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I had a black car for 3 years and I was a slave of the car. It is a biatch to keep clean. No more black car for me!

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Old 03-07-2010, 10:55 PM   #31 (permalink)
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I had a black car for 3 years and I was a slave of the car. It is a biatch to keep clean. No more black car for me!
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Old 03-08-2010, 12:57 PM   #32 (permalink)
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So it's not the Z per se, it's simply the color black..? I too have a black Z and I live in the country down a gravel driveway, so you can imagine how my car looks, dusty in the summer and muddy in the winter. But you know what? It's still a blast to drive, I have not entered any car shows nor do I plan to in the future. So when I can I wash it and admire it for a day or two that's great, and when it's dirty I just shrug my shoulders and give it some gas, and you know that always makes me feel better.
Very true....but I'm not even really worried wiht the aspect of it constantly being dirty - I can deal with that. It's just it's inherent proclivity to get (or rather show) scratches and chips. It's driving me crazy because it seems like I find a new one everyday and that's with having a leather bra and partial hood covering!

Would it be wise to touch them up and then put the clear bra on? Or can that not be done over touch-up paint.
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Old 03-08-2010, 03:29 PM   #33 (permalink)
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Very true....but I'm not even really worried wiht the aspect of it constantly being dirty - I can deal with that. It's just it's inherent proclivity to get (or rather show) scratches and chips. It's driving me crazy because it seems like I find a new one everyday and that's with having a leather bra and partial hood covering!

Would it be wise to touch them up and then put the clear bra on? Or can that not be done over touch-up paint.

You can try Dr. ColorChip: Automotive Paint Chip Repair Systems - How It Works: Simple 2-step touch up paint kit repair or LANGKA Paint Chip and Scratch Repair

I had leather bras on past cars and they caused more damage and more hassle than they were worth. I have a clear bra and it works very well.
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Old 03-08-2010, 07:48 PM   #34 (permalink)
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- Look - curvy, yet beasty looking 2dr coupe
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- Damage - any imperfection ***** me cos it's brand new
- Paranoia - everytime I park at the shops i have a small prayer there's no damage when i get back
- The want for more! - can't believe I'm constantly considering performance mods
- Maintenance - love this car so much i can't help but clean any spot when i see it, bordering on becoming OCD (i'm never like that, my room and office is like a pig sty)
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