Nismo Z factory paint defect

RedNismo · 02-19-2010, 02:24 PM

Hi all,

I have a 2009 Red Nismo Z. On the passenger side where the rear bumper meets the rear fender, paint chips came off right on the panel line. I took it back to the dealer, and they touched it up for me. I checked out another 2009 Red Nismo at the dealer, same problem. I think the bumpers were put on too tight for the Nismo. During shipment, the bumper and the fender rubs on each other, and the paint chips off. Has anyone else seen this problem? I checked other non-nismo Zs at the dealership, and didn't see this problem.

Also, the stupid F'ing dealership screwed up my paint. They detailed it when I first bought it. They'd used the rotary buffer, and polished it. Now I have swirl marks all over the car. Since the car is Red, the swirls are very noticable under the sun. It pss me off. They said to bring it back and they'll fix it. All they will do is add more swirls to it and wear down the top coat evern more. What should I do? I trie the Mcquiar's Swirl X, but it only removed the light swirls. Sage auto group has the worst Infiniti/Nissan dealerships! I had other service problems with their Infiniti dealership.

vipor · 02-19-2010, 03:08 PM

This is not a localized problem to Nismos. A lot of Zs have this issue, especially in the front near the headlights. It's probably due to lack of car when assembling the car along with bad paint. I have an actual chip on my passenger side but I did notice one on the driver's side when I removed the bumper. Can't see it when it's on.

Glad the dealership touched it up for you though.

SoCal 370Z · 02-19-2010, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedNismo

Also, the stupid F'ing dealership screwed up my paint. They detailed it when I first bought it. They'd used the rotary buffer, and polished it. Now I have swirl marks all over the car. Since the car is Red, the swirls are very noticable under the sun. It pss me off. They said to bring it back and they'll fix it. All they will do is add more swirls to it and wear down the top coat evern more. What should I do? I trie the Mcquiar's Swirl X, but it only removed the light swirls. Sage auto group has the worst Infiniti/Nissan dealerships! I had other service problems with their Infiniti dealership.

Might I suggest not going back to the dealership, and find a professional detailer and have them do what they refer to as "paint correction" your Z. You can look here for a detailer: Detailing Bliss

Sorry to hear about your troubles.

PapoZalsa · 02-19-2010, 07:36 PM

I was so closed on buying a red Nismo, glad I didn't. But this has been recorded here by many red Z owners like stated above.

RedNismo · 02-20-2010, 03:13 AM

Yeah, but the whole point is that I shouldn't have to spend a couple hundred bucks to get my brand new car detailed. Stupid Nissan Dealers. I think its outrageous that a dealership damages brand new cars paint job. Its kinda like going to the dentist for a cavity fill, and the dentist telling you he doesn't know how.

mick · 02-20-2010, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedNismo

Yeah, but the whole point is that I shouldn't have to spend a couple hundred bucks to get my brand new car detailed. Stupid Nissan Dealers. I think its outrageous that a dealership damages brand new cars paint job. Its kinda like going to the dentist for a cavity fill, and the dentist telling you he doesn't know how.

so, when it's time to service the car, you are not going take your car back there, would you?

SoCal 370Z · 02-20-2010, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedNismo

Yeah, but the whole point is that I shouldn't have to spend a couple hundred bucks to get my brand new car detailed. Stupid Nissan Dealers. I think its outrageous that a dealership damages brand new cars paint job. Its kinda like going to the dentist for a cavity fill, and the dentist telling you he doesn't know how.

Agreed, but a proper detailer can measure the thickness of your clearcoat and paint and tell you what life can be expected for future details. In addition, they can also assess the extent of damage done by the dealer. They can also prep your Z for a clear bra if you are going that route. Most likely if you were to go back to the dealer the same fools who did the damage in the first place will be the ones trying to correct your damage: lose/lose. Maybe ask your dealer for prospective compensation in another form (e.g. discounted accessories, parts, etc.)? Not all dealers are bad, but matters as these do not help the dealer cause.

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Originally Posted by rcm2525

Take them to court.

Amount too small to warrant the cost and time.

Pariz · 02-20-2010, 09:07 PM

My nismo has a crack paint and crack rear bumper under the wheels, ten hrs after receiving the car I reported the defect to the dealer. This is a very ovious factory problem and Nissan it's not taking care of the problem. Months have passed and now they are saying that I cracked the paint and plastic.
I am thinking about getting a lawyer and will help if someone else has the same problem.
I am very dissapointed with Nissan.
I don't feel safe on this car now, I also hear crackling noyse when I am driving it.

OctaneGuy · 08-01-2010, 02:52 PM

All you have to do is tell the service advisor to write on the order: DO NOT WASH CAR

Then tape a couple of signs inside on the steering wheel and dash that say
"DO NOT WASH/NO LAVE" to cover both English and Spanish employees.

As far as Nissan paint goes...in general, Nissan paint is pretty soft and thus swirls pretty easily even just from wiping it down with poor quality or just contaminated towels.

Richard

Quote:

Originally Posted by mick

so, when it's time to service the car, you are not going take your car back there, would you?

Sandra Dee · 08-01-2010, 06:45 PM

my car has clear coat cracks on the trunk and hood already. I naively

purchased the Simoniz clear coat too. Now-I am hoping because I have a warranty on the clear coat-that it will get fixed. Tomorrow i am sending a copy of my warranty and a written statement to SImoniz. Maybe by purchasing the extra clear coat i have indeed saved myself...since otherwise i would have to deal with nissan and their warrany on their clear coat / paint...does not sound by this forum that i would get very far...

kenchan · 08-04-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OctaneGuy

All you have to do is tell the service advisor to write on the order: DO NOT WASH CAR

Then tape a couple of signs inside on the steering wheel and dash that say
"DO NOT WASH/NO LAVE" to cover both English and Spanish employees.

As far as Nissan paint goes...in general, Nissan paint is pretty soft and thus swirls pretty easily even just from wiping it down with poor quality or just contaminated towels.

Richard

wat he said...

rcm2525 · 02-20-2010, 05:59 AM

Take them to court.

m4a1mustang · 02-20-2010, 09:08 PM

wat

mick · 02-20-2010, 09:24 PM

it's also possible that the last person who test drove the car before it was sold did it.

kenchan · 02-20-2010, 09:58 PM

take your car to richard to get it detailed.

www.showcardetailing.com

he's in your area and he is the inventor of blackwow.

02-19-2010, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
RedNismo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 92 Drives: 09 Nismo Z #389 RD Rep Power: 16	Nismo Z factory paint defect Hi all, I have a 2009 Red Nismo Z. On the passenger side where the rear bumper meets the rear fender, paint chips came off right on the panel line. I took it back to the dealer, and they touched it up for me. I checked out another 2009 Red Nismo at the dealer, same problem. I think the bumpers were put on too tight for the Nismo. During shipment, the bumper and the fender rubs on each other, and the paint chips off. Has anyone else seen this problem? I checked other non-nismo Zs at the dealership, and didn't see this problem. Also, the stupid F'ing dealership screwed up my paint. They detailed it when I first bought it. They'd used the rotary buffer, and polished it. Now I have swirl marks all over the car. Since the car is Red, the swirls are very noticable under the sun. It pss me off. They said to bring it back and they'll fix it. All they will do is add more swirls to it and wear down the top coat evern more. What should I do? I trie the Mcquiar's Swirl X, but it only removed the light swirls. Sage auto group has the worst Infiniti/Nissan dealerships! I had other service problems with their Infiniti dealership. __________________ 2003 Skyline 350GT--Tein Suspension, NRG Strut bar, Nismo CAI w/bypass, JDM emblems, Nismo Graphics... 2009 Nismo Z34 #389-- Clear Bra

02-19-2010, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	This is not a localized problem to Nismos. A lot of Zs have this issue, especially in the front near the headlights. It's probably due to lack of car when assembling the car along with bad paint. I have an actual chip on my passenger side but I did notice one on the driver's side when I removed the bumper. Can't see it when it's on. Glad the dealership touched it up for you though. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

02-19-2010, 07:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	I was so closed on buying a red Nismo, glad I didn't. But this has been recorded here by many red Z owners like stated above. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

02-20-2010, 03:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
RedNismo Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Glendale CA Posts: 92 Drives: 09 Nismo Z #389 RD Rep Power: 16	Swirls Yeah, but the whole point is that I shouldn't have to spend a couple hundred bucks to get my brand new car detailed. Stupid Nissan Dealers. I think its outrageous that a dealership damages brand new cars paint job. Its kinda like going to the dentist for a cavity fill, and the dentist telling you he doesn't know how. __________________ 2003 Skyline 350GT--Tein Suspension, NRG Strut bar, Nismo CAI w/bypass, JDM emblems, Nismo Graphics... 2009 Nismo Z34 #389-- Clear Bra

02-20-2010, 09:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pariz Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4 Drives: Nissan 370Z white-09 Rep Power: 16	Crack rear bumper My nismo has a crack paint and crack rear bumper under the wheels, ten hrs after receiving the car I reported the defect to the dealer. This is a very ovious factory problem and Nissan it's not taking care of the problem. Months have passed and now they are saying that I cracked the paint and plastic. I am thinking about getting a lawyer and will help if someone else has the same problem. I am very dissapointed with Nissan. I don't feel safe on this car now, I also hear crackling noyse when I am driving it.

08-01-2010, 06:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sandra Dee Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NC Posts: 215 Drives: 370ZRdstr BLK Cherry Rep Power: 16	my car has clear coat cracks on the trunk and hood already. I naively purchased the Simoniz clear coat too. Now-I am hoping because I have a warranty on the clear coat-that it will get fixed. Tomorrow i am sending a copy of my warranty and a written statement to SImoniz. Maybe by purchasing the extra clear coat i have indeed saved myself...since otherwise i would have to deal with nissan and their warrany on their clear coat / paint...does not sound by this forum that i would get very far...

02-20-2010, 05:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
rcm2525 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mountains of VA Posts: 133 Drives: 370z NISMO PG #0260 Rep Power: 16	Take them to court. __________________ ____ "To live outside the law you must be honest" - B.D.

02-20-2010, 09:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	wat __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-20-2010, 09:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	it's also possible that the last person who test drove the car before it was sold did it.

02-20-2010, 09:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	take your car to richard to get it detailed. www.showcardetailing.com he's in your area and he is the inventor of blackwow.

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