infinitigurl
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All Infiniti's- I sell them
Lehighton PA
5-6-2008
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| « Re: Scratch Shield really work? (Rfong) | 12:41 PM 5/7/2008 |
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the scratch shield paint is an awesome feature. It only completely fixes the scratch if it is only in the clear coat, if it goes through to the paint, you will still see the scratch, but you will not feel it. Ideally, if you see a scratch, let the car sit in the sun for a couple of hours every day until the scratch is gone. It could take up to 2 weeks or so. As for detailing, I'm not sure... I can get back to you on that. I dont think our detail department uses a buffer on this paint.
New to the site, but not new to the product.. I've been selling Infiniti's since October 2007.
My Garage:
1998 Dodge Neon- currently only an exhaust and air intake... soon to be AWD and turbo 
1986 Audi 5000CS Quattro Turbo- everythings stock... this cars awesome as it sits
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EXceptional
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2008 Aspen Pearl EX35 Freakin Loaded !
Alberta Canada
4-6-2008
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| « Re: Scratch Shield really work? (infinitigurl) | 8:03 AM 5/11/2008 |
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What would be neat, is if someone could some time-lapse photography on a Scratch in the Heat of the Day.
Dean...
Alberta, Canada.
2008 Infiniti EX35 AWD
Aspen Pearl/Black Leather
Loaded with all the Toys.My other Vehicle...
2003 GMC Sierra Denali
w/AWD & QuadraSteer.
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Omega-3
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Edmonton AB
2-6-2007
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| « Re: Scratch Shield really work? (Rfong) | 12:17 AM 5/14/2008 |
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I heard its like regenerative armor. So take your key and scratch away and wait a few days to see what happens.... 
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EXceptional
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2008 Aspen Pearl EX35 Freakin Loaded !
Alberta Canada
4-6-2008
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| « Re: Scratch Shield really work? (Omega-3) | 5:34 AM 5/14/2008 |
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I'm not sure about the "Key" part.Don't take his adivce, OK ?
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SprayTech
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2008 Infiniti EX35 2004 Infiniti G35X
Wichita Ks
5-18-2008
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| « Re: Scratch Shield really work? (EXceptional) | 6:28 PM 5/18/2008 |
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I am an Automotive Paint Technician of 30 years and this is new technology that I am interested in seeing , as I work at a GMC, Cadillac, Buick , Pontiac dealership , and am constantly buffing minor scratches out for customers .It is only supposed to re-flow out minor scratches that are not through the clear coat finish . I remember when GM came out with their chipless paint on their S-10 pick-ups , their TV add showed thousands of small ball bearings dropping on the hood with out a scratch , well they are smooth , unlike a jagged rock spit out by a tire at highway speeds , I sure re-painted a ton of S-10 front ends under warranty because it :O They quit that advertising quick when it cost them millions of dollars in warranty repaints nation wide .
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RCHarris
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'08 EX35 AWD Journey - loaded
Oakland CA
5-22-2008
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| « Re: Scratch Shield really work? (Rfong) | 7:51 PM 5/31/2008 |
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I am sorry to report that scratch shield does not work as advertised - at least for me so far. I scratched the right front fender area - kind of a very light road rash scratch. It did not pentrate through the clear coat. I took pics of the scratch and have been taking them every three days. A week later and I can discern no improvement in the affected area. It has been cold here so I'm waiting until the exposed area has a chance to warm up more. I'll post all pics when I have waited a total of two weeks.
Randy
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2008 Aspen Pearl EX35 Freakin Loaded !
Alberta Canada
4-6-2008
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| « Re: Scratch Shield really work? (RCHarris) | 11:16 PM 5/31/2008 |
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RC... you guys in California should be capable of getting some Heat into that Paint.Could you give your Car some good heat before calling it a failure ? Up here in Alberta Canada, we have our Hot Days too, but they are not for long durations like you might have. It'll be in the 90's and 100's for maybe a Month... and then we are done ! Summer is over.
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morning_glory
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EX35
Quebec QC
5-30-2008
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| « Re: Scratch Shield really work? (EXceptional) | 7:55 AM 6/1/2008 |
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So we're going to make our scratches being repaired between July 10th and July 30th since that approximatly our summer duration here in Quebec.
Just kiddin' but last week when I was looking to some EX35's in my dealer backyard I remarked a fine scratch on a black EX35. I mean fine enough to make it auto-repaired based on what my dealer said. He said the process could take up to 2 weeks of warm weather,We had an "under normal weather" May here so maybe it's not warm enough. Anyway I did not buy my EX35 for that doubtful feature... 
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RCHarris
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'08 EX35 AWD Journey - loaded
Oakland CA
5-22-2008
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| « Re: Scratch Shield really work? (morning_glory) | 9:37 PM 6/1/2008 |
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I'm giving it the benefit of a doubt and waiting another full week. We're supposed to have high 70s temperatures all this week. Let's see what happens. So far I am underwhelmed. I could very easily wet sand these scuff marks and buff them out by hand but I'm really curious to see if this miracle paint is going to work its magic.
Randy
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EX-lover
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Infiniti EX 35
Toronto ON
4-9-2008
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good luck and please keep us posted!!
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RCHarris
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'08 EX35 AWD Journey - loaded
Oakland CA
5-22-2008
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| « Re: (EX-lover) | 4:51 PM 6/2/2008 |
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Apparently the scratch shield is beginning to work here are two pics. The first is the scuff on the first day. The second is the scuff 6 days later. Clearly the scuff is beginning to disappear. The scratches were made by a swinging wood door and did not penetrate through the clear coat. I expect over time even the dense scratches will go away. I'll keep posting and let you know:
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dividedhighw
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2008 EX35 AWD (Technology Pkg)
Ottawa ON
4-22-2008
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| « Re: (RCHarris) | 5:38 PM 6/2/2008 |
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VERY Coool!!!! I'm very sorry for your little "boo-boo"  , but thanks for sharing, and yes, please do keep us posted. 
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majorloser
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Infiniti EX35 AWD Journey
Melbourne Florida
4-27-2008
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| « Re: (dividedhighw) | 5:56 PM 6/2/2008 |
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Heck, if hot weather makes the paint softer...I might come out one day to see a pool of paint sitting on the ground below my car. 
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2008 Aspen Pearl EX35 Freakin Loaded !
Alberta Canada
4-6-2008
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| « Re: (majorloser) | 9:24 PM 6/2/2008 |
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