Rust spots on the trunk
02-01-2011, 02:01 AM
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I went to the dealer today but their warranty advisor wasn't around. In fact, this group of companies owns many dealership, and it seems like they only have ONE warranty advisor for all the dealerships. I talked to the sales consultant that I bought the car from. He took some pictures and said that he's gonna send them to the advisor and let me know what happens next. He said that likely they'll just replace the trunk since the rust appeared before the car is even 3 month old. Of course, it'd be up to the warranty advisor. I won't take repaint as an answer though. Non-factory paint job is just not the same.
02-01-2011, 02:04 AM
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I have rust spots on my MW car too. Went to my buddy who is a professional detailer and told me its caused by us not claying the car immediately after we purchase them. He pretty much said that its the debris from when the cars are on their way to the dealers.
02-01-2011, 02:13 AM
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Who knows, they just might replace my trunk without much problem. Prepare for the worst, and hope for the best. Thanks for the advices & support, I'll keep you guys updated.
Oh, and we counted 11 rust spots today on the trunk. Are you guys sure that the trunk is made out of aluminium? Aluminium shouldn't rust...unless it's contaminated...
02-01-2011, 08:01 AM
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I know the hood is aluminum (and it says that here 2011 Infiniti G25, G37 Sedan | Specifications | Infiniti USA) but I've never heard anything about the trunk being aluminum and the Infiniti spec page only mentions the hood.
02-01-2011, 12:53 PM
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I know the hood is aluminum (and it says that here 2011 Infiniti G25, G37 Sedan | Specifications | Infiniti USA) but I've never heard anything about the trunk being aluminum and the Infiniti spec page only mentions the hood.
02-01-2011, 01:28 PM
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02-01-2011, 07:42 PM
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I'd be really surprised if replacement trunks can be ordered in a specific color. Most likely will come in primer and have to be painted anyway. I could be wrong, but it wouldn't hurt to check.
02-01-2011, 09:04 PM
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And honestly, a good body shop can do a fine job as long as it's a whole body panel like the trunk. The problems come when it's just part of a panel or if the body shop sucks.
02-01-2011, 09:05 PM
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Probably iron filings (rail dust) from transit to the dealer. My wife's truck had them as well. If your car ever spent time on a train getting to it's final destination, this is very common.
The good news is that a clay bar will zip them right off, and then you can just seal/wax with the product of your choice. They shouldn't come back, as these are not rust blooms from corrosion of your car's bodywork.
If you're seeing them "appear", I would guess that the small filings went unnoticed until they rusted and stained the paint. Again, just clay it off.
The good news is that a clay bar will zip them right off, and then you can just seal/wax with the product of your choice. They shouldn't come back, as these are not rust blooms from corrosion of your car's bodywork.
If you're seeing them "appear", I would guess that the small filings went unnoticed until they rusted and stained the paint. Again, just clay it off.
02-01-2011, 10:12 PM
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02-01-2011, 10:15 PM
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Probably iron filings (rail dust) from transit to the dealer. My wife's truck had them as well. If your car ever spent time on a train getting to it's final destination, this is very common.
The good news is that a clay bar will zip them right off, and then you can just seal/wax with the product of your choice. They shouldn't come back, as these are not rust blooms from corrosion of your car's bodywork.
If you're seeing them "appear", I would guess that the small filings went unnoticed until they rusted and stained the paint. Again, just clay it off.
The good news is that a clay bar will zip them right off, and then you can just seal/wax with the product of your choice. They shouldn't come back, as these are not rust blooms from corrosion of your car's bodywork.
If you're seeing them "appear", I would guess that the small filings went unnoticed until they rusted and stained the paint. Again, just clay it off.
02-02-2011, 03:12 AM
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That's the problem, there's really no good body shops around here. The only good body shop is probably owned by Lexus
I think a few of the rust spots already cracked the paint and some of them became little bumpbs. I'll see if I can clay it this weekend, but I sealed the paint within weeks after purchase, I saw no rust at the time.
I think a few of the rust spots already cracked the paint and some of them became little bumpbs. I'll see if I can clay it this weekend, but I sealed the paint within weeks after purchase, I saw no rust at the time.
02-02-2011, 10:11 PM
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I have the same thing on my 2011, bought it bran new on 11/7/10. Mine arent as big yet, I have about 15 or so spots. My car is also black.
Also, although the specs do say there is a "scratch shield," my 2011 does not have it. My car scratches while drying it.
Also, although the specs do say there is a "scratch shield," my 2011 does not have it. My car scratches while drying it.
02-02-2011, 11:31 PM
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Yes you have Scratch Shield paint. It doesn't prevent scratches, it's a special type of clearcoat that can "repair" small surface scratches if left alone. Parking it out in the sun will cause the clearcoat to repair the scratches faster.
02-04-2011, 12:47 AM
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I had to go in again to see the service manager because the pictures the sales associate took weren't good enough due to recent change of warranty process. First she offered to re-paint the trunk lid, which I kindly refused because factory paint is always better. She said that she understands and mentioned that Infiniti is changing the way they process warranty claim and she will try to see if they can send a painted trunk lid instead. Hopefully she would be able to get me a factory painted trunk lid.
I told her that I'd rather wait to have it properly done. Will keep you guys posted. I suggest that you take yours in if you have the same problem, and refuse to have it repainted if possible. It shouldn't matter to your dealer because the corporate should pay for their defected product. Call the corporate if you have to, this seems like a common problem on the G.
I bought my Infiniti brand new, paid cash, and do not expect to have it repainted within 3 months of ownership and possibly end up with crooked emblem & letters.
I told her that I'd rather wait to have it properly done. Will keep you guys posted. I suggest that you take yours in if you have the same problem, and refuse to have it repainted if possible. It shouldn't matter to your dealer because the corporate should pay for their defected product. Call the corporate if you have to, this seems like a common problem on the G.
I bought my Infiniti brand new, paid cash, and do not expect to have it repainted within 3 months of ownership and possibly end up with crooked emblem & letters.