There definitely an issue with the softness of Nissan paint.
Ive just traded in my red Juke. Had done 3000 miles, only a handful of these on motorways, the majority round town/quiet A roads. It had half a dozen chips on the front bumper/bonnet and quite a bad case of "nappy rash" on the bottom of the front doors, caused by gravel "scuffing" the lacquer when being thrown up by the front wheels - I think front mudflaps are ESSENTIAL for Jukes, if your as fussy about paintwork as I am.
In comparison, Ive just pick up a Ford Kuga same age/mileage as the Juke. Has 2 tiny stonechips on the bumper and nothing else. Has definitely weathered much much better than the Juke. I am certain that this is down to the harder lacquer.
Ive been working on it all afternoon - wash, paint correction (slight swirls - erased with menzerna compound) clay bar entire car, then add a layer of Autoglym lifeshine. Tomorrow will be a coat of collinite wax. Whilst I was doing this, wifehoovered, cleaned interior dash/windows etc and "fed" the leather seats! so much for a car that had been valeted on collection!
Even when our Juke was new,once we got it home, wecleaned it properly!!!
Sad, I know, but if you look after your cars and want the wax/sealant to work properly, you MUST have a totally clean and smooth paint surface to work from and the only way to get this isby detailing if necessary, otherwise a clay bar (essential even on brand new cars!).
Andy
Edited by: andytran
