Almost at my breaking point

texmedic · 04-08-2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

Yeah, I hear you. It's just SO frustrating - I mean a brand new towel putting scratches into the finish? It's almost laughable. What's even worse is my friend brought his depth gauge over and took readings from the trunk lid and the hood - the readings were anywhere from 60-70 microns, which is ridiculously thin. So, I'm not even sure that it's feasible to repair what damage there is. Otherwise I would just repair it and throw a clear bra on.

Is it really like this for all colors, or is black just especially bad?

am i the only one who is freaked out that you're using a depth guage to measure the paint? Brother you gotta not worry so much and let that go.

WICKED_GRIN · 04-08-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by texmedic

am i the only one who is freaked out that you're using a depth guage to measure the paint? Brother you gotta not worry so much and let that go.

I agree……it’s just a car, eventually you will have another new and better one and hopefully you will learn not to stress on that one!!

370Zsteve · 04-08-2010, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by texmedic

am i the only one who is freaked out that you're using a depth guage to measure the paint? Brother you gotta not worry so much and let that go.

If you check this guy's posts over the past year, you will see that he is OCD to the max. He puts towels on his seats so they "won't get scratched". Replaced his front bumper due to chips. Freaked out because he scratched his grille with his fingernail. Has a scrape underneath his car that is freaking him out. Has eight pinhole marks on his wheels that are freaking him out. Washes his wheel-wells.

He bought a black Z after his friends warned him not to 'cause of his OCD-ness. His friends know him well.

WICKED_GRIN · 04-08-2010, 08:41 AM

^^ He has friends!

texmedic · 04-08-2010, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

If you check this guy's posts over the past year, you will see that he is OCD to the max. He puts towels on his seats so they "won't get scratched". Replaced his front bumper due to chips. Freaked out because he scratched his grille with his fingernail. Has a scrape underneath his car that is freaking him out. Has eight pinhole marks on his wheels that are freaking him out. Washes his wheel-wells.

He bought a black Z after his friends warned him not to 'cause of his OCD-ness. His friends know him well.

sweet lord! i wish i had that kind of time to obsess! i think my girl scratched my hood with her ummm.... well she was bent over the... well never mind about that but anyway the point is you cant stress over the small stuff!

cab83_750 · 04-08-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

If you check this guy's posts over the past year, you will see that he is OCD to the max. He puts towels on his seats so they "won't get scratched". Replaced his front bumper due to chips. Freaked out because he scratched his grille with his fingernail. Has a scrape underneath his car that is freaking him out. Has eight pinhole marks on his wheels that are freaking him out. Washes his wheel-wells.

He bought a black Z after his friends warned him not to 'cause of his OCD-ness. His friends know him well.

Oh, wow! Excellent summary of your research.

Unsubscribing.

Z-WHIZ · 04-08-2010, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

If you check this guy's posts over the past year, you will see that he is OCD to the max. He puts towels on his seats so they "won't get scratched". Replaced his front bumper due to chips. Freaked out because he scratched his grille with his fingernail. Has a scrape underneath his car that is freaking him out. Has eight pinhole marks on his wheels that are freaking him out. Washes his wheel-wells.

He bought a black Z after his friends warned him not to 'cause of his OCD-ness. His friends know him well.

What can I say? I have an OCD problem, at least I admit it.

Are you guys saying that these scratches, nicks, etc. wouldnt bother you?

fuct · 04-08-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

What can I say? I have an OCD problem, at least I admit it.

Are you guys saying that these scratches, nicks, etc. wouldnt bother you?

they do, but we have learned to let it go. if you dont do the same you will find yourself in a padded white room, growing out your fingernails and peeing in empty glass jars.....

Modshack · 04-08-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

What can I say? I have an OCD problem, at least I admit it.

OCD is a psychological disorder. Admitting that you're Fckd up is the first step. Personally I'd seek counseling, and sell the car as it sure isn't helping. Should solve the problems..

WICKED_GRIN · 04-08-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

What can I say? I have an OCD problem, at least I admit it.

Are you guys saying that these scratches, nicks, etc. wouldnt bother you?

If you don’t want any scratches or nicks…………….don’t drive it, leave it parked in the garage!

zmyride · 04-08-2010, 01:25 PM

I was frustrated with the paint issues too on my BLACK Z, and it's only been 2 months since i bought her.

I happened to stop by Porsche dealer (next to my workplace) during lunch time, and I browsed a couple of their brand new $100K carreras. Let me tell you, i looked carefully at their paints then compared to my Z, I think their paints were sprayed by some high school kids or something. You won't believe how many bumps and scratches on their paints that i found.

After that, i don't feel so bad about the black paint on my Z now. It looks way better than the porsches.

Also if I were too OCD, i would spend $1500 and wrap the entire Z in clear bra. I dont see a reason why you would want to sell it.

Old Chuck · 04-08-2010, 01:47 PM

Orange Peel is present in all production cars. Apparently it is due to the EPA regulations and being more Green. The paints of years past did not cause orange peel but they were felt to harm the environment. That is why even high end cars have orange peel today. The other factor is cost and building to a price point. If you applied good paint then wet sanded it down between coats and then applied several other coats with sanding then you could take much of the peel out however, this is labor intensive and will not happen unless you pay for a good paint job. Given that, do as suggested and detail your car and learn to live with the life choce of a black car or have it repainted or sell it.

Montez · 04-08-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

If you check this guy's posts over the past year, you will see that he is OCD to the max. He puts towels on his seats so they "won't get scratched". Replaced his front bumper due to chips. Freaked out because he scratched his grille with his fingernail. Has a scrape underneath his car that is freaking him out. Has eight pinhole marks on his wheels that are freaking him out. Washes his wheel-wells.

He bought a black Z after his friends warned him not to 'cause of his OCD-ness. His friends know him well.

Wow,

dropped1 · 04-10-2010, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by texmedic

am i the only one who is freaked out that you're using a depth guage to measure the paint? Brother you gotta not worry so much and let that go.

Its actually quite common in the detailing community to measure paint thickness prior to doing heavy paint correction...

Check out autopia.org if you want detailing tips Z-WHIZ. Plenty of profressional detailers, and enthusiasts. Some extremely OCD with their car detailing.

Don't get a budget paint job...you won't be happy. First lesson learned, Don't ever buy a black car!

ZYGOTE · 04-10-2010, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dropped1

Its actually quite common in the detailing community to measure paint thickness prior to doing heavy paint correction...

Check out autopia.org if you want detailing tips Z-WHIZ. Plenty of profressional detailers, and enthusiasts. Some extremely OCD with their car detailing.

Don't get a budget paint job...you won't be happy. First lesson learned, Don't ever buy a black car!

Some interesting stuff on there, thanks for the suggestion.

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WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 16	^^ He has friends!

04-08-2010, 01:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 17	I was frustrated with the paint issues too on my BLACK Z, and it's only been 2 months since i bought her. I happened to stop by Porsche dealer (next to my workplace) during lunch time, and I browsed a couple of their brand new $100K carreras. Let me tell you, i looked carefully at their paints then compared to my Z, I think their paints were sprayed by some high school kids or something. You won't believe how many bumps and scratches on their paints that i found. After that, i don't feel so bad about the black paint on my Z now. It looks way better than the porsches. Also if I were too OCD, i would spend $1500 and wrap the entire Z in clear bra. I dont see a reason why you would want to sell it.

04-08-2010, 01:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
Old Chuck Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida & SC Posts: 86 Drives: 05 Tundra& 02 Subaru Rep Power: 17	Orange Peel is present in all production cars. Apparently it is due to the EPA regulations and being more Green. The paints of years past did not cause orange peel but they were felt to harm the environment. That is why even high end cars have orange peel today. The other factor is cost and building to a price point. If you applied good paint then wet sanded it down between coats and then applied several other coats with sanding then you could take much of the peel out however, this is labor intensive and will not happen unless you pay for a good paint job. Given that, do as suggested and detail your car and learn to live with the life choce of a black car or have it repainted or sell it.