[Z06] I was gonna puke
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I was gonna puke
I washed my Z06 the other day ago & what did I find? A stone chip....right in the middle of the passenger side door, so deep, it went through the primer. At first I wanted to :U ........then I realized, my Z06 is dropping in value.........like a rock......Chevy has it correct: Like a Rock. I guess if I didn't drive it & kept in the garage, there would be no stone chip........but....some schmoe on this board says that the value is dropping fast. So, I guess I don't feel so bad about the stone chip now that I know what kind of jalopy I have. Thanks Mr. Kelly Blue Book Wanna Be. :auto:
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Re: I was gonna puke (Zero00)
:lol: The ZO6 section sounds more like "off topic" tonight. But the chip would suck. :mad
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Re: I was gonna puke (Zero00)
Made money on one car in my life. It was a 68 Shelby GT 350. Paid $4200.00 and a year or so later sold it $5700.00 Boy did I feel like a hero! Wish I was trying to sell that mother now. :sad: I'm still driving the Z like I stole it either way.
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Re: I was gonna puke (Zero00)
I know how much you must hate that. I'm sure sorry. It can ruin a perfectly good day or week for that matter. If not too big, touch-up paint does a decent job. Know what you mean on the 'value' subject too. Only car in my long line of car ownership that appreciated was my '72 Stingray. I paid about $6,000 new and sold it for $10,000 in '81. Those days may be long behind us now. Fix the chip and enjoy the car anyway. :cheers:
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Re: I was gonna puke (Zero00)
I didnt like my first one either... but if I want to enjoy it, its gonna happen... as far as the value.. I had to accept that as well.... its even worse when you add to them... :yesnod:
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Re: I was gonna puke (Traceys2vettes)
Hey, I have one for you.....
I drove my car for the first time to work and I have had it for over a year.
When I went to lunch I noticed that the car was covered in white paint dots.
They were spray painting a concrete bridge with some type of concrete paint and the wind blew it into our parking lot and now my car is covered with white dots. They will not come off with wax! :mad :mad :mad :mad
I drove my car for the first time to work and I have had it for over a year.
When I went to lunch I noticed that the car was covered in white paint dots.
They were spray painting a concrete bridge with some type of concrete paint and the wind blew it into our parking lot and now my car is covered with white dots. They will not come off with wax! :mad :mad :mad :mad
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Re: I was gonna puke (sliderhss)
Low car + wide tires + actually driving it = rock chips.
Yes they suck but they're part of the experience. If they're bad enough touch them up, ignore them and have fun :cheers:.
Yes they suck but they're part of the experience. If they're bad enough touch them up, ignore them and have fun :cheers:.
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Re: I was gonna puke (Zero00)
I hope you didn't buy a Z06 thinking you'd make money when you sold it. Cars are for the most part a depreciating investment.
Enjoy your Z06. I'd hate to get a chip on mine too. There will be the day when I do get a chip on it and I'm sure I'll feel terrible but it won't be the end of the world.
Enjoy your Z06. I'd hate to get a chip on mine too. There will be the day when I do get a chip on it and I'm sure I'll feel terrible but it won't be the end of the world.
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Re: I was gonna puke (sliderhss)
Sliderhss, did you try (1) clay (2) taking it a body shop to see if they could use rubbing compound or other magic, or (3) consider painting painting dots on the car (really---you know, like a polka dot car). I would be suing the city or other government agency responsible. I've seen it happen before and almost always, the paintee gets cash or a very nice (expensive) paint job. Your experience would really make me want to :U
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Re: I was gonna puke (Zero00)
I have not tried anything yet.
It happend on this past Friday and my Z has been parked in my garage since. I have been walking in circles steaming mad. I have heard about the clay bar deal. I guess that is my only option here in Jacksonville. I dont trust any detailers in this town. I want to make sure I dont end up with clear coat scratches. To date I have been using IBIZ wax since day one and it is very non abrasive, my paint still looks showroom new and does not have any clearcoat imperfections anywhere. Although now I dont know what I will end up with.
Does the clay bar dull the clear coat?
Thanks
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It happend on this past Friday and my Z has been parked in my garage since. I have been walking in circles steaming mad. I have heard about the clay bar deal. I guess that is my only option here in Jacksonville. I dont trust any detailers in this town. I want to make sure I dont end up with clear coat scratches. To date I have been using IBIZ wax since day one and it is very non abrasive, my paint still looks showroom new and does not have any clearcoat imperfections anywhere. Although now I dont know what I will end up with.
Does the clay bar dull the clear coat?
Thanks
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Re: I was gonna puke (Cobra4B)
Low car + wide tires + actually driving it = rock chips.
Yes they suck but they're part of the experience. If they're bad enough touch them up, ignore them and have fun :cheers:.
Yes they suck but they're part of the experience. If they're bad enough touch them up, ignore them and have fun :cheers:.
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Re: I was gonna puke (Fastlane)
:jester I was making a joke about the value......someone on this forum started a :nono: rumor or complaint about the decreasing values of Z06's....I could care less about the value, just as many members have. I was being sarcastic........obviously, not everyone understood :D .
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Re: I was gonna puke (sliderhss)
Does the clay bar dull the clear coat?
Thanks
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Re: I was gonna puke (sliderhss)
Slider,
Had to get a door on my Avalanche repainted. When I got it back there was overspray everywhere...windows included. I was already too mad at the dealership to have them correct it so I took it home and used claybar to remove all the overspray to include the windows. As mentioned above, it felt like sandpaper as I pulled it across but eventually the finish was smooth as glass. I clayed my vette the day I bought it to get the same glassy feel. just make sure you get ome polish or wax on it before you take it on the open road. Will not harm the clear coat. Good luck.
Jim k.
Had to get a door on my Avalanche repainted. When I got it back there was overspray everywhere...windows included. I was already too mad at the dealership to have them correct it so I took it home and used claybar to remove all the overspray to include the windows. As mentioned above, it felt like sandpaper as I pulled it across but eventually the finish was smooth as glass. I clayed my vette the day I bought it to get the same glassy feel. just make sure you get ome polish or wax on it before you take it on the open road. Will not harm the clear coat. Good luck.
Jim k.