Help restoring 05 OB sedan
#1
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Lehigh Valley, PA
Help restoring 05 OB sedan
hi
I just got an 05 G35x for a good price recently but the exterior is in bad condition.
the front left fender has a dent by the corner lamp that needs to be bumped out and repainted, and the front and back bumpers almost look like they need to be replaced. The back bumper has a 2 to 3 in hole in it which looks like it can be filled with some caulk and painted over.
also I think it's a good idea at this point to repaint the sides too because you can see some scratches.
the point is I'm planning to own this car for years down the road and I want to restore the paint so it's not embarrassing to drive in.
my question is should I just take it to a maaco and ask them to fix the car up or should I take it step by step, get new fender/bumpers etc.
the car also has a lot of chips on the hood which i would like to fix which is another reason I'm leaning towards maaco
a third option would be to take in to an infiniti approved body shop that has done work for me in the past which turned out looking good on a brilliant silver.
any ideas? thanks.
edit: here are some pics
it's dirty I know
I just got an 05 G35x for a good price recently but the exterior is in bad condition.
the front left fender has a dent by the corner lamp that needs to be bumped out and repainted, and the front and back bumpers almost look like they need to be replaced. The back bumper has a 2 to 3 in hole in it which looks like it can be filled with some caulk and painted over.
also I think it's a good idea at this point to repaint the sides too because you can see some scratches.
the point is I'm planning to own this car for years down the road and I want to restore the paint so it's not embarrassing to drive in.
my question is should I just take it to a maaco and ask them to fix the car up or should I take it step by step, get new fender/bumpers etc.
the car also has a lot of chips on the hood which i would like to fix which is another reason I'm leaning towards maaco
a third option would be to take in to an infiniti approved body shop that has done work for me in the past which turned out looking good on a brilliant silver.
any ideas? thanks.
edit: here are some pics
it's dirty I know
Last edited by WhipWhitaker; 02-22-2011 at 07:29 PM.
#2
A lot of that can be buffed out with a good detail. The chunks of paint missing however will need to be fixed by a body shop of some sort. I would stay away from Maaco. Infiniti paint is iffy to get right and they will botch the crap out of it most likely.
Go to an Infiniti approved body shop and take your time with the repairs. You will thank me for this advice haha
Go to an Infiniti approved body shop and take your time with the repairs. You will thank me for this advice haha
#3
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From: Lehigh Valley, PA
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#8
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#9
I think 3M has a really good headlight restoration kit. I haven't used because I just use my DA polisher, but yeah try sanding down with 2000 grit sandpaper first and then using PlastiX after.
Your car looks good btw! Glad you didn't end up going to Maaco haha
#13
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From: Lehigh Valley, PA
I found a diy on here that should be helpful with the sanding
and thanks, I'm really happy with the results
plus the paint comes with a lifetime warranty which is a lot more than maaco could offer
thanks for the compliments everyone!
#14
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From: Lehigh Valley, PA
#15
I really hope you didn't take it to a drive through car wash.. Shoot 90% of car washes are bad on Infiniti paint!!!
Wash yourself with correct methods and towels or your car will be so badly swirled and look like it did in first pictures! Car washes are really doing more harm than good for your car!
Wash yourself with correct methods and towels or your car will be so badly swirled and look like it did in first pictures! Car washes are really doing more harm than good for your car!