[beemer.aric]

I don't understand how newer cars can be more rust proof with thinner paint. And if your primer coat is exposed because of a chip will it still protect the metal? Thanks I just had these things on my mind.

 

[BluV3R18]

I need to order some touch-up paint for mine

http://www.courtesyparts.com/touch_up_paint.php?cPath=6382

I think.....
if the primer coat is exposed, it should still protect the metal because the metal is not exposed.................. but I'm not 100% sure about that

 

[beemer.aric]

I need to order some touch-up paint for mine

http://www.courtesyparts.com/touch_up_paint.php?cPath=6382

I think.....
if the primer coat is exposed, it should still protect the metal because the metal is not exposed.................. but I'm not 100% sure about that

Well I had some chips on two of the doors. Plus a couple of other places. Thanks.

 

[jacl3]

Yeah it does seem pretty thin, and I'm not sure of the answer but I do think it is important to parch up chips on the metal. I know I need to do it before I start to rust!

 

[beemer.aric]

Isn't it to some degree because if it was too thick it would chip off easily? Could that be it?

 

[steed77]

Nope... that Nissan paint sux. It's also not just the Versa. The 350Z I have been working on has poor paint too. It seems that most JDM cars have weak paint. My Ford believe it our not, has nice paint.

The BMW, Audi's and VW's I have owned, seem to have MUCH better paint. Pay for what you get I guess...

 

[beemer.aric]

Nope... that Nissan paint sux. It's also not just the Versa. The 350Z I have been working on has poor paint too. It seems that most JDM cars have weak paint. My Ford believe it our not, has nice paint.

The BMW, Audi's and VW's I have owned, seem to have MUCH better paint. Pay for what you get I guess...

Wait a second tho the Nissan Rogue has really good paint from what I have seen on my parents Rogue. I wouldn't say Nissan paint is that bad as other automakers more than likely use the same paint company.

 

[reinaldo]

car paint

I think the reason behind it is that they want the new owner to replace the paint easily if in case they don't like the color. You may get star brite from cheap auto parts.com.
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[robj80]

It's all about cost savings. They do a cheaper job. I have plenty of rust spots from chipped paint on my 2009 Versa. I don't even think they used primer

 

[iluvmyVersa08]

It's all about cost savings. They do a cheaper job. I have plenty of rust spots from chipped paint on my 2009 Versa. I don't even think they used primer

Rust already? Eek. I would not be a happy camper if this happened. I touched up the chips on the front bumper and nothing has rusted yet.


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[robj80]

yup every chip is a nice rusty color. My old nissans when they chipped you would see white. Which I can only assume is some sort of primer. That never rusted. On the Versa every chip you can see metal and within a short time it turns rusty. I don't touch up or even wash the car .

 

[vhtran]

Sorry to revive this thread, but my wife's 2010 Versa already got rusted with those chipped paint spots. The paint seem to be so thin. *sigh* I am a Nissan guy, but probably go with dif. brand for her soon.

 

[robj80]

I heard due to environmental reasons auto paints have changed formula's. They are better for the earth but horrible otherwise. This is across all manufacturers. Some companies are just good with the prep and priming of the vehicles. I don't think Nissan is one of them.

 

[vhtran]

My 07 Audi A6 has few deep scratches (metal shows) for couple of years now and still seeing the metal part w/o rust. Could be the preps and materials like Rob said.