Help! Just bought 370z Needs Paint Work!

LakeShow · 11-06-2011, 07:59 PM

Hello, I just bought a 370z a few weeks ago brand new. I noticed when I bought it it had these weird marks embedded within the paint. The car is Gun Metallic. The manager told me when I bought the car to bring it back and they will take it to a body shop to fix it. Today they had their prep guys try to buff and polish out these stains in the paint but did absolutely nothing.
So now they told me to bring it back next week when an appointment is set up and I was told they will probably remove the clear coat from the whole car, fix the paint stains and scuffs and re clear the car. I don't really know if this is good or bad but my paint is in bad shape right now. I'm not a paint specialist or really not keen with paint work. I need some advice.

m4a1mustang · 11-06-2011, 08:00 PM

Sounds like the clearcoat has etched through in a few places.

I'm not really sure if it's possible for them to remove the clear safely, then re-clear the car. How many panels are affected? It might be easier for the dealership just to have the affected panels repainted.

Ron · 11-06-2011, 08:11 PM

I think it's actually good that happened and the dealer is covering.. you are gonna get a proper coat of clear, instead of the crappy factory job

UNKNOWN_370 · 11-06-2011, 09:37 PM

Downside... it goes down as a paint repair on your car and brings the value down a lot.

LakeShow · 11-06-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Sounds like the clearcoat has etched through in a few places.

I'm not really sure if it's possible for them to remove the clear safely, then re-clear the car. How many panels are affected? It might be easier for the dealership just to have the affected panels repainted.

It's actually little bits and pieces around the car. On the trunk by the spoiler, on the front left fender, top part of the hood. It seems to be scattered.

LakeShow · 11-06-2011, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Downside... it goes down as a paint repair on your car and brings the value down a lot.

Really, how does this get documented? It's a brand new car, what shall I do.

LakeShow · 11-06-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

I think it's actually good that happened and the dealer is covering.. you are gonna get a proper coat of clear, instead of the crappy factory job

I would like my paint and clear coat new but as long as it doesn't get documented like Unkown said. I'd rather it not done if it drops my value.

Skeeterbop · 11-06-2011, 11:52 PM

a few people have had that problem with gm. My paint has it a little between the spoiler and the rear window. I don't worry to much cause the only time anyone notices is when i point it out. That being said, the problem is underneath the clear coat. The only way to fix it is a repaint which should be covered under warranty.

Skeeterbop · 11-07-2011, 12:03 AM

Ok, here is a link to the thread: 2010 370Z clear coat paint problems???
A few excerpts concerning the GM issues:

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Originally Posted by Jazz

i have same issues with my 2011 roadster...you can only see it whe the light is just right!

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Originally Posted by bsudah

I just started noticing this on my 2011 gun metallic...I don't think it's right that we just have to live with it as if it was a normal thing...I'm planning to call Nissan and will fight this as longs as I have to!

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Originally Posted by Jazz

well, nissan is going to paint my car!! think i will have them do it in the fall before it put it away for the winter.

what do you thinbk about that!

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Originally Posted by Jazz

they will tell you that they need a rep from nissan to come and see it before they will do anything for you!

they told me i need a respray on my car...but the rep needs to sign off on it before the start.

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Originally Posted by bsudah

you are absolutely right! the dealership just called and they said they will need to have their specialist see it, who won't be in until the beginning of September. I will update then.

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Originally Posted by Jazz

UPDATE!!!
the nissan REP has approved a repaint of my full car!! they have also said the would pay me off to not paint it! or buy the car back from me!

anyone looking for parts?

what should i do?

LakeShow · 11-07-2011, 01:01 AM

So do I have to now contact Nissan North America? My dealer said that they will have a body shop take care of it but I feel it won't be the same. Will Nissan N.A. just honor a paint job done by factory?

TropicZ · 11-07-2011, 06:25 AM

See my post: Dealer says No Clear Coat On My Car - Is this true?
I got my car just 3 days ago and the dealership said they clear coated the car. Can't find any evidence of a fresh clear coat job - no paint smell, I checked all the panel gaps, under the weather strips etc, no evidence of fresh clear coat. They say they do that because sometimes when the car sits for a long time waiting for a customer to buy it, the factory clear coat gets weathered and the only way to restore it is to recoat. Is it possible your dealer applied a fresh layer of clear coat before they did a good job buffing out the weather stains and in so doing, they locked in the marks for good?

Bertelicious · 11-07-2011, 01:18 PM

YOu know, I have some same issues. Small stains that do not buff out. My Z is a the Brilliant Silver. This is interesting. Maybe Ill go and discuss with the dealer.

kenchan · 11-07-2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

Hello, I just bought a 370z a few weeks ago brand new. I noticed when I bought it it had these weird marks embedded within the paint. The car is Gun Metallic. The manager told me when I bought the car to bring it back and they will take it to a body shop to fix it. Today they had their prep guys try to buff and polish out these stains in the paint but did absolutely nothing.
So now they told me to bring it back next week when an appointment is set up and I was told they will probably remove the clear coat from the whole car, fix the paint stains and scuffs and re clear the car. I don't really know if this is good or bad but my paint is in bad shape right now. I'm not a paint specialist or really not keen with paint work. I need some advice.

why did you take delivery if you knew the paint was bad?

fuct · 11-07-2011, 02:21 PM

old sap stains maybe? can you get us a pic?

LakeShow · 11-07-2011, 04:09 PM

I bought the car on the basis that these imperfections will come out and they have agreed to do whatever it takes to get it out but it seems very extreme. The dealer said they will take it to a body shop, but I will make an effort to call Nissan N.A. tomorrow to see if I can get something resolved. I will get a pic up later tonight. They are brown stains in the paint if anyone is familiar, but not just that also little scuffs and actually some glue residue from the white stickers they have when they arrived in the U.S.

11-06-2011, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Help! Just bought 370z Needs Paint Work! Hello, I just bought a 370z a few weeks ago brand new. I noticed when I bought it it had these weird marks embedded within the paint. The car is Gun Metallic. The manager told me when I bought the car to bring it back and they will take it to a body shop to fix it. Today they had their prep guys try to buff and polish out these stains in the paint but did absolutely nothing. So now they told me to bring it back next week when an appointment is set up and I was told they will probably remove the clear coat from the whole car, fix the paint stains and scuffs and re clear the car. I don't really know if this is good or bad but my paint is in bad shape right now. I'm not a paint specialist or really not keen with paint work. I need some advice. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

11-06-2011, 08:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Sounds like the clearcoat has etched through in a few places. I'm not really sure if it's possible for them to remove the clear safely, then re-clear the car. How many panels are affected? It might be easier for the dealership just to have the affected panels repainted. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 21	I think it's actually good that happened and the dealer is covering.. you are gonna get a proper coat of clear, instead of the crappy factory job __________________ 2011 Twin Turbo PW nismo #113 - My Journal - My TT Build Thread [ GTM GTX Stg2 TT \|\| HKS EVC6 \|\| Custom CarPC \|\| F.I 3'' TDX CBE \|\| SB 6puck clutch/ZSpeed CSC \|\| BC BR Coilovers \|\| SPC camber arms \|\| Work VSS-X \|\| Custom Headlights \|\| PW:JDM CF Covers \|\| Seibon CF Engine Cover ]

11-06-2011, 11:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Skeeterbop A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Bliss, TX Age: 40 Posts: 1,440 Drives: 2011 GM 370 base SP Rep Power: 16	a few people have had that problem with gm. My paint has it a little between the spoiler and the rear window. I don't worry to much cause the only time anyone notices is when i point it out. That being said, the problem is underneath the clear coat. The only way to fix it is a repaint which should be covered under warranty. __________________ Srenity: "Yeah no rest needed to spread the love when your 20 that's for sure...."

11-07-2011, 01:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	So do I have to now contact Nissan North America? My dealer said that they will have a body shop take care of it but I feel it won't be the same. Will Nissan N.A. just honor a paint job done by factory? __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

11-06-2011, 09:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14857	Downside... it goes down as a paint repair on your car and brings the value down a lot.

11-07-2011, 06:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
TropicZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Singapore Posts: 31 Drives: Brilliant Silver 6MT Rep Power: 13	See my post: Dealer says No Clear Coat On My Car - Is this true? I got my car just 3 days ago and the dealership said they clear coated the car. Can't find any evidence of a fresh clear coat job - no paint smell, I checked all the panel gaps, under the weather strips etc, no evidence of fresh clear coat. They say they do that because sometimes when the car sits for a long time waiting for a customer to buy it, the factory clear coat gets weathered and the only way to restore it is to recoat. Is it possible your dealer applied a fresh layer of clear coat before they did a good job buffing out the weather stains and in so doing, they locked in the marks for good?

11-07-2011, 01:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bertelicious Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: El Paso Age: 47 Posts: 11 Drives: 2010 370Z Rep Power: 13	YOu know, I have some same issues. Small stains that do not buff out. My Z is a the Brilliant Silver. This is interesting. Maybe Ill go and discuss with the dealer.

11-07-2011, 02:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 23	old sap stains maybe? can you get us a pic?

11-07-2011, 04:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	I bought the car on the basis that these imperfections will come out and they have agreed to do whatever it takes to get it out but it seems very extreme. The dealer said they will take it to a body shop, but I will make an effort to call Nissan N.A. tomorrow to see if I can get something resolved. I will get a pic up later tonight. They are brown stains in the paint if anyone is familiar, but not just that also little scuffs and actually some glue residue from the white stickers they have when they arrived in the U.S. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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