ShortShift

For those of you that have NFR S2000's --- have you had any issues with the paint?

Any fading? Clearcoat issues?

I had a much older red car that had oxidization issues, and basically just did not last very well compared to identical cars with metallic paints.

I love the look of NFR - just wondering how well it lasts?

Thanks!!

realblag

The trick to red vehicles is wax and keeping them out of the sun. If you don't have a garage, at least get a car cover.

matt96ex

I've had some paint work done on my 04 last year. Two different professional painters said that red's fade the fastest out of all other colors.
I have about 48k on my car and I can tell the mirrors are slightly starting to fade.
I have a pretty good eye and I know my front and rear bumpers are a little bit different in color due to them being repainted by a previous owner.

matt96ex

Only in certain light is it noticeable. Much more when I wear my polarized sunglasses. I'm kind of over it since I'm the only one who will ever notice such things. Planning to do a nice spring detail and roll with it. Can't see the paint when I'm driving it!

exceltoexcel

10 years now, garage/car port kept and yes the hood is fading now. 130,000 miles and it spent most of its life out of the sun waxed about 2 to 3 times a year. It's time for a dent repair and new paint.

El S2000

My NFR S lives outside ever since I got it about a year and a half ago. I just do the normal upkeep with the paint, wash and of course keep wax on it. Havent noticed any color fading other then the tops of the mirrors occasionally that I always fight with to polish up and keep shining. I think the previous owner had it garaged most of its life so hopefully it doesnt start fading on me now

Manga_Spawn

NFR has tint in the clear which can fade if it is left out or not maintained.