Car Exterior Issues
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Car Exterior Issues
Hello fellow Zers,
I just got a 05' Touring Le Mans Sunset about 3 weeks ago. I bought it used 3 weeks ago, but it was spotless. Now there are marks all over the front bumper and part of the hood. Some of the spots have changed to a darker color? Is that a result of dings or the paint is rusting? I am new so please bare with me if these are stupid questions? Also, there are white spots all over the front bumper. Is the paint fading and I'm seeing the primer? I wanted to put on a clear bra but I just got it and didn't have time. So, all this has happened in 3 weeks. Any advice? Is my car rusting (aka the darker spots)?
Thanks for you help. Much appreciated.
I just got a 05' Touring Le Mans Sunset about 3 weeks ago. I bought it used 3 weeks ago, but it was spotless. Now there are marks all over the front bumper and part of the hood. Some of the spots have changed to a darker color? Is that a result of dings or the paint is rusting? I am new so please bare with me if these are stupid questions? Also, there are white spots all over the front bumper. Is the paint fading and I'm seeing the primer? I wanted to put on a clear bra but I just got it and didn't have time. So, all this has happened in 3 weeks. Any advice? Is my car rusting (aka the darker spots)?
Thanks for you help. Much appreciated.
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you sound like me, i was simply the dealer using fillers in the paint, and now they are wearing away.....sadly i have an 03 superblack, as long as it doesnt rain, the wax keeps it covered pretty good.
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Yea, it is not visible unless u get closer....I just went to a Nissan Dealer and they quoted $1200 to repaint the hood/bumper. Does that sound about right?
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never hurts to try but be prepared for them not to do anything about it.
The Z seems to take a lot of road damage upfront from normal driving. I imagine they tried to touch it up enough to get it out the door.
1200 is too much for sure. I would shop around if you want it fixed but get a quality place to do the repairs.
The Z seems to take a lot of road damage upfront from normal driving. I imagine they tried to touch it up enough to get it out the door.
1200 is too much for sure. I would shop around if you want it fixed but get a quality place to do the repairs.
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