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12-01-2011, 11:33 AM
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I don't know but after reading some detailing forums I'm glad I don't have the Scratch Shield after reading all of the horror stories about it.
Here is just one of many: Help removing acid rain spots from new Infiniti G37x with Scratch Shield clear coat!
Here is just one of many: Help removing acid rain spots from new Infiniti G37x with Scratch Shield clear coat!
12-01-2011, 11:41 AM
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Here is the Service Bulletin for paint shops on how to deal with the Scratch Resistant Paint Repairs: ITB-07-047B
12-01-2011, 11:56 AM
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I stand corrected...I have the sticker as well. Doesn't explain the swirl on my hood that is entirely clear coat and no deeper. Maybe it will work itself out over a few months. On my '09 some dumb@ss took their thumbnail and scraped off dried cement with several attempts leaving a helluva mess on my rear bumper and within 2 - 3 weeks in hot sun it magically disappeared. It was awesome...just hope I have that same performance on my '11. Chips are chips, no special paint can fix a chip down to the metal...but that'll be a money maker for whoever comes up with it.
12-03-2011, 12:37 AM
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mine is a BO 2011 x sedan. Not sure the build date but it was delivered to dealer inventory in August.
12-17-2011, 08:42 AM
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okay so whats the verdict? i will be purchasing a g in july when i get back from afghanistan. i don't know if im doing 2010, 2011, or 2012 just yet. Which year does and doesn't have this scratch shield paint? and what are the pros and cons of both? reading all the posts just confused me on which i should shoot for having haha.. :'(
12-17-2011, 09:47 AM
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okay so whats the verdict? i will be purchasing a g in july when i get back from afghanistan. i don't know if im doing 2010, 2011, or 2012 just yet. Which year does and doesn't have this scratch shield paint? and what are the pros and cons of both? reading all the posts just confused me on which i should shoot for having haha.. :'(
12-17-2011, 05:52 PM
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Something else I noticed. The used models I looked at had glossy paint in the door panels (where the door latch mechanism is located). On mine, it's a matte finish, while the outside of the door has clear coat... Another cost cutting measure perhaps?...
12-18-2011, 07:39 PM
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12-18-2011, 08:44 PM
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Actually it was dropped in 2010 and came back in 2011 however most if not all cars manufactured after the Japanese Tsunami won't have the self healing paint due to supplier issues. Infiniti wanted to keep it hush hush until the supplier was brought back online.
12-18-2011, 09:03 PM
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years old acura TL. I always wax my cars, and both TL ande G were dark paint.