Question about the original paint of nismos

NizzyBoy · 09-21-2010, 01:26 PM

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.

fuct · 09-21-2010, 03:50 PM

ill see if my hood says the same. not sure

daleks · 09-21-2010, 04:32 PM

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

n1cd · 09-26-2010, 07:07 PM

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.

fuct · 09-27-2010, 12:40 PM

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

vipor · 09-27-2010, 12:41 PM

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

jhp3 · 09-29-2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

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

Kpyburn · 03-11-2011, 01:57 PM

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".

SoCal 370Z · 03-11-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpyburn

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".

09-21-2010, 01:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
NizzyBoy Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Manila Posts: 17 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z NISMO Rep Power: 15	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. Last edited by NizzyBoy; 09-21-2010 at 01:31 PM.

09-27-2010, 12:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
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03-11-2011, 01:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kpyburn Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hamilton, al Posts: 7 Drives: 10 370z Nismo white Rep Power: 14	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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09-21-2010, 03:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	ill see if my hood says the same. not sure

09-21-2010, 04:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
daleks Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St. Louis Posts: 424 Drives: 2011 Evo X MR Rep Power: 15	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

09-26-2010, 07:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
n1cd Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 72 Drives: 370Z Nismo Black 336 Rep Power: 15	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.

09-27-2010, 12:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	id be happy if mine was repainted. factory paint is horrible!