paint issue/question

DWenz · 06-16-2014, 11:24 AM

Hi all...

Silver 12 Roadster.

This is on the trunk lid.

Wasn't there a week ago, and I don't see it anywhere else. Anyone see something like this before? Thanks in advance!

kenchan · 06-16-2014, 11:25 AM

bird crap etching maybe?

DWenz · 06-16-2014, 11:26 AM

That'd make sense but I never leave any on it... The car is also always in the garage or under a cover.

kenchan · 06-16-2014, 11:28 AM

how big is the damage?

it could be that a bug died between your cover and car.

kenchan · 06-16-2014, 11:28 AM

i also see other black dots which look like carbon deposits. have you tried claybar?

kenchan · 06-16-2014, 11:29 AM

then try mild polish like ScratchX on a foam pad.

if that doesnt remove it, then it's under the clearcoat...completely etched through or your basecoat is contaminated (from factory).

DWenz · 06-16-2014, 11:33 AM

it's about 1/2 an inch. The car is dirtier than usual but it was clay-barred about two months ago. I've tried everything. It's definitely through the clear and paint.

kenchan · 06-16-2014, 11:34 AM

sorry to hear. you'll need a repaint in this case. check with your dealer.

ssmoked · 06-16-2014, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWenz

Hi all...

Silver 12 Roadster.

This is on the trunk lid.

Wasn't there a week ago, and I don't see it anywhere else. Anyone see something like this before? Thanks in advance!

I have the same issue on my hood. mine came from bird crap. it basically ate through the clearcoat.

DWenz · 06-16-2014, 11:37 AM

well what the F. Is the paint on these worthless? I'm really good about not leaving anything on it. I neglect my other (much cheaper) cars and nothing like this has happened.

Duc_Z09 · 06-16-2014, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWenz

well what the F. Is the paint on these worthless?

In a word, yes.

Pintsize725 · 06-16-2014, 12:18 PM

I had a spot like this show up on my hood. It started as a wet looking spot under the clear and then evolved into this. Nissan rejected my defective paint claim so I bit the bullet and used my insurance to have the roof and hood resprayed and a new bumper put on (separate issue).

Akurei · 06-16-2014, 12:44 PM

Nooooo, I got a little wet spot from a bird crap that came off the lot. It looks like a shinny etch in the clear coat on the hood. It doesn't look like it got any worse but remains the same

kenchan · 06-16-2014, 12:46 PM

bird crap can be very acidic depending on wat they ate.

Limeybastard · 06-16-2014, 01:08 PM

Bird poo.

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06-16-2014, 12:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Pintsize725 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 14,196 Drives: 2016 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 211846	I had a spot like this show up on my hood. It started as a wet looking spot under the clear and then evolved into this. Nissan rejected my defective paint claim so I bit the bullet and used my insurance to have the roof and hood resprayed and a new bumper put on (separate issue). __________________ Tracie

06-16-2014, 12:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	bird crap can be very acidic depending on wat they ate. Shadezz likes this.

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06-16-2014, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	bird crap etching maybe?

06-16-2014, 11:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
DWenz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: IL Posts: 12 Drives: 12 Roadster Rep Power: 15	That'd make sense but I never leave any on it... The car is also always in the garage or under a cover.

06-16-2014, 11:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	how big is the damage? it could be that a bug died between your cover and car.

06-16-2014, 11:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	i also see other black dots which look like carbon deposits. have you tried claybar?

06-16-2014, 11:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	then try mild polish like ScratchX on a foam pad. if that doesnt remove it, then it's under the clearcoat...completely etched through or your basecoat is contaminated (from factory).

06-16-2014, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
DWenz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: IL Posts: 12 Drives: 12 Roadster Rep Power: 15	it's about 1/2 an inch. The car is dirtier than usual but it was clay-barred about two months ago. I've tried everything. It's definitely through the clear and paint.

06-16-2014, 11:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141522	sorry to hear. you'll need a repaint in this case. check with your dealer.

06-16-2014, 11:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
DWenz Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: IL Posts: 12 Drives: 12 Roadster Rep Power: 15	well what the F. Is the paint on these worthless? I'm really good about not leaving anything on it. I neglect my other (much cheaper) cars and nothing like this has happened.

06-16-2014, 12:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
Akurei Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: California Posts: 319 Drives: 14 370z Rep Power: 13	Nooooo, I got a little wet spot from a bird crap that came off the lot. It looks like a shinny etch in the clear coat on the hood. It doesn't look like it got any worse but remains the same

06-16-2014, 01:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 19	Bird poo. Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk