DTuss6

Hey guys, I must say that this site has been the biggest help over the past few months since I got my Max in making sure that Nissan was fixing everything correctly as I expected them to. Now I was hoping that everyone could help me out with any recommendations possible.

As I have noticed from the many threads, our paint really sucks. When I got the car in February (2001 GXE, with the unfortunate luxury of the hubcap looking wheels, but they are growing on me), I noticed some small chips in the paint on the front bumper and first foot or so of the hood. I was giving her a nice wash on Saturday since it was such a nice day and noticed that two of those chips right next to each other on the hood have turned into a nice little rust spot. Combined, they are about 1/8" across, but regardless, it still made me quite unhappy.

So what in the heck do I do??? I am by no means an expert at cars, I can just manage the basics. I am almost certain that some of you have had to have this happen. Is there something I can use to remove the rust and fill in the paint? Or am I totally off track?

Any help would be appreciated as I would love to get this done soon before the Illinois cold weather and winter start to set in. Thanks in advance.

IgS

iTrader: (3)

yup i found 2 of them yesterday and was really ****ed.... is there a rustproof warranty on this car, and if there is whats the warranty period?

-IgS

mike_747

get the rust out, clean well with rubbing alcohol.
Get a touch up paint tube from the dealer.
and your done.

Progress

iTrader: (26)

3M has a sanding pen that is good at repairing small rust spots. You might want to try one of those, then go here

http://innerbean.com/housecor/langka.html

DTuss6

Thanks for the help guys. I am going to try the sanding pen and some touch-up paint this weekend hopefully. If all goes well, I will be a happy man. Thanks again.