G35stilez
Ari Gold
Regarding the paint on late model Nissan Pathfinders (96+), the bumper paint is VERY thin. I'm talking bible paper thin.
I have detailed two of these vehicles, both of which I ended up doing paint repair free of charge due to the THIN paint. This occurred on 2 different year/different trim level Pathfinders and only on the front/rear bumpers. The rest of the paint buffed out just fine.
I buffed with a very mild polish with almost no pressure and the paint buffed off. I ended up sanding the area, touching up x 2, wetsanding, compounding, and polishing all by hand. It was a PITA, but needed to be done to save me. The areas came out like new and thank goodness the owners had touch-up paint.
From now on, I will only do these bumpers by hand. The first time, I figured it was a fluke or something, but the second got me thinking the rest are like this. Just beware...
A pic for reference.
I have detailed two of these vehicles, both of which I ended up doing paint repair free of charge due to the THIN paint. This occurred on 2 different year/different trim level Pathfinders and only on the front/rear bumpers. The rest of the paint buffed out just fine.
I buffed with a very mild polish with almost no pressure and the paint buffed off. I ended up sanding the area, touching up x 2, wetsanding, compounding, and polishing all by hand. It was a PITA, but needed to be done to save me. The areas came out like new and thank goodness the owners had touch-up paint.
From now on, I will only do these bumpers by hand. The first time, I figured it was a fluke or something, but the second got me thinking the rest are like this. Just beware...
A pic for reference.
Will I be safe using the PC or do the entire bumpers by hand? I'll take your word for gospel on this one. Thanks, and let me know!! 
