I'm REALLY looking forward to this paint. This was going to be the last black car I owned, but I'd definately buy another now.

 

Interesting info Mike. I think this will be great for the average person, but not so great for detailing enthusiasts.

 

I agree.

I am interested in seeing just how well this paint does heal itself. In the EX intro I was at it was mentioned that this paint healing has a life of about 3 years. What about after that?

 

I'd like to see how well it works as well. If it only has a 3 year lifespan, I guess after that it would be safe to compound it like normal.

 

which means finally some decent paint on infinitis.. woo! put your party hats on.

 

The lifespan does vary depending on the conditions your car is in, but 3 years is what they are expecting out of the car.

The self-healing paint technology has been around for a bit now; show cars have been using them to keep their paint jobs flawless. Nissan/Infiniti just happens to be the first one to put it on a production vehicle.

As far as buffing/claying, there is absolutely no need to do so; the paint will make all swirls disappear as long as it is still healing.

 

Mike, after the three year lifespan and the paint isn't self healing anymore, would it be safe to assume that you would just compound like normal from that point on?

 

^that's the key question for me. Otherwise you're stuck with swirls for life.

 

That is what I've heard from the guys @ Infiniti.

Results may vary.

Remember, under promise and over deliver

Three years could be more than three years dependant on conditions.

 

If it can be treated as normal paint afterwards it sounds like a fantastic breakthrough for factory cars.

 

I can understand not needing to buff as it will take care of light swirls, but claying is done to get grit and such out of the paint. So does that mean that you have to leave that there? I doubt the paint will 'push' it out. What happends if the it's clayed?

 

Hmmm, what kind of warranty will be on the paint? Hopefully it will have at least a 3 year warranty. Can the 'self healing' clear coat be re-applied?... For that matter, can the 'self healing' clear coat be applied to a current vehicle?

 

how about some paint that doesnt chip so easily, esp past the primer and starts to rust... worst factory paint EVER

when I brought it up with a local dealership, they said it would be nearly impossible to get it covered under warranty.