Rocky road...

Junior370z · 05-08-2009, 10:17 PM

I was washing my car today and found 2 chips on the hood from rocks on the road! At the very moment I couldn't stop thinking about the thread SoCal370 started about the clear protective film. I just kept delaying on doing it because I didn't think it was going to happen so soon! You know how it is... Use the extra money for the bolt ons. Now when I drive around I can't stop thinking about those rocks and wish I had them in front of me so I can smash them to dust LOL! For those who don't have chips yet I'd get the film thing done and save yourself the heart ache.

I know it's nothing, but ITS MY BABY!!! Has this happened to anyone else?

spearfish25 · 05-08-2009, 10:21 PM

I've read that once you apply these protective films, you make it very difficult to repaint the coated body panel. Anyone heard this before? I'd rather deal with some little chips knowing I can repaint the body panel rather than shell out for a protective film that makes touch-up work or refinishing a challenge. What about your first chip on a panel that you've paid for the clear bra protection? That stuff isn't impervious to everything...

Junior370z · 05-08-2009, 10:25 PM

True, but it probably would have saved me from the 2 chips I have. Someone should come up with front end force field LOL!

eXo5 · 05-08-2009, 10:36 PM

its a car. The more frequently you drive the the better chance its gona get scratched chipped or dented. Just be happy little chips are all you got. 5 days after buying my 350z kids thought it would be cool to throw a brick at my driver side door. Once that happened I felt as if I wasted my money. And from that night on that car was cursed.

I had someone back into it, someone tapped my rear bumper with their car, I backed into a low brick wall that jacked up my bumper and ended up putting it into a guard rail. The car was never raced or rode hard. I made every attempt to be careful but some things just arnt meant to be....

I did seel it for more than the KBB was worth tho

mspeasl · 05-08-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by eXo5

its a car. The more frequently you drive the the better chance its gona get scratched chipped or dented.

No it's not just a car, it's a Nissan 350 now 370 Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nissan must use the cheapest paint that is out there. I have never owned a car in my 67 years that rock chips like the Z's do.........

Pushing_Tin · 05-08-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mspeasl

No it's not just a car, it's a Nissan 350 now 370 Z!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nissan must use the cheapest paint that is out there. I have never owned a car in my 67 years that rock chips like the Z's do.........

The paint on the Z isn't great, but it's much better than the paint on my IS350. That car had pretty paint, but it was unbelievably thin.

ZYUL8R · 05-08-2009, 10:36 PM

Well i can say for one thing...this was a huge thing on the 350z...it didn't take much daily driving to litter you hood with chips.

Cyberium · 05-08-2009, 10:56 PM

I say don't worry so much about it. First time I took the 370z for a little highway driving a truck spit a nice sized rock at my windshield. So much for that.

So I stopped worrying about every little chip and dent. I mean I don't drive right behind trucks and I avoid bumps and pot holes like the plague and never drive in the rain. But when you start worrying about every little blemish you'll end up killing your driving excitement.

Junior370z · 05-08-2009, 11:16 PM

I know I shouldn't worry about it. It just pisses me off because I've only had my baby for only about a month. Hmm... Maybe if I tell my wife how bummed out I am about it she'll let me buy the HFC!

eXo5 · 05-08-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Junior370z

I know I shouldn't worry about it. It just pisses me off because I've only had my baby for only about a month. Hmm... Maybe if I tell my wife how bummed out I am about it she'll let me buy the HFC!

Just be happy it wasnt a brick...

Junior370z · 05-08-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by eXo5

Just be happy it wasnt a brick...

There would be some kids on a milk carton if that happened to me LOL!

NotmyGTR · 05-08-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Junior370z

There would be some kids on a milk carton if that happened to me LOL!

CBRich · 05-09-2009, 01:24 PM

From what I can tell this is pretty much the standard now. Every auto company uses such thin paint that just about any level of driving will result in tons of rock chips.

eXo5 · 05-09-2009, 01:27 PM

So whats the answer? Ask the paint shop to add anothe coat to your car???

mspeasl · 05-11-2009, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CBRich

From what I can tell this is pretty much the standard now. Every auto company uses such thin paint that just about any level of driving will result in tons of rock chips.

Gang,

I don't really believe that it is so much the thickness of the paint as I do the fact that it is so brittle. Since August of 02 when I took delivery of my 03 350 I have noticed chips in areas that I have never seen on any new car I have purchased since 1964. That and the bug kills that just sink into the paint on all of the new cars are ridiculous. But the body shops just love it.

05-08-2009, 10:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	Rocky road... I was washing my car today and found 2 chips on the hood from rocks on the road! At the very moment I couldn't stop thinking about the thread SoCal370 started about the clear protective film. I just kept delaying on doing it because I didn't think it was going to happen so soon! You know how it is... Use the extra money for the bolt ons. Now when I drive around I can't stop thinking about those rocks and wish I had them in front of me so I can smash them to dust LOL! For those who don't have chips yet I'd get the film thing done and save yourself the heart ache. I know it's nothing, but ITS MY BABY!!! Has this happened to anyone else? __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

05-08-2009, 10:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	True, but it probably would have saved me from the 2 chips I have. Someone should come up with front end force field LOL! __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

05-08-2009, 10:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
eXo5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: delaware Posts: 368 Drives: skateboard w/ NAWWWZ Rep Power: 672	its a car. The more frequently you drive the the better chance its gona get scratched chipped or dented. Just be happy little chips are all you got. 5 days after buying my 350z kids thought it would be cool to throw a brick at my driver side door. Once that happened I felt as if I wasted my money. And from that night on that car was cursed. I had someone back into it, someone tapped my rear bumper with their car, I backed into a low brick wall that jacked up my bumper and ended up putting it into a guard rail. The car was never raced or rode hard. I made every attempt to be careful but some things just arnt meant to be.... I did seel it for more than the KBB was worth tho __________________ Remember kids, NAWZ energy drink will not make your car go faster.

05-08-2009, 11:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
Junior370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Age: 50 Posts: 1,024 Drives: over the speed limit Rep Power: 293	I know I shouldn't worry about it. It just pisses me off because I've only had my baby for only about a month. Hmm... Maybe if I tell my wife how bummed out I am about it she'll let me buy the HFC! __________________ DON'T DO IT! ( Click to show/hide ) Stillen CBECAI-U/D PulleyGround KitSwaysSetrab Oil CoolerIchiba Rear Camber KitAgility CoiloverBerk HFCTechnosquare TuneGT-R ButtonVenaci MeshSP Performance Cross Drilled/Slotted RotorsSPC Toe BoltsBomex LipMud flapsAero Jacket Type III WingSold

05-09-2009, 01:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
eXo5 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: delaware Posts: 368 Drives: skateboard w/ NAWWWZ Rep Power: 672	So whats the answer? Ask the paint shop to add anothe coat to your car??? __________________ Remember kids, NAWZ energy drink will not make your car go faster.

05-08-2009, 10:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	I've read that once you apply these protective films, you make it very difficult to repaint the coated body panel. Anyone heard this before? I'd rather deal with some little chips knowing I can repaint the body panel rather than shell out for a protective film that makes touch-up work or refinishing a challenge. What about your first chip on a panel that you've paid for the clear bra protection? That stuff isn't impervious to everything...

05-08-2009, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
ZYUL8R Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, tx Posts: 140 Drives: 09 370z T/S, 03 S2K Rep Power: 16	Well i can say for one thing...this was a huge thing on the 350z...it didn't take much daily driving to litter you hood with chips.

05-08-2009, 10:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cyberium Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vermont Posts: 379 Drives: 370z Touring \| Sport Rep Power: 17	I say don't worry so much about it. First time I took the 370z for a little highway driving a truck spit a nice sized rock at my windshield. So much for that. So I stopped worrying about every little chip and dent. I mean I don't drive right behind trucks and I avoid bumps and pot holes like the plague and never drive in the rain. But when you start worrying about every little blemish you'll end up killing your driving excitement.

05-09-2009, 01:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	From what I can tell this is pretty much the standard now. Every auto company uses such thin paint that just about any level of driving will result in tons of rock chips.

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