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04-16-2018, 02:23 PM | #1 |
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Can my clearcoat be repaired?
Throughout my car, there are parts where the clearcoat is fading. Because I have no knowledge of car body work/painting, I need some help
Based on the pictures below, is my clearcoat totally shot, or could it be repaired? If it could be repaired, what is the best way to go about it? What I tried to do as a first try is some high grit sand paper, slightly wetsand down the clearcoat, and get some turtle wax rubbing compound and rub and buff it in. It made it look slightly better, but not completely repaired. Thoughts and advice is appreciated. |
04-16-2018, 06:25 PM | #2 |
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Whoa whoa you're talking about your black window trim right?! Not actually your paint... cuz I seriously hope you didnt just start wet sanding down your car
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OP.....why the car is so dirty?
Take it to reputable detailer for paint correction and protection..... |
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04-16-2018, 08:43 PM | #5 | |
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I assume that the clear coat can't be fixed if your telling me I need to take it in? That's my last resort. Just seeing if there is some kind of DIY for this. |
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04-16-2018, 09:18 PM | #6 |
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Do a test spot with some Meguiars Ultimate Compound
A small spot with not to much pressure. Just repeat a couple times to see if it clears up. Did I already say light pressure so you don't burn through the paint? Don't go gonzo. If this works give up and buy a DA to finish out the car. Throw the turtle wax in the garbage. Last edited by spazzz; 04-16-2018 at 09:40 PM.. |
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before you compound it yourself, I would say give a good wash to it then the spot you want work on, clay that spot, if you have ironx, do ironx to remove road tar and iron particles, wash again that spot and do IPA Wipe, then do some light compound them polish and see how it looks.
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And amen to the car cover. I'm doing an exterior update on this car including fixing the paint and trim, and I want it to look good for quite some time after. After the turbo repair. Will update when I get around to this. |
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Off topic question. Tell me about your window trim. Is it plastidipped or painted?
As for the clear coat. I had some pretty bad orange peel on my clear when I got it. I spent many hours wet sanding the entire car by hand and polishing everything back up to optimum sheen. I DO NOT recommend that just anyone do this. I have years of detailing experience. I believe your clear can be restored but I would get a quote from a reputable detailer first. I'd offer suggestions but without seeing it in person it does make it difficult to recommend solutions. |
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04-27-2018, 11:12 AM | #15 | |
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As far as the clear coat, I have taken it to a detailer and he said that my clear coat needs to be fixed. So either he didn't want to deal with it, or it's just shot. I want it fixed the right way but I'm on a budget too... |
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04-27-2018, 12:22 PM | #16 | |
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On the clear coat, nothing is ever just shot completely. It may require some extensive work but I'm a little surprised that he didn't offer any solutions. Good possibility that he just didn't want to deal with it or more accurately didn't know how. I'd try taking it to a body shop and see what they say. I have a co-worker that does autobody work on the side I've seen him do some amazing rejuvenation work without having to completely repaint. Just another option to try although this one will probably be the most expensive. If it were my car, I would try to the Langka system (I've used it on mine with great results) and get yourself a DA and some machine polish (there are tons of options out there - I personally like 3M and Adams products and try to stay away from Chemical Guys stuff due to the residue it leaves behind) |
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I just hate that I have a nice car that looks like crap. |
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