Infiniti I-30 Paint

[Tom C.]

I recently purchased a 2000 Infiniti I-30. The car is in great condition. Low mileage too. I love the options and style as well. The only problem is, I'm wondering about the paint. There were a few scratches that I was mostly able to polish out. However, the paint appears to chip and scratch very easily. It this common, any other I-30 owners out there?!! I also noticed that there are a few places on the car where it appears that the top coat has bubbled up a bit. It's hardly noticeable unless you get really close to the car and look. Hey, I know it's a used car. But, I'm wondering if paint and clearcoat might be a problem with this vehicle. The Infiniti is supposed to be a little higher class car, isn't it?! Any warantee on the paint I wonder? Thanks so much for any responses.

[TurbNurb]

i think your in the wrong forum, bud.

[jEzTeR]

yeah,I'll get someone to move it for ya.

Good luck with your new car!;)

[PalmerWMD]

The paintjob on the I30's is known for some weaknesses and not up to the rest of the car.

Some owners have gotten teh clear bra system or used 5 star shine ( do NICO search on it).

Fred...

PS: Welcome

[elwesso]

I agree with Fred.. Even the G35 has a crappy paint job..... Its VERY thin and I can nearly tell you wont find them in 10 years in as good condition as our G50 Q.....

The G50 Q has one of the best paint jobs the industry has known. Sorry that doesnt help you.!!!

It might not be a bad idea to consider a repaint. 2 layers of paint is better than one!!!

[Jeff Williams]

My 2000 I30t has typical NISSAN paint. Not too good. Very soft!

Black may be the problem. I have seen J's and I's in black, that look about the same.

I have 50,000 miles on it, and it looks 10 times worse, than my Q, with nearly 200,000 miles.

[Chrisfrend]

I had a black 95 Maxima. The paint was terrible and scratched very easily. The weak paint is, of course, even more noticeable in a dark color.

[HeavyDuty]

My 91 SE-R had degenerated clearcoat racing stripes starting at 4 years of age.

CuhRappy paint, on 91's at least, looks like there was no UV agent in the clear.