370z Paint Defects

ZForce · 08-08-2009, 09:27 PM

Good thread and fortunately for me (for the time being) neither my Platinum Graphite nor Red have the paint chips. It does sound like a stress point and sooner than later it will probably chip. As far as getting Nissan North America (NNA) to stand behind it with a recall is very doubtful. Maybe at best would be TSB. I just spent 1.5 yrs with NNA on the oil consumption with the 06 350Z and was one of the first to get a replacement engine before the TSB was released. Its tough dealing with them and a recall was never going to happen. The best that came out of it was a TSB. Nissan would have to admit that ALL the cars are defective and they are not going to go that route and loose $$.

This definitely has all the ear markings of a TSB. I am keeping a close eye on mine, and my bumpers are coming off in the next few weeks for a CAI and oil cooler install, so we will see afterward. I may just take up the CD jewel case fix in the mean time. Good temp fix!

The first sign of cracking and I will be on this faster than stink. Overall the paint on both cars is immaculate with the normal exceptions of some orange peel which you will find on almost all cars, some more than others.

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08-08-2009, 09:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
ZForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,359 Drives: 09 370Z Tour + Sport Rep Power: 22	Good thread and fortunately for me (for the time being) neither my Platinum Graphite nor Red have the paint chips. It does sound like a stress point and sooner than later it will probably chip. As far as getting Nissan North America (NNA) to stand behind it with a recall is very doubtful. Maybe at best would be TSB. I just spent 1.5 yrs with NNA on the oil consumption with the 06 350Z and was one of the first to get a replacement engine before the TSB was released. Its tough dealing with them and a recall was never going to happen. The best that came out of it was a TSB. Nissan would have to admit that ALL the cars are defective and they are not going to go that route and loose $$. This definitely has all the ear markings of a TSB. I am keeping a close eye on mine, and my bumpers are coming off in the next few weeks for a CAI and oil cooler install, so we will see afterward. I may just take up the CD jewel case fix in the mean time. Good temp fix! The first sign of cracking and I will be on this faster than stink. Overall the paint on both cars is immaculate with the normal exceptions of some orange peel which you will find on almost all cars, some more than others.