Paint chips !

kannibul · 06-08-2009, 04:56 PM

I took mine to a spray n wash today (bought it !Friday!) - it's got a chip in the paint on the hood - two little spots. I thought it a bug, but after hitting it with the sprayer and it didn't come off, I used my finger...there's paint missing

1) Should I fix it?
2) How?
3) If not by me (knowing my luck), how much should it cost?

Here I was thinking I'd order some Zaino and start on that as soon as it comes in...

mspeasl · 06-08-2009, 06:07 PM

Gang,

My 03 350 also was a chip magnet. I ran a bra and that didn't help. I had chips where I had never had chips on any other new car since 1964. Nissan just uses JUNK PAINT and there isn't anyway around that fact!!!!!!!!!!! Now I have 1100 miles on my new 370 and a clear bra and I already have chips.

Life2Short · 06-08-2009, 07:24 PM

I just went over 3400 miles and have 4 chips on the hood, chips/dings all over front fascia, as well as a few right in front of the rear wheels. I have owned a lot of vehicles to include a Nissan Altima SER and have never seen anything like this. Yes the car is fun to drive but between the paint, oil temp issues and constant rattles throughout the interior I am beginning to question my purchase.

kannibul · 06-08-2009, 09:40 PM

I called the dealer about the chips on my hood, requested and spoke to the general manager.

He said he wants to take a look at it tomorrow and "see what he can do" - which, more than likely as I see it, will be to take me over to the parts counter and order some touch-up paint, which I already ordered a bottle today just before the parts-desk closed on my way to band practice (in my truck) ($8), thinking at the time there was nothing I could do about it, so I should just drop-fill it as best I can and go on (sadly, I SUCK at repairing paint) - or pay $400 (which is what a company said they'd charge)

It had 51 miles when I test-drove it. I think I've got 300 on it now. I bet they won't do anything...

How does one do an invisible repair? I was planning on either DIY w/ claybar and Zaino, or taking it to someone to have it detailed (involving a claybar) - if there's a blem, it'll stand out.

SiXK · 06-09-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

How does one do an invisible repair? I was planning on either DIY w/ claybar and Zaino, or taking it to someone to have it detailed (involving a claybar) - if there's a blem, it'll stand out.

try Dr. colorchip. I haven't used it myself but have heard good things about it. its a touch up paint kit with a process to blend it in.

Dr. ColorChip: Automotive Paint Chip Repair Systems

kannibul · 06-09-2009, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LSUTurboTiger

try Dr. colorchip. I haven't used it myself but have heard good things about it. its a touch up paint kit with a process to blend it in.

Dr. ColorChip: Automotive Paint Chip Repair Systems

Yeah, I've been going back and forth on it and the LAHGHRWAUSRE product (exaggeration of the name, can't remember what it's called - but it starts with an L)

Modshack · 06-09-2009, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kannibul

Yeah, I've been going back and forth on it and the LAHGHRWAUSRE product (exaggeration of the name, can't remember what it's called - but it starts with an L)

Langka......Personally I've never had any success with that...

06-08-2009, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
mspeasl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 367 Drives: Red M6 Sport/Touring Rep Power: 269	Junk Paint Gang, My 03 350 also was a chip magnet. I ran a bra and that didn't help. I had chips where I had never had chips on any other new car since 1964. Nissan just uses JUNK PAINT and there isn't anyway around that fact!!!!!!!!!!! Now I have 1100 miles on my new 370 and a clear bra and I already have chips. __________________ Mspeasl - Central Illinois 2009 - Solid Red, M6 '370' Sport/Touring (Delivered 7 April 09)

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06-08-2009, 04:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	I took mine to a spray n wash today (bought it !Friday!) - it's got a chip in the paint on the hood - two little spots. I thought it a bug, but after hitting it with the sprayer and it didn't come off, I used my finger...there's paint missing 1) Should I fix it? 2) How? 3) If not by me (knowing my luck), how much should it cost? Here I was thinking I'd order some Zaino and start on that as soon as it comes in...

06-08-2009, 07:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Life2Short Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 5 Drives: 09 370Z Sprt/Tour/M6 Rep Power: 16	I just went over 3400 miles and have 4 chips on the hood, chips/dings all over front fascia, as well as a few right in front of the rear wheels. I have owned a lot of vehicles to include a Nissan Altima SER and have never seen anything like this. Yes the car is fun to drive but between the paint, oil temp issues and constant rattles throughout the interior I am beginning to question my purchase.

06-08-2009, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	I called the dealer about the chips on my hood, requested and spoke to the general manager. He said he wants to take a look at it tomorrow and "see what he can do" - which, more than likely as I see it, will be to take me over to the parts counter and order some touch-up paint, which I already ordered a bottle today just before the parts-desk closed on my way to band practice (in my truck) ($8), thinking at the time there was nothing I could do about it, so I should just drop-fill it as best I can and go on (sadly, I SUCK at repairing paint) - or pay $400 (which is what a company said they'd charge) It had 51 miles when I test-drove it. I think I've got 300 on it now. I bet they won't do anything... How does one do an invisible repair? I was planning on either DIY w/ claybar and Zaino, or taking it to someone to have it detailed (involving a claybar) - if there's a blem, it'll stand out.