, dings, etc will have less impact. That's not to say that I don't cringe any time I notice a new rock chip on the bumper. However, I don't freak out that my new car is blemished. Hell, it's a year old (for me) now and I'm using it. Frankly, I'd much rather have a car with some signs of wear but have had the opportunity to drive the tires off it rather than have a perfect car that I've barely sat in.

Exactly!

labk888 · 03-03-2010, 07:10 PM

Add me to the OCD list... I've never owned a white vehicle... always black. Is white just as difficult to keep "perfect" as black? What color would you say is the easiest?

Jeffblue · 03-03-2010, 07:25 PM

I scratched my Altima with my gym bag today by accident, so i'm selling it.

....i mean i was selling it anyway but i sound like more of a psycho when i put it that way.

SoCal 370Z · 03-03-2010, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffblue

I scratched my Altima with my gym bag today by accident, so i'm selling it.

So which one are you selling? The gym bag or the Altima?

03-03-2010, 07:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
rcm2525 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mountains of VA Posts: 133 Drives: 370z NISMO PG #0260 Rep Power: 16	Lots of Valium and a double Bourbon. __________________ ____ "To live outside the law you must be honest" - B.D.

03-03-2010, 07:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
IDZRVIT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,659 Drives: '13 CTS-V, '76 Vette Rep Power: 27	Buy identical Z's. Drive the first and put the second one in a bubble. There is a pic of the bubble car in another post. __________________ "America.... still builds rockets!" Vette: 355 cid, 400 rwhp '13 CTS-V Coupe: 6.2L LSA, 556HP

03-03-2010, 10:22 AM	#19 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 197	1. Always Keep it in the Garage 2. Dont tail gate (decrease rock chips) Now to keep that show car shine or better: Zaino Products Z-7 Show Car Wash: Zaino Store Z-18 ClayBar: Zaino Store Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner Swirl Remover: Zaino Store Z-AIO All-in-one: Zaino Store Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches: Zaino Store Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes: Zaino Store PORTER CABLE LAKE COUTRY CCS PADS i also use menzerna and CG, but Zaino has nice kit start with that if you need anymore help just let me know! good luck and happy detailing __________________ Rather be driving my Z Last edited by feelzpwr91; 03-03-2010 at 10:38 AM.

03-03-2010, 10:48 AM	#22 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	I feel sorry for OCD types....It's hard for them ever to be satisfied. I have a friend on another forum who is way over the top...He keeps buying additional cars as his "Intended" daily drivers succumb to his OCD'ness. He has an Audi TT that he has replaced virtually every interior panel that has ever gotten even a scuff, and has a back-up stock of parts in case even the smallest flaw is discovered in the future. He has indexed drawers of replacement hardware that would put Home Depot to shame...He refers to this car as his beater.....Yikes! These are the kinds of guys you want to buy cars from! In fact I just did....A 2003 VW GTI anniversary edition with 11K miles on it. Only ever in the rain 3 times in 7 years. I had to pick it up on a snowy day and it almost broke the seller's heart. I like to keep my stuff nice, but I can't let it dominate my life... My condolences, and best of luck working that out.... __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

03-03-2010, 10:51 AM	#23 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	I would say my #1 answer would be Don't buy a black one. I had a 350 in black and kept it flawless but it was tough. I hated anything getting on the finish. I now have a Platinum Graphite and I can't tell you how much I love this color and how easy it is to keep it looking showroom condition. __________________ Enjoy my Audio Install Videos. http://www.the370z.com/audio-video/1...ll-videos.html

03-03-2010, 08:51 AM	#18 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	Look out how beautiful some of these restored 240/260z cars are. Its important to take the best care you can of your car in all aspects. but asthetically speaking, your paint isn't permanent. If you love the car enough to keep it to the point that wear and tear on its exterior become bothersome, get it repainted. If a 40 year old car can look good repainted then your 5 year old car can look good repainted.

03-03-2010, 10:44 AM	#20 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	After the newness wears off, I'll be less OCD. Until then, I've told everyone that if they see a mushroom cloud, it's because someone did my Z wrong.

03-03-2010, 01:59 PM	#26 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	i guess just buy the car and don't drive it? it's a car, it's tough for the few months, but after that, you just have to live with the fact tha nothing is perfect and that perfect doesn't exists. do what you can with the car but don't blame yourself for something that happened which wasn't in your control. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/arcticreaver - FaceBook http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sam-yang/a/832/325 - LinkedIn Profile

03-03-2010, 07:10 PM	#28 (permalink)
labk888 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Big D Posts: 233 Drives: '10 370Z PW 6MT T&S Rep Power: 532	Add me to the OCD list... I've never owned a white vehicle... always black. Is white just as difficult to keep "perfect" as black? What color would you say is the easiest?

03-03-2010, 07:25 PM	#29 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	I scratched my Altima with my gym bag today by accident, so i'm selling it. ....i mean i was selling it anyway but i sound like more of a psycho when i put it that way.

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