Almost at my breaking point

370Zsteve · 04-08-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-WHIZ

What really put me over the top was when I was wiping a spot on the trunk with a brand new microfiber towel and it put several scratches in the paint that I can't buff out!

The towel was brand new but so what, wiping dirt with a towel is going to scratch your paint.

WICKED_GRIN · 04-08-2010, 09:08 AM

^^ I agree

WICKED_GRIN · 04-08-2010, 09:10 AM

One grain of sand on the sponge or fancy towel is going to snatch the ego!

texmedic · 04-08-2010, 09:17 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.

SiXK · 04-08-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

One grain of sand on the sponge or fancy towel is going to snatch the ego!

True, but if you're just a little careful with your towels that doesn't happen. Has never happened to me.

The best way to avoid that is small towels. I don't use any big towels, just have a stack of small ones.

WICKED_GRIN · 04-08-2010, 09:29 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, 09:34 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, 09:41 AM

^^ He has friends!

texmedic · 04-08-2010, 09:43 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!

Lug · 04-08-2010, 11:21 AM

I looked up some prices for you.

z350boy · 04-08-2010, 11:32 AM

What about a vinyl wrap??.....you can choose ANY color and it will cost about $2500

Jeffblue · 04-08-2010, 11:36 AM

i thought you're not supposed to wipe your car with a new towel. Most of them say to wash it before using.

cab83_750 · 04-08-2010, 12:06 PM

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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, 12:35 PM

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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?

Montez · 04-08-2010, 12:38 PM

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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,

04-08-2010, 11:21 AM	#40 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	I looked up some prices for you. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs Last edited by Lug; 04-08-2010 at 11:23 AM.

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WICKED_GRIN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New England Posts: 466 Drives: 370Z Roadster Black Rep Power: 15	^^ I agree

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	i thought you're not supposed to wipe your car with a new towel. Most of them say to wash it before using.