I guess that qualifies. I had a 280z as well. Man, that was the car to have back then. I also had an 03 Altima and never knew about the precat issues and never had them. The car was totaled by a deer @167k and still ran like a top with zero oil usage. I never had paint issues with any of them either. My 18 sits outside all year round and still polishes up as well as a black car can.
Nissan Self Healing Clearcoat
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Believe Mercedes started with it around 2008.
Is that like the Kawasaki paint from 2018? https://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/kawasakis-self-healing-paint-work.html
It looks to be very similar to Kawasaki tech. Also BMW has a self-healing polyurethane coated grill that just needs a little heat to repair itself.
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Present on my 2015 GS350
Self-Healing Paint for the 2015 Lexus GS350
The 2015 Lexus GS350 comes equipped with a self-healing clear coat. This premium finish is designed to help minor scratches and swirl marks disappear over time, particularly when exposed to heat. The technology relies on special polymers that can flow and re-bond, effectively repairing the surface.I can confirm my 2012 GX460 has flawless paint in 2026 that has withstood not being garaged for its whole life
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Same with my GS350. Weekly to bi-weekly car washes at an automated car wash for 7 years. No spider webs or scratches. Finish looks like new.
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This has been around for a while. I think other manufacturers have it now as well. basically small rock chips fill themselves in somehow.
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Small rock chips, no. Swirls, fine surface scratches, yes. For the former I use Dr. Color Chip.
When my Mom bought her 1989 Mazda 323, the salesman told her that the base coat/ clear coat paint was "actually still wet underneath for five years" and "would fill its own scratches in."
It was a way better car than the Dodge Omni Miser that it replaced, so I kept my teenage mouth shut.
We recently bought a Lexus rx350h that has this soft self healing clearcoat. I did not know. Just wipe a paper towel across a surface on hood and left with some fine scratches. I hate this stupid thing. If there is no scratches to begin with there is no freaking need to heal.
Sigh... how do you take care of this stupid thing? Now I am afraid to touch it.
Sigh... how do you take care of this stupid thing? Now I am afraid to touch it.
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Not sure how this self healing clear coat has change since 2015, but I take no special care. I have been using an automated car wash once or twice a week with my Lexus. Every two months a ceramic spray Tec 582 (I think). No swirl marks or spider webs. Finish looks great even with careful scrutiny.
@1lieutenant thanks for your note. What do you do with the Tec582? If I can a good layer on top of the soft clearcoat, I am game. Please teach me how to apply. Thanks.
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TEC 582 is an inexpensive ceramic spray that I learned about on this site. I purchased it on Amazon. It is about $25 per gallon which might last a lifetime. lol. Application is simple. After going through the car wash (I have gotten lazy and no longer enjoy doing it myself) I dry it with microfiber cloths. After drying (some people say the step of drying it first is unnecessary) I spray a mist on one panel. Use just one spray, less is better. Gently wipe the panel with a microfiber cloth and wipe again with a second cloth. If you see streaks, you used too much. No effort is required and it seems to last 3-4 months though I retreat every 2 months since it is so easy.
If you go out to the website it looks legit. Nissan may have a patent on it hence why others aren't using it.
@1lieutenant thank you for the details. Sounds easier than waxing, I will gave it a try, $25 isn't going to break the bank.
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