Talk about soft paint!

[WRAPT C5Z06]

My new 09 metallic silver 370z(all factory paint) definitely has it. Just did a test spot so far. I used a green B&S polishing pad and HD UNO(pad dependent) which is supposed to cut and polish like a polish. Boy, did it leave behind marring/holograms! I could easily see the marring in the sun, even on metallic silver! I followed with a HT crimsom pad and M205 which cleared it up. I'm going to try an HT tangeringe pad with M205 and see how that goes. I actually prefer soft paint with metallics, because you can remove defects easily, and a quick follow up with a finer polish removes the marring, at least what I could see. I'll post some pics once I finish the car. With my lack of camera skills, it's too hard to capture 50/50's on silver.

[Flash Gordon]

:Picture:

[BobbyG]

This is how we learn Mark! :props:

The downside to this discovery is the same car produced on the same line 3 months later probably won't exhibit the same paint characteristics...

[WRAPT C5Z06]

:Picture:


With my lack of camera skills, it's too hard to capture 50/50's on silver.
:doh:

[FUNX650]

My new 09 metallic silver 370z(all factory paint) definitely has it. Just did a test spot so far. I used a green B&S polishing pad and HD UNO(pad dependent) which is supposed to cut and polish like a polish. Boy, did it leave behind marring/holograms! I could easily see the marring in the sun, even on metallic silver! I followed with a HT crimsom pad and M205 which cleared it up. I'm going to try an HT tangeringe pad with M205 and see how that goes. I actually prefer soft paint with metallics, because you can remove defects easily, and a quick follow up with a finer polish removes the marring, at least what I could see. I'll post some pics once I finish the car. With my lack of camera skills, it's too hard to capture 50/50's on silver.

Hi Mark...

-Congratulations again on your your new "Z", and finding the 'processes' that's working out for your detailing of it!

-Out of curiosity...
I wonder if this 370Z has Nissan's "self-healing paint" ('Scratch Shield')?

-Also...
This "Z" has aluminum door panels, hood, and hatch.
IMO, then, heat dissapation from "buffing" may differ somewhat from the ZO6's: "Fiberglass-panels".

Just a few thoughts I had.

:)

Bob

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Bob,

From the research I've done, only the 40th anniversary edition 370's in Europe had the self healing paint option.

[bigez]

I think compared to the vette, everything's going to seem soft...hah.

[FUNX650]

Bob,

From the research I've done, only the 40th anniversary edition 370's in Europe had the self healing paint option.

Thanks Mark...You might be better off without it. :dunno:

:)

Bob

[RaskyR1]

I think compared to the vette, everything's going to seem soft...hah.

+1 :props:

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Thanks Mark...You might be better off without it. :dunno:

:)

Bob
Hey Bob,

I'm glad I don't have it!

[dad07]

Congrats on the Z Mark! You Finally used that crimmson pad !

[rwright]

Optimum Hyper Spray Polish on mf polish pad or soft foam

[Klasse Act]

I bet you get it all sorted out Mark and BTW, here's some "eye candy" for you from a JDM Chicago meet from this past weekend!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/img1336339125554.jpg

The wheels are Gram Lights and were awesome in person:xyxthumbs:

[Flash Gordon]

:doh:

I don't give a crap about the 50/50's. I just want to see your new car :Picture:

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Congrats on the Z Mark! You Finally used that crimmson pad !
Tim, yes, thanks to you!! :props: I love this pad for finishing!


Optimum Hyper Spray Polish on mf polish pad or soft foam
Hey Rich, I tried it on a polishing pad and it didn't have quite the cut I was jlooking for. I'm going to try that, and M205 on a tangerine pad this weekend.


I bet you get it all sorted out Mark and BTW, here's some "eye candy" for you from a JDM Chicago meet from this past weekend!

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z170/KlasseAct/img1336339125554.jpg

The wheels are Gram Lights and were awesome in person:xyxthumbs:
Awesome!! :righton: :props: Im the MAN


I don't give a crap about the 50/50's. I just want to see your new car :Picture:
I'll have some shortly, pal.