Another embarressment! 07 G is rusting!
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My '04 Volvo S60 had some really nice, tough paint. I don't know how many coats they use, but it was a lot. The corrosion warranty on it was also amazing.
I wish the Infiniti was as good. My clear coat seems to scratch from looking at it. Kind of wish I had a lighter color now. Heck, if I'm wishing things, I wish that Infiniti would outsource their painting to the Swedes.
I wish the Infiniti was as good. My clear coat seems to scratch from looking at it. Kind of wish I had a lighter color now. Heck, if I'm wishing things, I wish that Infiniti would outsource their painting to the Swedes.
#48
Originally Posted by shawnost
I'm not a metallurgist but I have a few degrees in chemistry and materials science, so I'll give this a crack. Aluminum does not rust, it does oxidize readily however. The trick is that aluminum oxide is typically colorless and very hard and somewhat inert so it actually seals itself.
rust IS oxidation
Al oxide is just as inert as iron oxide. that's not why it protects the unoxidized metal underneath. the reason is Al oxide has a similar lattice structure and size as Al metal, so the oxide bonds to the metal and protects it from further oxygen penetration.
iron oxide has a much larger lattice structure than iron, so it flakes and more water and oxygen can get to the fresh metal, allowing for continued rusting.
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I just got my car (used) but I have to say I'm REALLY disappointed in the paint quality.
Every lovebug that touches the car etches all the way through the paint. (Some to the plastic bumper).
The clearcoat sucks (scratches too easily). The paint is thin, and it doesn't look like there is even a primer coat. We'll see what the dealer says when I take the car in.
My other cars (a 2002 and a 2001) Don't look ANYTHING close to as messed up as my new 07 G35's paint. And they've been through waaaay more miles and lovebug seasons.
Every lovebug that touches the car etches all the way through the paint. (Some to the plastic bumper).
The clearcoat sucks (scratches too easily). The paint is thin, and it doesn't look like there is even a primer coat. We'll see what the dealer says when I take the car in.
My other cars (a 2002 and a 2001) Don't look ANYTHING close to as messed up as my new 07 G35's paint. And they've been through waaaay more miles and lovebug seasons.
#58
I think paint on most german cars are much better! My S4 paint after 6 years was in perfect condition and few chips... this car in 4 months has more chips... The paint itself feels coarse to the touch, I am planning on spending a day or two to really take care of the paint and clearcoat! As for the rust issue, most are hitting it... bare metal + water/moisture = rust.... sorry bud. When you get a chip...touch up paint right away to prevent rust!
#59
yeah... i've got some dull spots where some bird left a gift... very thin, compared to my vic, after the accident i measured a paint chip, was almost .030" thick. had a few small chips and some cracking, but it was 13 years old, and you could drive by looking at the hood (perfect mirror shine)... i think i'll be investing in a paint job eventually, since i'm looking to keep this car till it's 13 years old...
#60
I've had my car for almost a month, no scratches or anything yet. Although the bugs must love HID's because at night it becomes an insect graveyard.
Thank god I purchased the exterior protection plan, any small chips and what not I get fixed for free as long as it happens within the first 3 years. I mainly got this service when I read up on the chipped grills. The material of the grill does feel cheap.
Can't complain though, I don't know many grills where I've touch it and said "wow this stuff is incredible!".
Thank god I purchased the exterior protection plan, any small chips and what not I get fixed for free as long as it happens within the first 3 years. I mainly got this service when I read up on the chipped grills. The material of the grill does feel cheap.
Can't complain though, I don't know many grills where I've touch it and said "wow this stuff is incredible!".