370Z Purple/Pearlish Paint Defects

FricFrac · 08-19-2009, 10:59 AM

You will likely find that the cars with the faulty paint are close to the same serial numbers as all 370Zs likely don't have this problem or we would have heard about it a long time ago. Get the second car replaced and tell them you aren't impressed with the problem not being resolved. Its frustrating but it sounds like they are taking care of the issue.

Interesting to note that car numbers and their birthday are not always sequential. If there is a problem with the car from the factory they are often put to the side to be dealt with later in order to keep the assembly going with cars without flaws. Once the line is shut down or re-tooled, etc the flawed cars are fixed so lower serial numbers may leave the factory later.

fuct · 08-19-2009, 11:03 AM

any pics of this purple/pearlish issue?

Bibimbap · 08-19-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ougirlkel

It doesn't have the quality of even a $20k car........

Maybe you should have waited on the 2nd year model, ever think about that? This car is well worth the money whether you think it is or isn't. Stop complaining about how much you hate the car and be more helpful as to how other people can be helped with if this situation happens to them.

spmcpa · 08-19-2009, 03:53 PM

Do not concur. I'd be very unhappy as well to find TWO unsatisfactory vehicles with serious cosmetic defects after I'd spent $30 -40k...but at least they appear to be trying. Nevertheless, there are few or no points in trying, only in getting it right.

spm, cpa

didymus · 08-19-2009, 03:59 PM

08-19-2009, 04:08 PM

need pics

Supergoji · 08-19-2009, 04:40 PM

red on nissans has been defective since nissan has had red cars.

Alexus · 08-19-2009, 04:46 PM

You took the gamble buying a new first-year model car. Deal with it, it's normal that there are some defects and fortunately for us who are waiting for the 2010s to come out these problems will be resolved.

rudi · 08-19-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexus

You took the gamble buying a new first-year model car. Deal with it, it's normal that there are some defects and fortunately for us who are waiting for the 2010s to come out these problems will be resolved.

If Nissan has not worked out how to paint a car by now it's not going to be any better by 2010.

08-19-2009, 05:52 PM

Solution: Dont buy red!

Alexus · 08-19-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rudi

If Nissan has not worked out how to paint a car by now it's not going to be any better by 2010.

Even a first-year model, $90k USD, 2009 BMW M3 has loads of orange peel and paint defects. It's not a matter of figuring out how to paint a car... the line the 370Z is being built on in the Tochigi plant is virtually brand new. It's a matter of fine-tuning it. You simply cannot, realistically, expect a virtually flawless, $30-40k first-year model car. If the new M3 can get orange peel even with the Regensberg plant's rigorous quality control, I'm pretty sure the 370Z can get moisture under the clear.

Besides, I believe that it's a known fact that red is a difficult color to paint. The best solution is to simply avoid it.

ougirlkel · 08-19-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bibimbap

Maybe you should have waited on the 2nd year model, ever think about that? This car is well worth the money whether you think it is or isn't. Stop complaining about how much you hate the car and be more helpful as to how other people can be helped with if this situation happens to them.

I don't "hate" the car...I just expect that it be the quality I paid for...especially when it comes to the paint! I don't think it's a lot to ask that my Red paint be nearly flawless....

ougirlkel · 08-19-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

any pics of this purple/pearlish issue?

Not yet...it's really hard to photograph because the Red is so bright and it has to be in the perfect lighting...If I get some, I will share! Right now I don't even have the car...it is at the dealer AGAIN...

BigD · 08-20-2009, 09:13 AM

I know how you feel.
I have the same problems with my car.
Both front and back bumpers are full of orange peel.
I can not believe that Nissan would allow cars with such paint defects to be released to the market.
Not only there is orange peel but the clear coat is the worst I've EVER seen. It's so soft that the paint scratches and chips extremely easy.
Maybe I've been spoiled with a long list of German cars. Maybe I expect more then I should from a Nissan, but then again, when you pay Aus$75,000 for a car (US$62,500), you can expect the paint to be without major defects.

alan93rsa · 08-20-2009, 10:49 AM

Mine was red and I am picky about the paint. I never found any paint defects.

08-19-2009, 10:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	You will likely find that the cars with the faulty paint are close to the same serial numbers as all 370Zs likely don't have this problem or we would have heard about it a long time ago. Get the second car replaced and tell them you aren't impressed with the problem not being resolved. Its frustrating but it sounds like they are taking care of the issue. Interesting to note that car numbers and their birthday are not always sequential. If there is a problem with the car from the factory they are often put to the side to be dealt with later in order to keep the assembly going with cars without flaws. Once the line is shut down or re-tooled, etc the flawed cars are fixed so lower serial numbers may leave the factory later. __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

08-19-2009, 04:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
Alexus Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 178 Drives: The Beast Rep Power: 16	You took the gamble buying a new first-year model car. Deal with it, it's normal that there are some defects and fortunately for us who are waiting for the 2010s to come out these problems will be resolved. __________________ "The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." -General George S. Patton Jr., 1885-1945

08-20-2009, 10:49 AM	#30 (permalink)
alan93rsa Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 412 Drives: 16 Cayman GT4 Red Rep Power: 220	Mine was red and I am picky about the paint. I never found any paint defects. __________________ 16 Cayman GT4, Carmine Red, Buckets, PCCB etc. Last edited by alan93rsa; 08-20-2009 at 10:52 AM.

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blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	need pics

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blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Solution: Dont buy red!

08-20-2009, 09:13 AM	#29 (permalink)
BigD Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 15 Drives: red 370z 7a Rep Power: 16	I know how you feel. I have the same problems with my car. Both front and back bumpers are full of orange peel. I can not believe that Nissan would allow cars with such paint defects to be released to the market. Not only there is orange peel but the clear coat is the worst I've EVER seen. It's so soft that the paint scratches and chips extremely easy. Maybe I've been spoiled with a long list of German cars. Maybe I expect more then I should from a Nissan, but then again, when you pay Aus$75,000 for a car (US$62,500), you can expect the paint to be without major defects.