Where are all the Production deliveries ??

[nsx#fan]

I'm asking for more info on the new NSX Andaro and Metallic paints where the factory recommends a three month total cure time before wrapping.
Are you suggesting it's not needed?

I can't speak specifically to Acura paint. But I certainly
woukdnt wait. I'd wrap and enjoy driving ASAP. I know Lamborghini paint process takes 200 hundred hours of manual spraying before going to polish. So it is final and ready once it leaves the factory. I'm probably wrong in assume all paint/processes are equal.

 

[MasterNSXTech]

This is is a prime example of why you should never believe everything you read on the internet.

You do realize paint is baked at the factory. The whole "wait for curing" thing is BS.

Sure... I've wrapped and re-wrapped my cars with PPF immediately from the factory. I had my vehicle in hand and wrapped 4 days after it left the factory (via air freight). Never an issue. Maybe Maaco paint jobs, but quality paint would be cured before it left the factory.

The NSX paint only gets partially cured at the factory. This is due to the Andarro paint colors (Nouvelle Blue and Valencia Red), but they go ahead and just treat them all the same. The partial cure minimizes "orange peel" that you typically see on every mass produced vehicle.

 

[docjohn]

I can't speak specifically to Acura paint. But I certainly
woukdnt wait. I'd wrap and enjoy driving ASAP. I know Lamborghini paint process takes 200 hundred hours of manual spraying before going to polish. So it is final and ready once it leaves the factory. I'm probably wrong in assume all paint/processes are equal.

lol but we are talking about new acura nsx paint...on a nsx specific website

 

[JD Cross]

I know Lamborghini paint process takes 200 hundred hours of manual spraying before going to polish. So it is final and ready once it leaves the factory.

Could you tell me more about this?
Where did you learn it took 200 hours to paint and polish a Lamborghini?
That's the equivalent of one man working for 25 days on one car or five men for a full 5 day week?
I've read Lamborghini factory does not have a paint line and the Huracan panels are painted by Audi in Germany.
And also read the Aventador panels are painted by Imperiale under contract to Lamborghini.
Apparently Imperiale uses one painter on the Aventador panels to help with consistency.
Interesting process would love to learn more.

 

[nsx#fan]

Could you tell me more about this?
Where did you learn it took 200 hours to paint and polish a Lamborghini?
That's the equivalent of one man working for 25 days on one car or five men for a full 5 day week?
I've read Lamborghini factory does not have a paint line and the Huracan panels are painted by Audi in Germany.
And also read the Aventador panels are painted by Imperiale under contract to Lamborghini.
Apparently Imperiale uses one painter on the Aventador panels to help with consistency.
Interesting process would love to learn more.

Saw it on some documentary (something Nat Geo), and also was explained to me when I went to the factory. Google it.

 

[nsx#fan]

The partial cure minimizes "orange peel" that you typically see on every mass produced vehicle.

Obviously you know nothing about the auto paint process. No amount of "curing" is going to fix orange peel.

 

[HTN]

are you going to put paint protection on after cure?

Too funny. I was just about to ask if I needed to wait. Heard about the 60 days too.
I'll soon find out as I've left a message for the NSX specialist.

 

[MasterNSXTech]

Obviously you know nothing about the auto paint process. No amount of "curing" is going to fix orange peel.

Yeah you're right. After all you watched a documentary and went to a Lamborghini factory! I must be wrong. But then again, people at PMC (you know...where the NSX is built) are wrong too then, because that's where I heard that from.

I can't speak specifically to Acura paint.

I'm probably wrong in assume all paint/processes are equal.

Yup, you sure as hell are wrong. The process isn't even equal on the same car depending on the color.

You can't speak specifically to our paint...yet that is exactly what you just did. Telling people on a NSX board something contrary to what is recommended by the manufacturer. All because you think you know better. Which you don't.

 

[MasterNSXTech]

Too funny. I was just about to ask if I needed to wait. Heard about the 60 days too.
I'll soon find out as I've left a message for the NSX specialist.

I am a NSX Specialist. Look at your door jamb sticker. If your car was made 01/17, then you're safe for sure in April.

 

[Olyar15]

That's funny, because Acura released a notification on handling the exterior finish of the car. It states:

"While mass production paint is bake-cured at the factory, the paint used on the NSX goes through a natural curing process that may take up to 60 days to complete. To ensure proper curing, the paint needs to “breathe” allowing the solvents within to out-gas. Any product that seals the paint surface physically or chemically should not be used during the curing period."

So yeah, if Acura says not to put any sealant or PPF on the car for 60 days after arrival, I'd listen to them.

Although I have no idea why they don't recommend using a claybar during the first 60 days, since a claybar doesn't leave anything on the paint.

Here is the PDF of the info: http://acurazine.com/forums/second-...x-exterior-paint-handling-information-945170/

 

[Jinks]

What happens when you get bug and road tar on the curing paint? Does it affect the finish if heavily washed or waxed?

 

[HTN]

I am a NSX Specialist. Look at your door jamb sticker. If your car was made 01/17, then you're safe for sure in April.

Thank you Master!

 

[Tom239]

What happens when you get bug and road tar on the curing paint?

Trade it in. :wink:

 

[docjohn]

What happens when you get bug and road tar on the curing paint? Does it affect the finish if heavily washed or waxed?

drive 5 mph....duhhhhh

 

[Jinks]

That was a serious question. Lol.... I didn't ride the nsx experience ride at Disney world this year. I am just curious. I like to learn.

 

[kendallj]

Obviously you know nothing about the auto paint process. No amount of "curing" is going to fix orange peel.

One of the early videos promoting the NSX factory noted that orange peel is caused by gravity acting on uncured paint applied to vertical surfaces. For this reason, they noted that all NSX panels are painted and dried horizontally.

 

[JD Cross]

That was a serious question. Lol.... I didn't ride the nsx experience ride at Disney world this year. I am just curious. I like to learn.

According to the delivery manual any tree sap, bird droppings, etc are to be washed off with water, or mild soap and water.
It's not that the paint is delicate but Honda doesn't want it covered before it can out-gas the solvents or abraded with clay or waxes/polishes until it's reached it's final cure and hardness.

 

[Jinks]

According to the delivery manual any tree sap, bird droppings, etc are to be washed off with water, or mild soap and water.
It's not that the paint is delicate but Honda doesn't want it covered before it can out-gas the solvents or abraded with clay or waxes/polishes until it's reached it's final cure and hardness.

Thanks for answering my question Jim. At the end of the day, most of us are nsx owners wheather it be gen 1 or 2. I grow tired of the divide here. The arguing is old.... Let's continue with progress and how gen 2 owners are enjoying their cars even if the gen 1 is completely different.

 

[Tom239]

Thanks for answering my question Jim. At the end of the day, most of us are nsx owners wheather it be gen 1 or 2. I grow tired of the divide here. The arguing is old.... Let's continue with progress and how gen 2 owners are enjoying their cars even if the gen 1 is completely different.

I remember that the very first Lexus cars I saw had paint that was smooth as silk. A few model years later, after the Lexus brand name had been established and well received, I started seeing orange peel on some of their cars. Honda did better with the NSX: the paint was high quality in 1991 and stayed good for 15 model years. It's nice to see that the paint on the gen 2 NSX is top notch, and my guess is that Honda will hold to that standard as long as the NC1 is in production.

My 'trade it in' comment was not a dig at the gen 2 NSX or any of the owners thereof. It was just a silly joke.

 

[nsx#fan]

One of the early videos promoting the NSX factory noted that orange peel is caused by gravity acting on uncured paint applied to vertical surfaces. For this reason, they noted that all NSX panels are painted and dried horizontally.

Orange peel is caused by poor prep, poor equipment or poor application. What you're referring to is ripple when too much paint is applied (which also falls under poor application).

 

[GBL1]

Orange peel is caused by poor prep, poor equipment or poor application. What you're referring to is ripple when too much paint is applied (which also falls under poor application).

I was always under the impression, and from what I have been told, "orange peel" resulted from the paint not being color sanded, a time-consuming process that makes the price of the car go up.

I've noticed that in my garage at night, I can look at the perfectly clear reflection in the paint on my NSX hood of the light bulb in the ceiling, and read what wattage the bulb is!

Now-a-days, they don't color-sand most cars...that's why a new Corvette in the showroom looks like a 8th grade auto body shop class painted it with Krylon spray cans.

 

[Jinks]

I remember that the very first Lexus cars I saw had paint that was smooth as silk. A few model years later, after the Lexus brand name had been established and well received, I started seeing orange peel on some of their cars. Honda did better with the NSX: the paint was high quality in 1991 and stayed good for 15 model years. It's nice to see that the paint on the gen 2 NSX is top notch, and my guess is that Honda will hold to that standard as long as the NC1 is in production.

My 'trade it in' comment was not a dig at the gen 2 NSX or any of the owners thereof. It was just a silly joke.

No I gotcha, that was why I responded with a comical post. I was referring to the whole picture of the new car rather than your single post.:wink:

 

[JLCoolman]

MPG is ridiculous for this car.

Congrats!

What kind of gas mileage is everyone getting?

 

[Bricks and Bio]

I get at least 18 mpg and I like to go

February sales fun facts

46 New NSX sold, not so good

65 R8 coupes and spiders combined

55 GTR

3 Ford GT, if someone here has one, please consider giving me a ride in it

 

[ReneNSX]

Sales in Feb 46, Jan we had 50 and for 2106 296 in total 392 cars (I think that's only ACURA cars, Honda not listed).
The unique serial number is close or may just above 1000 now. We have around 230 cars listed on cars.com. 1000-622=378 cars for the rest of the world (Honda worldwide) !!!
Have requested my VIN and serial numbers as the build day was yesterday. No info received so far. As I will have an European VIN number it will give as the complete picture.