Official Pearl White 370Z Thread

FromG2Z · 11-29-2010, 04:42 PM

Exactly! I went into the dealership wanting either Blue or Black or Red... then I saw the Pearl White coupe in person in the sun light.... that was the end of the other colors. Never had a white car in my life, then this comes along. Sleek, sexy, classy, and mysterious all wrapped in one. Throw in the tinted windows, and its over.

bullitt5897 · 11-29-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Exactly! I went into the dealership wanting either Blue or Black or Red... then I saw the Pearl White coupe in person in the sun light.... that was the end of the other colors. Never had a white car in my life, then this comes along. Sleek, sexy, classy, and mysterious all wrapped in one. Throw in the tinted windows, and its over.

Well put! I hated the Z design until I saw a white one on the side of the road... end of story and I bought one

LunaZ · 11-29-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

Well put! I hated the Z design until I saw a white one on the side of the road... end of story and I bought one

I saw a white one on the road when they first came out in 2009 and that was it... I had to have Pearl White with Persimmon.

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Originally Posted by fuct

pictures dont do the pearl any justice.

I just had my car detailed (getting way too busy to do it myself these days... BOOOO!) and it was amazing. Even the wheels glistened as if they were polished rather than painted. My paint looks better than new.
The detailer took some pics and posted them on his Facespace, but the pics don't look all that impressive.
You really do have to see it in person.

JB-370z · 11-29-2010, 07:37 PM

Pearl white + Flat Black = Good Tymes

FromG2Z · 11-29-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bullitt5897

Well put! I hated the Z design until I saw a white one on the side of the road... end of story and I bought one

They kindda grow on you don't they?

yeah it's different in pics versus seeing it in person. I test drove a lot of other cars including bimmers and Mercs... still decided on the Z.

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Originally Posted by LunaZ

I saw a white one on the road when they first came out in 2009 and that was it... I had to have Pearl White with Persimmon.

I just had my car detailed (getting way too busy to do it myself these days... BOOOO!) and it was amazing. Even the wheels glistened as if they were polished rather than painted. My paint looks better than new.
The detailer took some pics and posted them on his Facespace, but the pics don't look all that impressive.
You really do have to see it in person.

Yeah I detail professionally! Not so much anymore... been too busy with my real job, but it's very enjoyable. I can't wait to detail my Z this spring (winter here now)

RiCharlie · 11-30-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Owned her for about 3 weeks now. Got clear bra installed and added 35% tint. Finally had weather in the 50's today, so I gave her a good wash, clay, and wax before storing her for winter. Will do proper paint correction in spring. Gotta love the pearl whites!

I bought mine about the same time and already I managed to put swirls in the finish and smuge one area.. I need to do the entire bit with the polishing and swirl removal.. any one have any idea as to how long that will take?

RiCharlie · 11-30-2010, 06:42 PM

FYI the reason no pic can do a white pearl justice is because it has very high dynamic range.. very bright in some areas and very dark in others ( tires) and there are very subtle variations in the finish picked up in bright sunlight that just cant be reproduced on a monitor and certainly not on photopaper..
I went to buy a Z and said that of all the colors I only would refuse white because to me it was boring....then I saw it and think none other can compare! Gets my attention without shouting and its attractive in a very sophisticated, refined way! YA!!

FromG2Z · 11-30-2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

I bought mine about the same time and already I managed to put swirls in the finish and smuge one area.. I need to do the entire bit with the polishing and swirl removal.. any one have any idea as to how long that will take?

For a proper 3 step paint correction, you're looking at about 10 hours... This includes washing, claying, 3 steps of buffing, plus application of LSP. This is just exterior.

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

FYI the reason no pic can do a white pearl justice is because it has very high dynamic range.. very bright in some areas and very dark in others ( tires) and there are very subtle variations in the finish picked up in bright sunlight that just cant be reproduced on a monitor and certainly not on photopaper..
I went to buy a Z and said that of all the colors I only would refuse white because to me it was boring....then I saw it and think none other can compare! Gets my attention without shouting and its attractive in a very sophisticated, refined way! YA!!

I agree with you. Your pic in your avatar (also in this specific thread) is what helped me to get the white color. The contrast with the leaves in the background was just phenomenal. So thanks to you, I now own a PW!!!!

RiCharlie · 12-01-2010, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

For a proper 3 step paint correction, you're looking at about 10 hours... This includes washing, claying, 3 steps of buffing, plus application of LSP. This is just exterior.

I agree with you. Your pic in your avatar (also in this specific thread) is what helped me to get the white color. The contrast with the leaves in the background was just phenomenal. So thanks to you, I now own a PW!!!!

Well thanks for the complements! Nice to know someone liked my photography! This bit of praise makes me want to take more! which I will do and then post.. and let you know..

RiCharlie · 12-01-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

For a proper 3 step paint correction, you're looking at about 10 hours... This includes washing, claying, 3 steps of buffing, plus application of LSP. This is just exterior.

I agree with you. Your pic in your avatar (also in this specific thread) is what helped me to get the white color. The contrast with the leaves in the background was just phenomenal. So thanks to you, I now own a PW!!!!

Question for you.. what are the three steps of buffing/ I was thinking that I should use just two.. the very light swirl remover followed by the polish.. do you think i should start with a medium grade swirl remover? is that the third step? or is it adding a glaze?
Also maybe you or someone else could answer this; I saw some $16 car soap and some $7 car soap... now isnt soap the same and what is wrong with using the cheap stuff? I wonder if that expensive soap is just a marketing gimmick or is there really some reason why its worth the extra money.

FromG2Z · 12-01-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RiCharlie

Question for you.. what are the three steps of buffing/ I was thinking that I should use just two.. the very light swirl remover followed by the polish.. do you think i should start with a medium grade swirl remover? is that the third step? or is it adding a glaze?
Also maybe you or someone else could answer this; I saw some $16 car soap and some $7 car soap... now isnt soap the same and what is wrong with using the cheap stuff? I wonder if that expensive soap is just a marketing gimmick or is there really some reason why its worth the extra money.

You can stick with a 2 step polish, that's typical. Usually a good cutting polish/compound on an aggressive pad (orange), then follow up with a light polish on a much less aggressive pad (gray). I continue on with a jewelling stage, a much finer polish on a much finer pad (blue)... then proceed to do an acrylic glaze on top of that. So pretty much 4 steps. Then sealed with 2 coats of a sealant, then topped with the beauty nuba...

As far as soap... I guess soap is soap, but all my detailing products are not OTC, and available on specialty detailing sites. Just don't use dawn unless you're stripping LSP's!

Gilson · 12-01-2010, 05:47 PM

Yes, I agree. Pearl white is beautiful and on a 370Z makes it wonderfull.
Somebody tell me where I can by the Rear Spoiler.
I´m in Europe for one week and then come back to Brazil. I´d like to find it here because in Brazil no chance.

RiCharlie · 12-01-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

You can stick with a 2 step polish, that's typical. Usually a good cutting polish/compound on an aggressive pad (orange), then follow up with a light polish on a much less aggressive pad (gray). I continue on with a jewelling stage, a much finer polish on a much finer pad (blue)... then proceed to do an acrylic glaze on top of that. So pretty much 4 steps. Then sealed with 2 coats of a sealant, then topped with the beauty nuba...

As far as soap... I guess soap is soap, but all my detailing products are not OTC, and available on specialty detailing sites. Just don't use dawn unless you're stripping LSP's!

I priced a bunch of chemical products but found out that Turtle Wax also makes similar products a lot cheaper. I know the games chemical companies can play but in your opinion are these specialty products really better or what? And do I really need an aggressive polish if I am only taking out swirl marks from washing? I was thinking of an ultra fine..

chuckd05 · 12-01-2010, 09:49 PM

FromG2Z · 12-01-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilson

Yes, I agree. Pearl white is beautiful and on a 370Z makes it wonderfull.
Somebody tell me where I can by the Rear Spoiler.
I´m in Europe for one week and then come back to Brazil. I´d like to find it here because in Brazil no chance.

Can't you just order that straight from Nissan? Have it shipped to you in Brazil?

11-29-2010, 04:42 PM	#466 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 18	Exactly! I went into the dealership wanting either Blue or Black or Red... then I saw the Pearl White coupe in person in the sun light.... that was the end of the other colors. Never had a white car in my life, then this comes along. Sleek, sexy, classy, and mysterious all wrapped in one. Throw in the tinted windows, and its over. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

11-29-2010, 07:37 PM	#469 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Pearl white + Flat Black = Good Tymes __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

12-01-2010, 09:49 PM	#479 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	__________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

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RiCharlie Track Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Johnston RI Posts: 857 Drives: 370 Touring Spt A/t Rep Power: 16	FYI the reason no pic can do a white pearl justice is because it has very high dynamic range.. very bright in some areas and very dark in others ( tires) and there are very subtle variations in the finish picked up in bright sunlight that just cant be reproduced on a monitor and certainly not on photopaper.. I went to buy a Z and said that of all the colors I only would refuse white because to me it was boring....then I saw it and think none other can compare! Gets my attention without shouting and its attractive in a very sophisticated, refined way! YA!!

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Gilson Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Brazil Posts: 1 Drives: 370Z coupe, 2010 Rep Power: 14	Yes, I agree. Pearl white is beautiful and on a 370Z makes it wonderfull. Somebody tell me where I can by the Rear Spoiler. I´m in Europe for one week and then come back to Brazil. I´d like to find it here because in Brazil no chance.