370Z Purple/Pearlish Paint Defects

Zsteve · 11-21-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

It sounds like Nissan actually has gone above and beyond trying to help, but unless you can choose one from the factory, there is only so much the dealership can do after trying to correct the problem.

Good luck with the paint issue, I hope it all gets resolved to your satisfaction.

HUH? Nissan is infamous about working their way out of warrenty things. Paint is bad , fix it, done deal. There should be no problems but Nissan doesnt work that way. All they have to do is pay for a new paint job. Bring a lemon law lawyer with you next time you meet with the guys. They are bringing their rep so bring yours.

Christopher · 11-21-2009, 09:25 AM

NO PICS = NEVER HAPPENED .

Blackbelt · 08-27-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ougirlkel

So, I am so comforted to know I'm not the only one having problems with my BRAND NEW RED 370Z!

I bought it in June and immediately noticed little purple/pearlish spots all over the car. You couldn't feel them or get them off and the dealer tried to do some stuff and had no success. Nissan actually had someone from HQ come in and look at this car and they said "get her a new one". So after a long process of trying to find my exact same car...I got a new one. I picked it up last week...and it has the same purple spots (not as many, but still...). They had called it "fallout" as a result of pollution...the first car came from S. Texas. But this second car came from S. Dakota...so I doubt it's pollution!

I took it to my paint guy and he said it looks like moisture got on the car before they did the clear coat and is trapped in between the red and clear. So, his concern was that it may try to come out someday and mess up the paint.

I took the car back today and told them I wasn't satisfied and just don't even want it anymore. It is rediculous to spend this much money on a car and it not be PERFECT...I'm tired of messing with it. As I was leaving the lot, I stopped at the red (lower end model) they have on display...it has the same crap on it...purple/pearlish spots in the paint....REDICULOUS!!!!

Nissan really needs to check the quality controls on their paint process!!!!

I purchased my Solid Red 370Z in July 2009. A couple of weeks after that while it was sitting out in the hot North Carolina sun I noticed little paint bubbles on the hood and front fender. They looked like droplets of water but they were firm to the touch. I really stressed out about it but while I was trying to take a picture of them to send to my salesman I went to clean some bug splatter off the car with a damp cloth and when I ran the cloth over the bubbles they rubbed off and there was no trace of them ever having been there. The bubbles still appear, only smaller, and only appear in the hot sun. I am meticulous about detailing my 370Z at least once a week so it's not tree sap or something of that nature. My latest theory is that either the clear coat is oozing something because there is no red on the cloth or maybe the "First Place Finish" car wax the dealer had on it when I bought it is bubbling up in the hot sun. Has anyone else with the bubble problem tried wiping them off with a damp cloth?

ougirlkel · 08-29-2009, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackbelt

I purchased my Solid Red 370Z in July 2009. A couple of weeks after that while it was sitting out in the hot North Carolina sun I noticed little paint bubbles on the hood and front fender. They looked like droplets of water but they were firm to the touch. I really stressed out about it but while I was trying to take a picture of them to send to my salesman I went to clean some bug splatter off the car with a damp cloth and when I ran the cloth over the bubbles they rubbed off and there was no trace of them ever having been there. The bubbles still appear, only smaller, and only appear in the hot sun. I am meticulous about detailing my 370Z at least once a week so it's not tree sap or something of that nature. My latest theory is that either the clear coat is oozing something because there is no red on the cloth or maybe the "First Place Finish" car wax the dealer had on it when I bought it is bubbling up in the hot sun. Has anyone else with the bubble problem tried wiping them off with a damp cloth?

That's different...I have not experienced the bubbles like you describe...However, that would require that I actually have the car to begin with...I haven't had it for over a month now.

p j turner · 08-28-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ougirlkel

So, I am so comforted to know I'm not the only one having problems with my BRAND NEW RED 370Z!

I bought it in June and immediately noticed little purple/pearlish spots all over the car. You couldn't feel them or get them off and the dealer tried to do some stuff and had no success. Nissan actually had someone from HQ come in and look at this car and they said "get her a new one". So after a long process of trying to find my exact same car...I got a new one. I picked it up last week...and it has the same purple spots (not as many, but still...). They had called it "fallout" as a result of pollution...the first car came from S. Texas. But this second car came from S. Dakota...so I doubt it's pollution!

I took it to my paint guy and he said it looks like moisture got on the car before they did the clear coat and is trapped in between the red and clear. So, his concern was that it may try to come out someday and mess up the paint.

I took the car back today and told them I wasn't satisfied and just don't even want it anymore. It is rediculous to spend this much money on a car and it not be PERFECT...I'm tired of messing with it. As I was leaving the lot, I stopped at the red (lower end model) they have on display...it has the same crap on it...purple/pearlish spots in the paint....REDICULOUS!!!!

Nissan really needs to check the quality controls on their paint process!!!!

Ifeel the need to reply to this ,as my RED G T R, IS having the same problem.I live in the uk but have never bought a RED car before.I have very soft paint with very small raised spots,also bird poo is etching right into the paint .Nissan is investigating.While the garage has offered to buff the paint.I think this is stupid to try this. I will keep you posted on this.I previously owned 2 350z s,but they were metallic silver/blue,no probs with them.P J T paul from uk

ougirlkel · 08-29-2009, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by p j turner

Ifeel the need to reply to this ,as my RED G T R, IS having the same problem.I live in the uk but have never bought a RED car before.I have very soft paint with very small raised spots,also bird poo is etching right into the paint .Nissan is investigating.While the garage has offered to buff the paint.I think this is stupid to try this. I will keep you posted on this.I previously owned 2 350z s,but they were metallic silver/blue,no probs with them.P J T paul from uk

WOW...that stinks and I feel your pain! My Dad actually has a red GT-R as well but I haven't had a chance to really look at it closely to see if it may have the same problem too (he's out of state). I will get to see it here in a week or so and I will be looking for defects!!! I'll let you know what I find.

RedZed34 · 10-12-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by p j turner

Ifeel the need to reply to this ,as my RED G T R, IS having the same problem.I live in the uk but have never bought a RED car before.I have very soft paint with very small raised spots,also bird poo is etching right into the paint .Nissan is investigating.While the garage has offered to buff the paint.I think this is stupid to try this. I will keep you posted on this.I previously owned 2 350z s,but they were metallic silver/blue,no probs with them.P J T paul from uk

I have a 09 Red Z (picked up in September) and I also noticed that bug splatters and/or water spots will etch the paint pretty easily if not removed right away. But I just recently put on some good wax (3M) that I've used before on my previous red cars, and its always worked well. So hopefully that helps. I also have quite a bit of orange peel in both bumpers which annoys me a bit... but the rest of the car looks good. Its just the bumpers that dont look the best.

Has anyone tried machine buffing (or even wet sanding) the bumpers to smooth out the clear coat a bit?

cptspeed · 11-21-2009, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RedZed34

Has anyone tried machine buffing (or even wet sanding) the bumpers to smooth out the clear coat a bit?

Just finished polishing mine with meguires swirl remover. Goodby scratches and blems. This was my first time using a power tool on the paint. Looks fantastic in the florida sun. 81 degrees today.

cptspeed · 08-29-2009, 11:35 AM

I have a red Z also. The paint sucks, period. purple dots, orange peel, fine scratches, easily chipped, the whole nine. Experienced the same thing with my 350. But I love the car and will drive it till its time to get repainted. I see people paying 5000 plus for rims, stereos, etc. I have no problem repainting when time comes. If you want a sports car with all characteristics of a Z and an A-one paint job, buy a porsche cayman. The Z has a great ride, engine, interior, performance and handling. There is no competition in the 30,000 dollar price range. Buy the car, baby the paint and you'll be happy. You can get most of blems out of the paint if taken to someone who knows what they're doing. Don't let the dealer touch the paint. Worth a couple hundred dollars to me.

OWSIU · 08-29-2009, 12:28 PM

Are those "little purple/pearlish spots all over the car" tiny specks about the size of a bic ball point pen tip and are distributed maybe and inch or so apart?

ougirlkel · 08-31-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by OWSIU

Are those "little purple/pearlish spots all over the car" tiny specks about the size of a bic ball point pen tip and are distributed maybe and inch or so apart?

yes...some are tiny dots and some were larger (up to pea size)...

Blackbelt · 09-01-2009, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by OWSIU

Are those "little purple/pearlish spots all over the car" tiny specks about the size of a bic ball point pen tip and are distributed maybe and inch or so apart?

I also have them exactly as you describe. Have you tried wiping them with a damp cloth followed by a dry cloth? When I do that the spots on my car disappear, which leads me to believe it is either surface pollutants or the wax beading up.

ougirlkel · 09-01-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackbelt

I also have them exactly as you describe. Have you tried wiping them with a damp cloth followed by a dry cloth? When I do that the spots on my car disappear, which leads me to believe it is either surface pollutants or the wax beading up.

We tried everything to get these out...the dealer even tried claybar and buffing...

ougirlkel · 09-17-2009, 10:56 AM

So the dealer I have been dealing with has hired a new Service Manager who has taken my case. He reviewed my file and everything that they have attempted to do to the car to fix this problem...he wanted to try to find an alternative to repainting the car since that would not be an ideal situation for any of us...

So, this Service Manager (who is now my hero) thought outside the "bay" and has come up with a way to fix it...he told me how and said a lot of "car" words that I didn't quite understand, but the section he tested looked good. So he thinks he may have my car (nice and shiny no purple dots) back to me by tomorrow!!!! OMG this would be fantastic!

If this truly does work the way I am hoping it will, I will get the details of what he did so I can let everyone know who might have similar issues~!

I am just so glad that I may not have to have my BRAND NEW car repainted!!!!

kdo2milger · 09-17-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ougirlkel

So the dealer I have been dealing with has hired a new Service Manager who has taken my case. He reviewed my file and everything that they have attempted to do to the car to fix this problem...he wanted to try to find an alternative to repainting the car since that would not be an ideal situation for any of us...

So, this Service Manager (who is now my hero) thought outside the "bay" and has come up with a way to fix it...he told me how and said a lot of "car" words that I didn't quite understand, but the section he tested looked good. So he thinks he may have my car (nice and shiny no purple dots) back to me by tomorrow!!!! OMG this would be fantastic!

If this truly does work the way I am hoping it will, I will get the details of what he did so I can let everyone know who might have similar issues~!

I am just so glad that I may not have to have my BRAND NEW car repainted!!!!

glad to finally here that

but i must have details...what are they doing?

wet sanding and polishing?

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11-21-2009, 09:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Christopher Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: earth Posts: 17 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	NO PICS = NEVER HAPPENED .

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cptspeed Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: tampa Posts: 799 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 18	I have a red Z also. The paint sucks, period. purple dots, orange peel, fine scratches, easily chipped, the whole nine. Experienced the same thing with my 350. But I love the car and will drive it till its time to get repainted. I see people paying 5000 plus for rims, stereos, etc. I have no problem repainting when time comes. If you want a sports car with all characteristics of a Z and an A-one paint job, buy a porsche cayman. The Z has a great ride, engine, interior, performance and handling. There is no competition in the 30,000 dollar price range. Buy the car, baby the paint and you'll be happy. You can get most of blems out of the paint if taken to someone who knows what they're doing. Don't let the dealer touch the paint. Worth a couple hundred dollars to me.

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OWSIU Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California Posts: 40 Drives: 06 Infiniti G35 Rep Power: 17	Are those "little purple/pearlish spots all over the car" tiny specks about the size of a bic ball point pen tip and are distributed maybe and inch or so apart?

09-17-2009, 10:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
ougirlkel Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 22 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 17	So the dealer I have been dealing with has hired a new Service Manager who has taken my case. He reviewed my file and everything that they have attempted to do to the car to fix this problem...he wanted to try to find an alternative to repainting the car since that would not be an ideal situation for any of us... So, this Service Manager (who is now my hero) thought outside the "bay" and has come up with a way to fix it...he told me how and said a lot of "car" words that I didn't quite understand, but the section he tested looked good. So he thinks he may have my car (nice and shiny no purple dots) back to me by tomorrow!!!! OMG this would be fantastic! If this truly does work the way I am hoping it will, I will get the details of what he did so I can let everyone know who might have similar issues~! I am just so glad that I may not have to have my BRAND NEW car repainted!!!!