On my 2003 sedan there was very bad chipping in front of the rear tire. The body shop calls it a dog leg. The chipping occurs because the rear door is too far in and stones hit the "dog leg" directly. Infiniti painted it under warranty, but while I was driving the 2004 loaner I looked and it is exactly the same problem. It seems to be worse on the driver's side, I assume because of cars coming towards you on the center line & throwing small rocks. You should all look because the body shop has told me it is a defect & he believes Infiniti should have to put a little guard there. He painted it with a special coating & it looks great but I assume it will continue to happen because he just painted it but the defect is still there.

2003 red w/willow, premium/areo in canada

 

I have the same damn problem and was told-we have never seen that.

03.5 Sedan/B.Sil/Prem/Wntr/Aero/Tint/Rims/Hotchkis Sways--WHERE ARE OUR PARTS!
69 Chevelle Hard Top BB/4.11's/Posi

 

Never heard of?? That is hilarious as my body shop said he has done lots and there was mine & another this week in at the same time he was doing. Also when I took it to Infiniti they knew exactly what I was talking about & did not even look at it.. just said OK...

2003 red w/willow, premium/areo in canada

 

Are cars with splash guards seeing the same problem?

 

Do not know. I have splash just on rear, but I would guess yes.

2003 red w/willow, premium/areo in canada

 

Is this the area you're talking about?
I haven't noticed anything yet, but if it's a problem it may be good
to add some clear bra

<font color=blue>04 Silverstone G35, 5AT, Prem, Aero
ES100 225/45-18 front 245/40-18 rear
Borla TD, Z-tube, Eibach, 35%Tints</font color=blue>


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Exactly, but almost unnoticed on passenger & very bad on drivers. I think it depends on the door setting (which can not be adjusted). Clear bra would be a great idea. The body shop but this special coating on then painted it. You can feel the texture he put on but can not really see it now painted. A strip of clear bra should work. I used the clear bra on some of my titanium interior as well. Can not really see it & no scratches

2003 red w/willow, premium/areo in canada

 

Thanks for the info...
I'll be adding the Clear bra.
I used the clear bra on the interior titanium as well...
Works great!

<font color=blue>04 Silverstone G35, 5AT, Prem, Aero
ES100 225/45-18 front 245/40-18 rear
Borla TD, Z-tube, Eibach, 35%Tints</font color=blue>

 

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I used the clear bra on the interior titanium as well...
Works great!

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Pic of this?


Brilliant Silver/Graphite/Chrome Wheels '04 Sedan/5AT

 

Here's My old post

<font color=blue>04 Silverstone G35, 5AT, Prem, Aero
ES100 225/45-18 front 245/40-18 rear
Borla TD, Z-tube, Eibach, 35%Tints</font color=blue>

 

dude your wheels are tite.

 

Oh, okay, I remember it now! I was looking at my car today, the way that flares out at the rear of the door, is what the cause is, any car I have ever had that had "protrusions" like that had chips, my '00 Mustang GT had chips in the "scoop" behind the doors, mine is okay so far though, perhaps it is because I have the splash guards, they do a pretty good job of keeping the side of the car clean, so may helps this as well!


Brilliant Silver/Graphite/Chrome Wheels '04 Sedan/5AT