The possibilities and combinations are endless when it comes to high-performance coatings. Often the blended edges are the first to begin deteriorating. It went on nice and smooth (4 very fine coats), but after it dried.. no dice. Duragloss CCP (Clear Coat Polish) is a non-abrasive synthetic formula, which gives a "wet look" shine and durable protective coating. It isn't just a matter of feathering out the peeled area and painting over what is left. Stay tuned. Wait a day or so to let the clear coat harden if the finishing is new. On a plastic bumper cover that is a tough job. Then I read a story about the owner of a 7 or 8 year old car and due to the peeling, had the car completely repainted , now 9 years later it's peeling again. I have a 1990 Celica, soft top, that has terminal clear coat peeling. Hi all, I'm new to the forum. – Mi… 358 posts ... as paintman says unless a body guy is feathering … That's the clear coat failing. Original Poster. … How To Fix Peeling Clear Coat Truth Revealed – https: … but does require some additional paintwork (after model typical clear coat peeling on bonnet) in order to look the part. At this point, if you see "orange peel" or "trash" on the surface, wet sand with 1000 or 1200 grit wet or dry automotive grade sandpaper. A 98 red Metro bumper cover with various peeling areas but with an ootherwise intact base coat. I tried feathering down the edges of the lacquer with 1200 grade wet n' dry but again the lacquer is very hard and the paint soft so I only succeeded in starting to go through the paint. (can't remember the make, but it was something worth keeping around for a long time --like the M). I am looking for advice from anyone on how to best address this. Get a fine grit pad and gently but firmly scruff off affected clear coat. I was lightly rubbing the sandpaper on the bumper and I finished so I wiped the water and everything off. Use the fine grit sandpaper to sand the area. Most often, it's caused by a poor paint job or prolonged exposure to the sun. Looks like my clear coat is starting to peel. Auto paint is protected by a layer of clear coat, so it takes considerable wear or damage for it to peel. Clean with a finish cleaner/de-greaser like PRE paint prep. Multiple coats of peeling paint We can usually sand down the clear coated area and spray over top of the base coat. Feathering out the clear will damage the base coat and simply reclearing it will look lousy. Reply Reply Author. The paint itself came out great. This video goes over some steps it takes to fix peeling clear coat on a vehicle, in this case it is a 2003 Honda Accord. :wavey Here's my problem: I was trying to remove some small clear coat scratches with some 3M Wetordry 2000 grit sandpaper and soapy water. The surface isn't very smooth - it has a very mild texture to it. Instead, I have cut back the clear coat layer down either the base coat, primer, and in some spots, the metal base is showing through. I will be hand sanding. Sand, feathering the edges to blend, then clean and prime the surface. Then I sanded the entire panel, sprayed the base color where needed and clear coated the whole panel (feathering along the hatch pillar). I came up with the idea of using 1500 grain sandpaper to "feather" the edges, hoping this will stop the peeling… My side door is "feathering" more than peeling. Many auto enthusiasts who want to learn about auto body repair seem to think that …just because the clear coat on their paint job is peeling or faded, they could just sand the old clear off and re-clear the panel with new clear. Its Dupont clear by the way. Read the directions for the clear coat product you used on the car. Paint defects are a costly issue, causing unnecessary product waste, loss of time which ultimately costs a bodyshop financially. Wait several minutes before applying the next coat. Here's a thread with pics of some repairs on my wagon. Discussion. Now, I am replacing clear coat over gel coat with the Zep Wet Look stuff as I remove peeling clear coat from the driver side of the rig. The clearcoat is a little "eh", though. I'm left with this dull spot on the bumper where there is no shine. It’s a good idea to surround the area with masking tape to prevent damage to other areas. Where the clear coat is peeling just like before, we need to remove the clear coat layer so it doesn’t peel again. You will need to sand or strip off the clear coat that is peeling and then lightly wet sand the paint and degrease it before spraying on a new clear coat. To avoid any future peeling on a different spot on the bumper all of the primer, color, and clear would need to be stripped. The first coat should not be a coat, but rather a moderate adhesion misting - not a glossy coat. The color underneath is still fine. Hey all, Been working on a project for my car and it's almost complete. Wait a couple of minutes to let it dry. Is this something that can be easily repaired with sanding, spraying and feathering? vinyl wrap over peeling clear coat. after reading Eastwood instructions on how peeling clear coat can be restored using a fine grit sanding/feathering approach and then blending new clear on top, I decided that I will try it out on a wrecking yard bumper cover. Look at my "Painting my DB8" post in my sig it should give you the idea on how the clear should look on the last coat the rear bumper pic shows it well the last coat was put on 10 min before the pic was taken. Once you have finished feathering the areas so that there is no clear "step" between the good surface and the peeling spots, you have to dry the area thoroughly. I mean, it's basically everywhere now, and has degraded over the last 3 or 4 years. Blending clear into existing clear and having it last is an art form IMHO. Should I peel it all off and apply a coat of clear again or do I need to do a whole new … I repaired some clear coat failure on this car by sanding off the clear until it was smooth and seemed solid. First off, clear coating IS painting. Hope this makes sense, I'm a chick determined to do this myself :) Reply this comment You could attempt to spot fix it if you really wanted to. If you are spraying clear over old paint, or redoing damaged clear coat on a project, the prep is the same as for any other paint: Wet sand smooth, feathering the edges of any old clear coat. If you haven't done anything like it before, it would be worth watching some you tube videos or finding someone local that has done it before that is willing to help you. Clean with a finish cleaner/de-greaser like PRE paint prep. Below you can find all the information about paint defects in our handy, interactive tool. There is no way of knowing if the delamination will be limited to that small spot. The clear coat on the top of my rear cap is peeling bad! ... Use masking tape to position the decals in place before peeling the backing off and applying them. Let’s Start Learning How to Fix Peeling Clear Coat on Car Step 1. After the color coat dries completely (at least a day or so), you can leave it like that or apply gloss clear coat for a more brilliant shine. The next coat should be a light, shinny, even coat. Hi raiders, My boat is starting to shed some of the clear coat. I tried sanding the line out with 2000 to no avail. Virtually all spray-on clear coats require some sort of buffing, polishing or … Repaint problem spots, taking care to load the brush or roller properly to avoid too-thin or too-thick application. Peeling. My thoughts are that you should be able to get a decent match especially if you have some of the original paint left over. How do you prep before painting clear coat? Make sure that before you start sanding that you "degrease" the area by using a good solvent (in a pinch Original Formula 409 works well). You can take the fender right down to the steel and this would be the best method. In this post we will talk about Spraying Automotive Clear Coat Over Old Paint.. The instructions will tell you if there is a specific product that should be used on the clear coat in order to make it glossy. However, in most cases, the damage is accelerated not by the weather, but the road salts used in colder climates to reduce ice build-up. ... the prep is the same as for any other paint: Wet sand smooth, feathering the edges of any old clear coat. The extreme cold can cause a clear coating to become brittle. Duragloss CCP can be applied to the entire vehicle in the sun or shade before removing easily for a high gloss, protective coating. The prior coat should not be wet, but should not be completely dry either. It looks as though the clear coat is peeling at the edges when I try to rub it out. Dings and damage to the clear coat that exposes the underlying paint can also cause peeling. To fix a peeling clear coat on your car, start by scrubbing the peeling area with 1000-grit sandpaper to get rid of the damaged coat. Step 2. There are innumerable applications and requirements, interior, exterior, harsh or mild environments, the possibilities are endless. No dents or damage. Not as easy as it sounds. After applying my first coat of clear, I took off my base overspray paper. Only fix is to respray the clear. Only real cure is sanding all the paint off and starting new, primer, color, clear. This product is durable to both acid and alkaline washes. Then, wipe with a tack cloth to remove any dust. No. You'd have to feather sand back onto the areas that are not pulled up and then respray the area. This will smooth out the surface and allow for a super shine finish. Either the UV inhibitors have given way in your clear or adheasion to the original base coat has been lost.....or both. grkify. I have the duplicolor exact paint and clear coat. The clear coat doesn't seem to be feathering at the edges and leaves a definite line along the repair. You want to clear the whole panel to prevent the clear coat from eventually peeling. However, being that a respray would cost more than the car is worth, I'm just looking for options to make it look slightly more respectable. Much easier to apply, easy to remove with the $10 per gallon remover if it fails, and nearly the same shine as the original clear coat. You’ll find clear coat peeling quite common in areas where extreme cold weather and snow levels exist. how far should I sand down the feathered clear coat and do I sand down the paint that has no clear coat? 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