The chip, dent, and scratch thread!

resdm50 · 03-22-2010, 06:17 AM

With so many posts lately by owners lamenting some of the damages done to their Z's on the roads and what not, I figured we should start a thread to share the "imperfections" if you will, on our 370's. These things always seem a little bit easier to take when you know other people are in the same boat.

I for one, have a few small chips on my hood and fenders, as well as a tiny scratch on the plastic grill of the front bumper.

j.arnaldo · 03-22-2010, 12:14 PM

Everybody's in the same boat, guy. Let's see: Sand, bugs, flying little rocks, envious slobs that key our beaZts, bird droppings with their acid content... Accepting that reality makes it easier to live with it, my friend. There's always the clay bar, synthetic waxes, and other detailing thingies to keep us "happy" during those trying times! Greetings!

antman22 · 03-22-2010, 12:48 PM

i've got one or two small little chips on the hood and the nose of my Z. not all that noticeable since I have PG.
had a close call with a door ding yesterday. guy in a g37 parked next to me left his door open while loading up his groceries. wind blew the door open even more and got about 2 cm away from my Z. He was totally oblivious to this and there was nothing I could do as I was rushing to get to my car. He left it open until I revved my engine to back out. Some people just pay not attention to whats going on around them...

mspeasl · 03-22-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by resdm50

With so many posts lately by owners lamenting some of the damages done to their Z's on the roads and what not, I figured we should start a thread to share the "imperfections" if you will, on our 370's. These things always seem a little bit easier to take when you know other people are in the same boat.

I for one, have a few small chips on my hood and fenders, as well as a tiny scratch on the plastic grill of the front bumper.

Welcome to the world of "NISSAN PAINT", it sucks!! My 03 350 was perfect when I purchased it new in Aug of 02. By April of 09 and 56K it looked like it had been in a war...................... And it started the day after I got it. BTW: Nissan will not do anything about it.

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j.arnaldo · 03-22-2010, 01:28 PM

Yeah, that's one of Nissan's Achilles' heels, so to speak. They just compensate that flaw with great, solid engines, cooling systems, electrical systems, ATs, strong chassis, etc. So, all in all, I'll stick to Nissan (I've owned 6, so far).

Hi-Step'n370Z · 03-22-2010, 02:12 PM

Just for starters, the first thing I did after I bough my Z was to buy the following:

• Nissan touch up paint. (already has clear coat in it)
• Clear coat touch up.
• McGuires Scratch X 2.0.
• Shamois towels.
• Microfiber auto cloth towels.
• Easy Grip Sponge applicator for the Scratch X.
• Turtle Wax bug and tar remover.
• A nice silver wash bucket to match my car. (I mean......ya know)

The car wash soap and wax and anything else are to be purchased next, after I make my decision as to what they will be, along with some good quality sponges for washing the Roadster top.

I am interested it that "road wrap" that someone posted to the Forum about, that sounds like just the thing for trips. I am thinking it's a temporary fix, can be removed, then re-applied as needed. I personally do not want the permanent paint protector.
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This Beautiful 370Z Roadster ain't my first Rodeo. Bring it on!!
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antman22 · 03-22-2010, 02:55 PM

i need to buy touch up for those just in case moments...can you pick it up from the dealership/online? i've never done any paintwork on a car before ::time to search the DIY section::

wheee! · 03-22-2010, 02:59 PM

My dealer provided a bottle of touch up paint for me after I had the Bumper redone (Rear Bumper in for painting).
Just in time too, as a rock landed on the hood (10 inches past the clear bra

) and left a nice chip. The touch up paint did the job nicely. It is a little noticeable, but it is better than a chip....

Hi-Step'n370Z · 03-22-2010, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

My dealer provided a bottle of touch up paint for me after I had the Bumper redone (Rear Bumper in for painting).
Just in time too, as a rock landed on the hood (10 inches past the clear bra

) and left a nice chip. The touch up paint did the job nicely. It is a little noticeable, but it is better than a chip....

That's where the Scratch-X may help you. "MAY" help. If you don't have too much of a paint blob, Scratch-X may do the trick to help blend the touch up with the rest of the paint. Practice on another car in an area that isn't noticeable to see how to use it. It may take a few applications to get it smooth. Go to Meguiar's site and watch the vid on how to use it, along with other products. I am not endorsing Meguiar's, I only buy some of their products, and the Scratch-X is a very mild rubbing compound/fine scratch and blemish remover.

40th370z · 03-22-2010, 04:20 PM

Mid April my Z arrives, I've already made arrangements with the local decal shop to apply 3Ms clearbra ,although I am a bit worried about possible fading where the clear bra doesn't cover ,hoping this will prevent a few dings an nicks.

Car Bra Clear Bra ClearBra Invisible Auto Paint Protection Film Vancouver ClearBra.ca

wheee! · 03-22-2010, 04:38 PM

sweet! thanks for the tip!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hi-Step'n370Z

That's where the Scratch-X may help you. "MAY" help. If you don't have too much of a paint blob, Scratch-X may do the trick to help blend the touch up with the rest of the paint. Practice on another car in an area that isn't noticeable to see how to use it. It may take a few applications to get it smooth. Go to Meguiar's site and watch the vid on how to use it, along with other products. I am not endorsing Meguiar's, I only buy some of their products, and the Scratch-X is a very mild rubbing compound/fine scratch and blemish remover.

Montez · 03-22-2010, 05:52 PM

These threads seem to be the most popular and numerous, especially recently! Mspeasl hit it on the nose, could not have said it better myself! Since about 2000 Nissan's paint has been pretty weak, at least on the Max and Z's.

blinkme323 · 03-22-2010, 10:45 PM

I've got a few tiny chips on my hood and some micro-scratches (gotta love black). I'm getting her detailed this week though, so hopefully I can get both those issues rectified.

Z-WHIZ · 03-23-2010, 03:52 PM

Ugh...where do I begin? Most of the imperfections on my Z are very minor, but frustrating nonetheless. Tiny chips, scratches, underbody spoiler is all scraped up. Funny thing is, no one else even notices this stuff, I'm the only one who catches it , lol

Nick911sc · 04-03-2010, 04:07 PM

I'm bumping this thread for the sole reason of venting my frustration. Got my first rock chip in my hood today

03-22-2010, 06:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
resdm50 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 80 Drives: 2008 350z Rep Power: 16	The chip, dent, and scratch thread! With so many posts lately by owners lamenting some of the damages done to their Z's on the roads and what not, I figured we should start a thread to share the "imperfections" if you will, on our 370's. These things always seem a little bit easier to take when you know other people are in the same boat. I for one, have a few small chips on my hood and fenders, as well as a tiny scratch on the plastic grill of the front bumper.

03-22-2010, 02:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
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03-22-2010, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Everybody's in the same boat, guy. Let's see: Sand, bugs, flying little rocks, envious slobs that key our beaZts, bird droppings with their acid content... Accepting that reality makes it easier to live with it, my friend. There's always the clay bar, synthetic waxes, and other detailing thingies to keep us "happy" during those trying times! Greetings!

03-22-2010, 12:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	i've got one or two small little chips on the hood and the nose of my Z. not all that noticeable since I have PG. had a close call with a door ding yesterday. guy in a g37 parked next to me left his door open while loading up his groceries. wind blew the door open even more and got about 2 cm away from my Z. He was totally oblivious to this and there was nothing I could do as I was rushing to get to my car. He left it open until I revved my engine to back out. Some people just pay not attention to whats going on around them...

03-22-2010, 01:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Yeah, that's one of Nissan's Achilles' heels, so to speak. They just compensate that flaw with great, solid engines, cooling systems, electrical systems, ATs, strong chassis, etc. So, all in all, I'll stick to Nissan (I've owned 6, so far).

03-22-2010, 02:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 278	Just for starters, the first thing I did after I bough my Z was to buy the following: • Nissan touch up paint. (already has clear coat in it) • Clear coat touch up. • McGuires Scratch X 2.0. • Shamois towels. • Microfiber auto cloth towels. • Easy Grip Sponge applicator for the Scratch X. • Turtle Wax bug and tar remover. • A nice silver wash bucket to match my car. (I mean......ya know) The car wash soap and wax and anything else are to be purchased next, after I make my decision as to what they will be, along with some good quality sponges for washing the Roadster top. I am interested it that "road wrap" that someone posted to the Forum about, that sounds like just the thing for trips. I am thinking it's a temporary fix, can be removed, then re-applied as needed. I personally do not want the permanent paint protector. . . . This Beautiful 370Z Roadster ain't my first Rodeo. Bring it on!! . .

03-22-2010, 02:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	i need to buy touch up for those just in case moments...can you pick it up from the dealership/online? i've never done any paintwork on a car before ::time to search the DIY section::

03-22-2010, 04:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
40th370z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 134 Drives: 2010-370z-40th Ann. Rep Power: 297	Mid April my Z arrives, I've already made arrangements with the local decal shop to apply 3Ms clearbra ,although I am a bit worried about possible fading where the clear bra doesn't cover ,hoping this will prevent a few dings an nicks. Car Bra Clear Bra ClearBra Invisible Auto Paint Protection Film Vancouver ClearBra.ca

03-22-2010, 05:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Montez Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan Beach, Ca Posts: 604 Drives: 16 LEX GS,09 Z,03Max Rep Power: 17	These threads seem to be the most popular and numerous, especially recently! Mspeasl hit it on the nose, could not have said it better myself! Since about 2000 Nissan's paint has been pretty weak, at least on the Max and Z's.

03-22-2010, 10:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
blinkme323 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 227 Drives: 09 370z Base w/Sport Rep Power: 16	I've got a few tiny chips on my hood and some micro-scratches (gotta love black). I'm getting her detailed this week though, so hopefully I can get both those issues rectified.

03-23-2010, 03:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
Z-WHIZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 115 Drives: 370 Base Rep Power: 16	Ugh...where do I begin? Most of the imperfections on my Z are very minor, but frustrating nonetheless. Tiny chips, scratches, underbody spoiler is all scraped up. Funny thing is, no one else even notices this stuff, I'm the only one who catches it , lol

04-03-2010, 04:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nick911sc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 1,698 Drives: 2010 Nissan GT-R Rep Power: 20	I'm bumping this thread for the sole reason of venting my frustration. Got my first rock chip in my hood today