Paint Problem

ddvette9 · 08-10-2011, 03:42 PM

We received several inches of rain in my city over the last few days and it just stopped. Walked outside to look at my car and noticed splotchy dark silver spots on right below the trim on the drivers side window on the paint. Took my finger and tried rubbing it off only to have the paint act like a scratch off ticket. OMG. The areas around it are fine but the small area is destroyed as i can just scratch it and watch it flake all over my hand like a scratch off ticket.

Does anyone have any idea what the heck is going on and a recommendation for further action. This is sickening and unreal

kenchan · 08-10-2011, 03:47 PM

was the car vandalized with some chemical?

have your dealer take a look.

ddvette9 · 08-10-2011, 03:59 PM

not vandalized. appears as if the clear is peeling it's gotta be. rest of the car is fine.

Vaughanabe13 · 08-10-2011, 06:30 PM

Acid rain?

Mike · 08-10-2011, 06:43 PM

sounds like some kind of acid rain, but it should be covered by warranty.

BeachZTT · 08-10-2011, 07:00 PM

Check the Convertible thread for tales of similar mysterious spots. I don't recall anyone having flaking but one owner had her car re-cleared.

Here ya go...Clear Coat Paint Problems

christian370z · 08-10-2011, 07:56 PM

Even acid rain would not cause that type of damage since the PH level of acid rain will not completely dissolve paint like that, especially if it is only in a local spot. That sounds like some kind of error during the paint process and should be covered under warranty.

Good luck with everything.

KillerBee370 · 08-10-2011, 08:53 PM

Acid rain AHHHHHHHHHHHHHhh!!!!!1

08-10-2011, 03:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 16	Paint Problem We received several inches of rain in my city over the last few days and it just stopped. Walked outside to look at my car and noticed splotchy dark silver spots on right below the trim on the drivers side window on the paint. Took my finger and tried rubbing it off only to have the paint act like a scratch off ticket. OMG. The areas around it are fine but the small area is destroyed as i can just scratch it and watch it flake all over my hand like a scratch off ticket. Does anyone have any idea what the heck is going on and a recommendation for further action. This is sickening and unreal

08-10-2011, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vaughanabe13 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 387 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 13	Acid rain? __________________ 2009 Nissan 370Z Touring, w/sport, 6MT, chicane yellow/black.

08-10-2011, 06:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2185	sounds like some kind of acid rain, but it should be covered by warranty. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

08-10-2011, 07:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 16	Check the Convertible thread for tales of similar mysterious spots. I don't recall anyone having flaking but one owner had her car re-cleared. Here ya go...Clear Coat Paint Problems __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-10-2011, 07:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 431	Even acid rain would not cause that type of damage since the PH level of acid rain will not completely dissolve paint like that, especially if it is only in a local spot. That sounds like some kind of error during the paint process and should be covered under warranty. Good luck with everything. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

08-10-2011, 03:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	was the car vandalized with some chemical? have your dealer take a look.

08-10-2011, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
ddvette9 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 823 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS Rep Power: 16	not vandalized. appears as if the clear is peeling it's gotta be. rest of the car is fine.

08-10-2011, 08:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 51 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 321	Acid rain AHHHHHHHHHHHHHhh!!!!!1

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