Drying a new GT-R with shop rags

sleestak · 09-01-08, 03:32

I saw this today and had to snap a few pics. Guy was getting his GT-R washed and I saw the wash crew grab a stack of shop rags from a bucket and dry the car off. Makes me sick to see nice cars treated that way. You can see the rags on the hood.

Picus · 09-01-08, 03:36

More potential business for you in the future.

David Fermani · 09-01-08, 03:43

I bet the dealer told him they have self healing clearcoats.

BigAl3 · 09-01-08, 03:47

i hate to imagine what they used to wipe down the interior plastics *scratch city*...

p.s. did you talk to the owner or hand him a business card?

shine · 09-01-08, 04:59

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Originally Posted by Picus

More potential business for you in the future.

Still sad to see it though...

sleestak · 09-01-08, 06:12

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Originally Posted by BigAl3

i hate to imagine what they used to wipe down the interior plastics *scratch city*...

p.s. did you talk to the owner or hand him a business card?

I was going to but he was on his cell phone the whole time. You can see him on the other side of the car with the sunglasses on. I saw them spraying some really shiny dressing on the dash. The guys detailing his car really had no idea what they were doing. They were running a Turtle Wax special for $29.99. I'm sure they put strawberry air freshener in there too.

Dean · 09-01-08, 06:26

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Originally Posted by David Fermani

I bet the dealer told him they have self healing clearcoats.

So what is your opinion on the Nissan/Infinti self healing clearcoat? Any personal experience, positive or negative? I sense a nibble of sarcasm in your remark.

I'm interested since I'll be ordering a 2009 G37 sedan before years end.

Dean

tdekany · 09-01-08, 07:28

If anyone, it is the owner that needs to be shot!

ChrisNJ · 09-01-08, 07:30

regardless... sick car

David Fermani · 09-01-08, 07:43

You're right about the sarcasm. I personally don't feel it's a good product; especially for people who have to correct it. I think it's more marketing hype than a real world benefit. Self healing or not, it's still susceptible to environmental conditions and user abuse. I detailed a brand new white pearl G37S and it was riddled with acid rain pitting and water marks. My client actually fought with the dealer to buy it back because the finish was ruined. Here's a pic showing a little:

Dean · 09-01-08, 08:28

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Originally Posted by David Fermani

You're right about the sarcasm. I personally don't feel it's a good product; especially for people who have to correct it. I think it's more marketing hype than a real world benefit. Self healing or not, it's still susceptible to environmental conditions and user abuse. I detailed a brand new white pearl G37S and it was riddled with acid rain pitting and water marks. My client actually fought with the dealer to buy it back because the finish was ruined. Here's a pic showing a little:

Interesting claim about the Nissan's self-healing paint. Too bad your example is not exactly true.

The 2008 EX35 is the only current Infiniti model with the "Scratch Shield" in the US market. The 2008 Infiniti G37S in your picture has the conventional clear coat without the new elastic resin. All upcoming 2009 Infiniti G models will have the "Scratch Shield" paint.

So unless you somehow managed to detail a 2009 G37S (which has yet to be released as of this date), your criticism of the technology needs a little more explaining.

Picus · 09-01-08, 08:34

Well, fwiw I worked on an EX and it was pretty much the same as working on any other car, as far as I could tell. It was fairly new so the swirling was light, but it had some. I tackled it the same way I would have a G35/37 etc..., it came out nice, but whatever technology the paint had didn't help or interfere with my work at all. It will be neat to see if over time these cars are easier to maintain. The skeptic in me thinks they won't be, but it'd be a nice surprise!

Dean - do you know if the GT-Rs have the scratch shield paint? I am guessing no, but you might know better.