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adammc
Date Registered: 07-2005
TOTAL POSTS: 3
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1 month old & paint chip !!!!
Hi folks,
This is my first time on the board.My wife and I are from sunny Cairns.
We bought a 2005 ST at the start of the month and couldnt wait to take it camping. We ended up going up the Tablelands within 2 days of buying it
Have a slight problem already though
I think someone must have hit us with a shopping trolley or car door as there is a small trainagular (if thats a word) chip in the drivers side door !!!
Its not any bigger than a 5cent coin but it sure stands out as you can see the white undercoat or metal (not sure which).
My question is. What would the best way to get this repaired? Being in cairns we cant risk rust getting in there.
Should I take it to the Nissan dealer?
Do it myself?
Take it somewhere else?
ANy advice would be GREATLY appreciated.
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30/Jul/2005, 1:04 pm
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NPC73
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 12-2004
Location: Mount Isa, QLD
TOTAL POSTS: 1247
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Re: 1 month old & paint chip !!!!
Hi adammc,
And Welcome to the Forums.
I see you’re from sunny Cairns. Mate your in my neck of the woods. Great to see another xtrailer here from the Cairns area, . Could I ask how you came across the forums?
Please feel free to visit the Introductions section of the forum, and tell us more about yourself when you have time: Introductions
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To enhance your forum identity you may also wish to change some of your optional settings such as your "Avatar", "Signature", & "Location". These settings can be found by clicking the Control panel link found above & accessing the Change miscellaneous settings tab.
As for your scratch in the paintwork, that’s terrible to hear for a brand new vehicle. I am currently living with a large scratch that looks like it was made by a key, which extends from the rear quarter panel through to the front fender on the drivers side. Lucky for me my exy is twilight so it isn’t too obvious.
There have been some previous discussions on paint scratches, which can be found here:
How to remove unwanted scratches ???
Paint-work Care
Although at the end of the day, if the scratch is too deep, you'll have to get is professionally resprayed, to which I am considering with mine.
And there is also some brief information on Electronic Rust Protection here, which you may find of interest:
Electronic Rust Proofing
And whilst on the subject of Rust, here is another thread which you may find of interest:
Rust Prevention
Kind Regards
Last edited by NPC73, 31/Jul/2005, 9:21 pm
--- Noel...
Member ID: X-072 (Retired Administrator)
2003 X-trail, TI, Manual, (Series 1) - (with the works)
2013 Toyota Prado, Manual, Turbo Diesel - (Snorkel-K&N-Full Exhaust, 20" Low Profiles, Chrome Bullbar, HID Spots, + All the Bling!)
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30/Jul/2005, 11:01 pm
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adammc
Date Registered: 07-2005
TOTAL POSTS: 3
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Re: 1 month old & paint chip !!!!
Hi,
Thanks for all the great tips
I found the forums via a business card that was popped on my car door at Cairns Central.
I just got the car back, just had it fitted with Nissan's factory cargo barrier. Looks GREAT !!
The boys at the service centre have referred me to an Auto Smash repair place to get that chip fixed.
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4/Aug/2005, 6:23 pm
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NPC73
X-TRAIL HOLIC
Date Registered: 12-2004
Location: Mount Isa, QLD
TOTAL POSTS: 1247
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Re: 1 month old & paint chip !!!!
Hi Adammc,
The Business Card you found on your car door would been from me,
Mate depending on the cost to have it repaired, you might want to consider using your insurance.
I just used mine last month after having my exy reversed into. So for a $400 excess I got a new bumper, new nudge bar & new smoked bonnet protector, and personalised plates renewed.
Cheers
Last edited by NPC73, 4/Aug/2005, 6:48 pm
--- Noel...
Member ID: X-072 (Retired Administrator)
2003 X-trail, TI, Manual, (Series 1) - (with the works)
2013 Toyota Prado, Manual, Turbo Diesel - (Snorkel-K&N-Full Exhaust, 20" Low Profiles, Chrome Bullbar, HID Spots, + All the Bling!)
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4/Aug/2005, 6:46 pm
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adammc
Date Registered: 07-2005
TOTAL POSTS: 3
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Re: 1 month old & paint chip !!!!
Yeah, was quite a suprise finding that card
I am going to take that car down this week for a quote, see what they say. ~fingers crossed~
I've been doing the rounds of the shopping centres myself today! We are lauching our new business....
Work In Cairns - http://www.workincairns.com.au
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6/Aug/2005, 2:57 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: 1 month old & paint chip !!!!
The genuine nissan touch-up paint is available from your local dealer for the cost of $8.00
Please note that this part number of my Black exy. I believe the part number for the touch-up paint in your case will be the same, except your colour code at the end (instead of KH3)
It is only good to be used on small scratches and stone chips, not long scratches, as it'll be quite visible.
Last edited by jalalski, 14/Jan/2008, 12:55 pm
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