What did you do with your Z today III

pedZ · 04-13-2012, 09:43 AM

Good morning everyone! Let's make it a great Friday.

EazyD · 04-13-2012, 09:46 AM

Brought my Z in to the dealer because they have a paintless-dent-removal guy there today to fix my door ding.

I have a question I posted in the Detailing section of the forum re: rock chips, if anyone has advice for me (hint: i don't think I want to try Dr. Colorchip, I'd probably mess it up. 2 rock chips on a white car on the front fender near the headlight)

Scorpio0124 · 04-13-2012, 09:58 AM

Good day for a wash & wax

Alchemy · 04-13-2012, 10:02 AM

Onzedge, how was your Koni install?? Did you encounter any unexpected hiccups??

Alchemy · 04-13-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

Brought my Z in to the dealer because they have a paintless-dent-removal guy there today to fix my door ding.

I have a question I posted in the Detailing section of the forum re: rock chips, if anyone has advice for me (hint: i don't think I want to try Dr. Colorchip, I'd probably mess it up. 2 rock chips on a white car on the front fender near the headlight)

The dr colorchip looks pretty fool proof from the application vids I have seen.

m4a1mustang · 04-13-2012, 10:05 AM

Dr. Colorchip is fantastic! Reminds me I need to order a kit for the Honda.

TheGreatOne · 04-13-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

The pile of parts I loaded into my Z this morning for tomorrows install

Ohhh, I love when parts pile up...been a while since I've had that happen

Morning all!!! TGIF

EazyD · 04-13-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Dr. Colorchip is fantastic! Reminds me I need to order a kit for the Honda.

But does it look seamless? (as opposed to sanding the entire fender and fixing and clearcoating)

Also, would I use the Dr. Colorchip paint or use the paint pen the dealer gave me? (pearl white car)

m4a1mustang · 04-13-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

But does it look seamless? (as opposed to sanding the entire fender and fixing and clearcoating)

Also, would I use the Dr. Colorchip paint or use the paint pen the dealer gave me? (pearl white car)

It depends on how deep the chip is. In my experience the paint is mixed perfectly, so it matches the factory stuff just right. With light, small chips you can get a seamless repair. With deeper stuff that goes down to the metal... not so much. You can layer it up but you're really just making it so that you don't notice the chip unless you are actively looking for them.

Gauge · 04-13-2012, 10:12 AM

If it's just paint dmg and not an actual scratch on the surface of your bumper as well, just use Dr. Color Chip. I'm actually planning on using my Dr. Colorchip kit tonight on a rather large chip on my front bumper, I'll take pics for you and let you know.

Also, why do car parts have to be so expensive... so much I want to do, so little money I have :'(

onzedge · 04-13-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Alchemy

Onzedge, how was your Koni install?? Did you encounter any unexpected hiccups??

The Koni install was smooth as silk with no problems.

ZMan8 · 04-13-2012, 10:39 AM

Good morning all. TGIF!

m4a1mustang · 04-13-2012, 10:40 AM

ZMan8 · 04-13-2012, 10:51 AM

Alchemy those parts look

ZMan8 · 04-13-2012, 11:01 AM

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Gauge Track Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Madison WI Posts: 867 Drives: 2012 370Z Nismo PW Rep Power: 15	If it's just paint dmg and not an actual scratch on the surface of your bumper as well, just use Dr. Color Chip. I'm actually planning on using my Dr. Colorchip kit tonight on a rather large chip on my front bumper, I'll take pics for you and let you know. Also, why do car parts have to be so expensive... so much I want to do, so little money I have :'( __________________ I am a demon bolt slayer. Last edited by Gauge; 04-13-2012 at 10:15 AM.

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