What is wrong with my paint???

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Well after taking delivery of my new Z I finally got around to washing it last night and noticed these imperfections. First off, I'm upset that a new car is in this shape with paint and second I have no clue what it is. I've never seen this. Please if there is anyone who knows what is wrong and can tell me if it is something I can polish out with my PC or if it is indeed a manufacturer issue and needs resolved that way. I just want to know what is wrong before I go pointing fingers at a dealer/maker.
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Alex
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My guess would be a thin spot in the paint. The line beside it looks almost like a long hair. Hard to tell.
 
Try to get it out. If not, take it back to the dealer for a repaint.
 
its not a hair, but not a swirl I tried some clay on it, and nothing happened. its like embedded in the paint or clear coat it seams. I just don't want to hit it with the polish and go through and take it to dealer and be like 'hey whats wrong with this?" I mean brand spankin' new, frustrating as hell.
 
I won't touch it. It's brand new and you don't want the dealer to say that you damaged the paint by claying or polishing. Btw it looks like a burn on a thin spot by a rotary.
 
Is it just me, or wouldn't you think that the car manufacturer would have better quality control.

Jenn
 
you would think? i know people are having paint blistering on the white 370z and a few gt-r that have same silver a gray having marks resembling the hair lines like runs in paint or some craziness. going to dealer tomorrow as this pisses me off after paying 37+K on it. I know the dealer uses a private body/detail shop maybe swing by there first for no BS assessment before even arguing with the service manager. think i'll try and get a paint thickness reading just for kicks
 
Looks like a burn induced by poor use of a rotary polisher..The other cracks not sure but i would definitely be t'eed off considering this is a new vehicle. I would definitely demand a new vehicle and not have the dealer touch it in terms of detailing.
 
Rsurfer said:
I won't touch it. It's brand new and you don't want the dealer to say that you damaged the paint by claying or polishing. Btw it looks like a burn on a thin spot by a rotary.
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ASPHALT ROCKET said:
I agree, good eye dad.
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dragster said:
Thin spot for sure, take it back & get a new car.
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sullysdetailing said:
Take it back to the dealer and make them fix it or give you a new one
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Maybe damaged in transit to dealer that they tried to fix(aka hide). It happens more than people know. I live by the Midwest rail dropoff for nissan/infiniti, toyota/lexus and VW. You have to see some of the cars waiting to be repaired. Some look like they fell off the 2nd level of the train car.
 
If that is Rotary induced that may only be the start of other issues. Take it back! As long as you are within 72 hours of signing they have to agree to exchange the vehicle!
 
yeah i'm beyond that window seeing weather sucked for the last week (owned for 9 days) I finally washed it and just now noticed it. for some reason I didn't catch it at dealer, too happy I got what I've been waiting for. I'll be happy if Nissan just repaints the hatch and leave it at that. there re obvious defects in the CC or paint that look like runs then that thin or burned spot. I never had issues iwth any other Nissan ther then softer paint.
 
Jenn1270 said:
Is it just me, or wouldn't you think that the car manufacturer would have better quality control.

Jenn
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LOL you have never worked for a dealership before. Hell one I use to work for, would do a FULL detail to a lot car, then afterwards run it through the Autoscratch Wash, before putting it on the front lot! :laughing:
 
UPDATE:
wasn't able to talk to the manager in service who makes the call but talked to the owner of the body shop dealer usses and said it is either somehting they will wet sand then buff, if it is hrough CC then respray as it may be glue residue from the plastic covers or also looks like there could be no Clear Coat even on that one spot. BUT will have to go back through the service manager and get his blessing to pursue fixing under warranty.
 
Glad to hear that the problem will be fixed. Sucks that a brand new car might already have paint work done to it though.
 
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