If you do take it to get it fixed DO NOT WAX it before taking it in, or even a few months before you take it in. The clear has delaminated and the wax will absorb more into the basecoat and create alota problems for the bodyman...

 

I agree with the Cowboy. I worked on my car yesterday and used the all in one (ZAIO) and the clear seal (ZCS) and the car looks amazing. It's the first time I have seen reflections of the Infiniti lettering on the back bumper and I used to wax every 4 weeks. I still haven't figured out how to post pics, or I would be able to show you how it looks.

G/L with the fix.

P.S. Hook 'em Horns!!!

 

ouch. i have no cunstructive comments but i wanted to say that.

 

That you know of. Even buying first hand from a dealer, if they scratch it in shipping or handling, the dealer will repaint it and never tell you. If you know anyone with a paint depth gauge, you could check it.

 

Haha, this is the year we take you guys down. Probably not, but I can always dream.

 

i jus noticed the same clear coat bubbles in the side of my car, but it is very small, damn i think i need to paint that panel

 

Wow that thing looks like it got a serious sunburn

 

Even if you're the original owner, that doesn't mean it hasn't been repainted. Even if you didn't wax even once, the clear shouldn't fail like that.

Try pulling back the rubber seal on the windshield, sunroof, rear window and along the roof. See if you can see signs of a repait. ie..tape lines, overspray etc...

 

The car does have a 7 year, unlimited mileage warranty against rust/corrosion. It's theoretically possible this would be covered too. The only thing Infiniti can say is "No", so you might as well ask.

 

You've definitely had your chances in the past, but ran into some of the most classic comebacks in UT history.

Sorry to hijack your thread David. Back to the topic.....

 

That's salt damage, never seen it on a Cali car but it is very likely to happen if you live near the ocean.

Do you wash the car right after it rains, how long does it sit dirty? The roof is kind of a spot for water to pool so it probably sat there and just ate away. This happens in Canada all the time when dirty snow sits on your car. it collects so much road salt it's gross.

 

Collinite 845 Insulator wax ($12-14 per bottle and bottle will give you about 10 waxes)... detergent, salt, solvent, road grime, air pollutant, bug fluids, bird droppings, ultraviolet rays, bullet and kryptonite proof. Read reviews on Epinions or talk to people who really know wax. It will easily survive 1 year outside, still bead up, shine and protect... even if you failed to wash the car.

I've used it on 4 cars, each with >400K miles and >15 years old apiece, and the paint still is remarkable.