View Full Version : Clear coat fading...detail fixable?
mrgrape
01-10-2009, 04:18 PM
so i planned to buy a car, but checking it out in person
the clear coat was fading on top of the car and on the trunk.
would i be able to fix this by any detailing method such as polishing with a buffer?
or would i need to repaint it and how much avg would this cost me?
heatgain
01-10-2009, 04:35 PM
You need a repaint. Detailing will not correct, stop, or improve clear coat failure.
Sorry.
Holden_C04
01-10-2009, 04:39 PM
Do you have a picture of the damage? If it`s simply oxidation, even a chemical decontamination with an AIO-type product will remove it.
mrgrape
01-10-2009, 05:15 PM
very similar to http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/500/1998_DodgeDakotaHood_1.JPG
how much would this repaint cost me :cry:
Cleaning Fool
01-10-2009, 05:35 PM
Repaint......
Holden_C04
01-10-2009, 05:43 PM
That`s a repaint. Sorry. :sadpace:
Bigpoppa3346
01-10-2009, 05:57 PM
Yep, that is failure, not just fading.
A repaint is in order, a good one won`t be cheap either.
mrgrape
01-11-2009, 08:43 PM
thanks guys, would any of u happen to know avg cost of repair by any chance?
pcrispy
01-12-2009, 10:39 AM
I just recently got a quote on my BMW hood. A full sand down to the metal, primer, base, wet sand and clear was $350 for the entire hood.
imported_DetailDan
01-12-2009, 11:36 AM
Around $300- $500.
mrgrape
01-12-2009, 11:46 PM
hmm thanks guys, i might just tell the guy to take the amt off the price
Thanks for your help!appreciate it =]