Question about the original paint of nismos
 

is the brand dupont the one that they use in painting our cars? esp. nismo models. Mine is a pearl white nismo 370z, and when I popped the hood up it has a sticker under it. says dupont. I bought my car brand new from the dealer and shipped to a local market , I'm just wondering. Thanks in advance.

ill see if my hood says the same. not sure

Where is the sticker? The underside of my hood has four stickers:

1. VIN
2. Something about the clear coat
3. Something about the A/C
4. Something about OBD II and emissions

look into it. I hate to say it, but it could have been repainted by a local. Ship damage Iv seen at nissan here and I do know where they fix them at here. But they wont tell you at all and it could have happen to you and they were so dumb to notice the sticker. Sale,Sale,Sale and by the way did I say Sale.

id be happy if mine was repainted. factory paint is horrible!

:pics: and I'll look on mine. Also a PW Nismo

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Paint
 

Worked in the automotive industry, and most cars are painted at the factory with PPG or Dupont waterborne paints. There is always a huge pissing contest over which one is better, and both companies will have a engineer present in the factory at all times. As stated, when the car leaves the factory, it usually goes to another "company" that purchases EVERY car from the factory prior to selling it to a dealership. This company will have its own body shop, install the stickers, mats, etc..., and will make repairs to lot damaged cars of minor flaws from the factory. I was amazed at just how many "new" cars have had paint and body work. Since these repairs are done in a normal body shop, and all interior fixtures are present, water borne products cannot be used. This is when PPG or Dupont re-finish comes into play. Wouldn't worry about it either way, as I would guess 30% of ALL new cars have had some type of minor paint repair before you buy it "new".

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