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Kevin1960 02-27-2016 06:23 PM

Crying after 2 weeks
 
Can not believe after two weeks this happens
About to get car opti coated and now this...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima....c697c0bad.jpeg


Scratches multiple ones<br/>And a couple down to the metal

george__ 02-27-2016 06:49 PM

Angry girlfriend?


Darkwing48 02-27-2016 07:06 PM

Holy!!!!

Mike_TX 02-27-2016 07:37 PM

I've seen good paint detailers fix worse things than that to look like new. Don't get the whole fender painted until you check with a detailer.

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Clouded 02-28-2016 05:26 AM

That sucks...what happened?

Kevin1960 02-28-2016 06:03 AM

I wish I knew
Checked all around garage and don't see anything
Don't know what happened, don't know whether to bother putting the ceramic coating on now

So pissed, less than 700 miles on my car

mls277 02-28-2016 06:37 AM


Originally Posted by Mike_TX (Post 9097245)
I've seen good paint detailers fix worse things than that to look like new. Don't get the whole fender painted until you check with a detailer.

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I agree- my then NEW 7th gen got smashed in a parking lot 4k worth damage, body shop took care of it looked like never happened. I'm sure this can be fixed up.

Mike_TX 02-28-2016 07:18 AM


Originally Posted by mls277 (Post 9097290)
I agree- my then NEW 7th gen got smashed in a parking lot 4k worth damage, body shop took care of it looked like never happened. I'm sure this can be fixed up.

My brother-in-law used to do detailing, and I've worked with a dealership that had one. They use things like airbrushing and scratch filling materials, and a good one can make even horrible-looking scratches disappear without having to paint fenders and quarter panels. And they can do it a LOT cheaper.

Check with local dealers and body shops - they usually know the good detailers in your area.

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vrajesh123 02-29-2016 07:04 AM


Originally Posted by Kevin1960 (Post 9097233)
Can not believe after two weeks this happens
About to get car opti coated and now this...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima....c697c0bad.jpeg


Scratches multiple ones<br/>And a couple down to the metal

Try this - Clean the area first then apply toothpaste and gently scrub it with a scotch brite pad (green side) and almost all the scratches will disappear, once you are done the area will look much better than what it looks now and may even be able to fix it with a bit of a touch up paint. I did this on my previous car (Acura TL ) and it works.

Kevin1960 02-29-2016 07:11 AM

Update: Brought to the detailer this morning he said best fix is to repaint quarter panel if he touched it up since it's a tri coat you'll be able to see the defect more.
Went to see sales manager at the dealer to see whether he would maybe give me some free touch up paint and they're going to repaint the quarter panel free of charge

Wow huh

doctorpullit 02-29-2016 07:18 AM


Originally Posted by Kevin1960 (Post 9097480)
Update: Brought to the detailer this morning he said best fix is to repaint quarter panel if he touched it up since it's a tri coat you'll be able to see the defect more.
Went to see sales manager at the dealer to see whether he would maybe give me some free touch up paint and they're going to repaint the quarter panel free of charge

Wow huh


Repaint it free of charge?! Wow. That's impressive since they are obviously under no obligation to do that. That's hard to believe. Good for you!

MONTE 01&97 SE 02-29-2016 06:37 PM


Originally Posted by vrajesh123 (Post 9097477)
Try this - Clean the area first then apply toothpaste and gently scrub it with a scotch brite pad (green side) and almost all the scratches will disappear, once you are done the area will look much better than what it looks now and may even be able to fix it with a bit of a touch up paint. I did this on my previous car (Acura TL ) and it works.

Nice deed by them, sorry to see this happen although:bawling:. Just make sure that when you get the car back to check it out in pure sunlight:flower:, especially since its pearl white. Based on experience with that color what looks good on a cloudy day can look like hell on a sunny day. Just a word of advice!

mls277 03-01-2016 02:00 PM


Originally Posted by doctorpullit (Post 9097481)
Repaint it free of charge?! Wow. That's impressive since they are obviously under no obligation to do that. That's hard to believe. Good for you!

Clearly they are looking to make you a repeat customer- rare these days from what I see.

Kevin1960 03-03-2016 07:30 AM

Final Update:
No longer tears of sadness!!
Tears of joy!!
My car looks great can't even tell the scratches were ever there!!

Fantastic job by the dealership, and I am having the coating put on beginning of next month

The body shop said they baked it, so the detailer said I could coat it after two weeks, but that sounded too soon to me


https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima....80a8d358b.jpeg

lightonthehill 03-04-2016 12:33 AM

Looks good! I am glad this worked out well for you. As Standard Oil ads back in the 1940s and 1950s used to say - 'Happy Motoring.'

mls277 03-04-2016 06:54 AM

Nice work they did.

robtroxel 03-04-2016 08:25 AM

What a stand up dealer! They deserve a shout out and I'd love to be one of their customers if they are nearby! Thanks for the follow up report.

Kevin1960 03-04-2016 08:55 AM

Mike Erdman Nissan in Merritt Island Florida
Greg Kyzer is Sales Manager
Great manager and person

mls277 03-04-2016 12:12 PM

Nice to find a dealership like that.

lightonthehill 03-04-2016 05:28 PM


Originally Posted by mls277 (Post 9098422)
Nice to find a dealership like that.

I have loved all generations of the Maxima, but must admit that one BIG reason I stick with the Maxima is because my Nissan dealer has been the best dealer I have ever worked with, and I have been driving since the 1940s (yes, I am old and gnarly, and switched from ordering 'senior drinks' to ordering 'geezer gulps' and 'senile sips' at restaurants decades ago).


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