Paint Damage?

Birdman · 09-23-2004, 09:11 AM

I bought my new Titan on July 15th. I began to wash it a couple days after I got it home and noticed swirl marks on the front left panel above the tire. The mark goes the complete length of the panel. My truck is radiant silver. I took it back to the dealer and they noticed it but didn't really give me a solution. After trading a couple words, they have contacted Nissan and they are going to send a paint rep to look at it. Aparently the service manager said they they have been having paint problems b/c people on the assembly line have been taking grinders to smooth out panels and it shows up in the paint.

Gig'em · 09-23-2004, 10:04 AM

You should also see the thread about the jewelry the employees were wearing. That also marred the paint. I'll edit this if I can find the post.

Edit: Here is the thread. Maybe print it and take it to the dealer?

Nissan traces paint flaws to workers jewelry

Birdman · 09-23-2004, 11:36 AM

Thanks,
I'll do that. The damage is under the clear coat. The dealer tried to blame it on me until they actually took the time to look at it closely.

senna1 · 09-28-2004, 10:49 AM

Back in 94 I purchased a Toyota truck with similar damage - there was what appeared to be sanding marks that were under the clear coat. I raised a big stink but the best I could get was a new paint job which I didn't really want on a new vehicle with less than 100 miles on it.