Bingo. Either that or someone brushed that area whiles entering/exiting the vehicle with something harsh enough to scratch the surface, leading it to eventually rust.

On the bright side, it is definitely not nearly as bad as the rust on my coupe passenger door.

 

Hmm to my knowledge the vehicle has never been repainted and it has been sitting in the O.C for most of its life (far, far away from any salt) so it must have occured when it has been in my possession.

I think the leading edge might be the case but how would I be able to adjust my doors or is there anyway to check if it is too tight? I was also thinking a rotory polisher might have burned the edge but I am not too certain.

What do you guys suggest to remedy the situation? I have a pretty mild clay bar; should I go with a more aggressive clay or should I go to wetsand with 3000 grit and move down until the rust is removed? It still feels like there is clear over the area and does not feel oxidated at all; but I will see what Infiniti says at my oil change and see if it is covered or not.

 

Yeah I am glad it is only mild; but how it occured is a bit wierd to me. My car has sat in the garage for most of its life but maybe that might have made it even worse (mild temps + salt). Well I will try some more stuff after I finish GTA IV; lol.

 

I can't tell from your pics on what can be done. You could see if the door is not adjusted right and leaving a big of exposed area leading the rear side quarter. Sandblasting always occurs on those leading edges. The lower front of my rear wheel well area always takes a beating where it flares out.

I suggest having the dealer look at it for their opinion. You might luck into them fixing it.

 

Word of advice DON'T GO TO OAKVILLE INFINITY!!! unless you want a different shade door

 

Thanks for the advice guys; will see what dealer can do before I do anything myself; and I won't be going to Oakville Infiniti since it is ~2000 km out of my way .

 

What is Oakville Infinity?

 

Apparently its a stealership in Oakville that screws you forever .......

 

and likes vehicles with a kaleidescope of colour.

 

Should read ..... and makes vehicles with .............. 's we are

 

DOH I was a little upset when I posted that

 

Take a clay bar to it and see what happens. Doesn't look like it is scratched.

-Sean

 

Makes vehicles for Jokers.....

 

LOL. If I only had a dollar for every time someone did that. I've done it before myself.

 

SB and makes vehicles with a kaleidescope of colours.

We certainly are