Official Gun Metallic 370Z Thread

Skeeterbop · 11-12-2011, 04:00 PM

Going back on monday due to service department being closed.

LakeShow · 11-12-2011, 04:49 PM

I'm going back Tuesday for full evaluation and the verdict on what needs to be done to correct the paint on this brand new car.

Skeeterbop · 11-12-2011, 10:52 PM

Well, since i got bored I fired off an inquisitive email to Nissan about the proper course of action (both for my info as well as the dealer if I have issues there). I know I won't get a response before Monday, but at least the ball is rolling for me. I'll keep you guys updated on what happens with mine since it isn't too bad my hopes aren't high, but it should be under warranty so I might as well fix it.

slumpey · 11-14-2011, 09:53 AM

Skeeterbop and Lakeshow: keep us informed. I want to see if I should go ahead and take my car to have my 2 paint issues looked out.

MJB · 11-14-2011, 10:04 AM

Wow, I'm glad I came across these thread. I have an 09, PW, and I have a couple spots on the car like you guys are describing. At first, I just thought i could clay bar off... didn't work, tried waxing it, still nothing. I looked really closely and noticed its under the clear coat. It looks like a darkish color stain about the size of a dime. I have 2 spots where I found these.

LakeShow · 11-14-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MJB

Wow, I'm glad I came across these thread. I have an 09, PW, and I have a couple spots on the car like you guys are describing. At first, I just thought i could clay bar off... didn't work, tried waxing it, still nothing. I looked really closely and noticed its under the clear coat. It looks like a darkish color stain about the size of a dime. I have 2 spots where I found these.

Can you post a pic?

Skeeterbop · 11-14-2011, 01:44 PM

Going back again this afternoon, I talked to one of the service guys and he looked at it and agreed with me. But he said the service manager would have to look it over. I'm planning on washing it again before going in since it has been windy the last couple days and then rained last night.

Skeeterbop · 11-14-2011, 05:35 PM

Well, the dealership is going to do a repaint, but i believe only of the hatch since that is the only area i have an issue with. Taking it in next monday to drop off.

b1adesofcha0s · 11-14-2011, 05:46 PM

Hmm I have noticed some spots on my hood that I could not get off the last 2-3 times I washed the car. Not sure if it is the same issue or not, but I will try to take pics soon. Only thing is mine is an 09 PG and not GM. Those spots weren't there before so it may be something else.

Also, I will post pics of my PG Z when I get home from work

Skeeterbop · 11-14-2011, 10:25 PM

This is what mine looks like, it actually goes all the way across this part of the hatch.

LakeShow · 11-14-2011, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

This is what mine looks like, it actually goes all the way across this part of the hatch.

Holy sh** that's just exactly like mine. Isn't repainting go on carfax and depreciate or what? Also I heard they cannot match the paint exactly. That's bulls**t to repaint a car. That's unacceptable to repaint a brand new car. I have to go in tomorrow for my appointment.

Skeeterbop · 11-14-2011, 11:11 PM

I don't know, I think it depends on why they repaint it. I think that for something like this it shouldn't go on any history report since it is a defect from the factory. The minimal body work they did on my door when somebody backed into it; isn't on my carfax report I ran a couple days ago.

LakeShow · 11-14-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Skeeterbop

I don't know, I think it depends on why they repaint it. I think that for something like this it shouldn't go on any history report since it is a defect from the factory. The minimal body work they did on my door when somebody backed into it; isn't on my carfax report I ran a couple days ago.

Now the most important thing is making the paint the same exact color it was before and match perfectly. I may be wrong on this but do they have to remove certain parts and panels of the car for painting. You know like the inside of the hood, inside the doors, inside the hatch, inside the gas tank, etc. Repainting is a serious job.

Skeeterbop · 11-15-2011, 12:00 AM

For something like this, I would think their priorities would look like this:
1. Mask the window very well
2. remove spoiler
3. Mask underneath the hatch and adjacent panels to keep overspray out/off.

Juan@AEperformance · 11-15-2011, 01:04 PM

looks like stretch marks lol. Don't trip too much on color matching. Its not that hard, just remember you get what you pay for.

11-12-2011, 04:00 PM	#121 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Going back on monday due to service department being closed. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-12-2011, 04:49 PM	#122 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	I'm going back Tuesday for full evaluation and the verdict on what needs to be done to correct the paint on this brand new car. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

11-12-2011, 10:52 PM	#123 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Well, since i got bored I fired off an inquisitive email to Nissan about the proper course of action (both for my info as well as the dealer if I have issues there). I know I won't get a response before Monday, but at least the ball is rolling for me. I'll keep you guys updated on what happens with mine since it isn't too bad my hopes aren't high, but it should be under warranty so I might as well fix it. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-14-2011, 01:44 PM	#127 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Going back again this afternoon, I talked to one of the service guys and he looked at it and agreed with me. But he said the service manager would have to look it over. I'm planning on washing it again before going in since it has been windy the last couple days and then rained last night. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-14-2011, 05:35 PM	#128 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	Well, the dealership is going to do a repaint, but i believe only of the hatch since that is the only area i have an issue with. Taking it in next monday to drop off. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-14-2011, 09:53 AM	#124 (permalink)
slumpey Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 80 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 14	Skeeterbop and Lakeshow: keep us informed. I want to see if I should go ahead and take my car to have my 2 paint issues looked out.

11-14-2011, 10:04 AM	#125 (permalink)
MJB A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Age: 41 Posts: 1,498 Drives: a POS truck Rep Power: 496	Wow, I'm glad I came across these thread. I have an 09, PW, and I have a couple spots on the car like you guys are describing. At first, I just thought i could clay bar off... didn't work, tried waxing it, still nothing. I looked really closely and noticed its under the clear coat. It looks like a darkish color stain about the size of a dime. I have 2 spots where I found these.

11-14-2011, 05:46 PM	#129 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	Hmm I have noticed some spots on my hood that I could not get off the last 2-3 times I washed the car. Not sure if it is the same issue or not, but I will try to take pics soon. Only thing is mine is an 09 PG and not GM. Those spots weren't there before so it may be something else. Also, I will post pics of my PG Z when I get home from work __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

11-14-2011, 10:25 PM	#130 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	This is what mine looks like, it actually goes all the way across this part of the hatch. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-14-2011, 11:11 PM	#132 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	I don't know, I think it depends on why they repaint it. I think that for something like this it shouldn't go on any history report since it is a defect from the factory. The minimal body work they did on my door when somebody backed into it; isn't on my carfax report I ran a couple days ago. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-15-2011, 12:00 AM	#134 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	For something like this, I would think their priorities would look like this: 1. Mask the window very well 2. remove spoiler 3. Mask underneath the hatch and adjacent panels to keep overspray out/off. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-15-2011, 01:04 PM	#135 (permalink)
Juan@AEperformance Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Socal Posts: 154 Drives: Silver Z34 Rep Power: 14	looks like stretch marks lol. Don't trip too much on color matching. Its not that hard, just remember you get what you pay for. __________________ AE Oil Cooler Kit NOW ONLY 700 shipped within the Continental US Limited time offer http://blog.aeperformance.com/wp-con.../06/370sig.gif www.AE-Brand.com

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