Honda black paint

[crbeatty]

I have a 1998 black Honda Accord. About six months ago I noticed the paint on the rear section near the top of the back window looked dull and had a whitish tinge around the dull section. I also noticed a whitish spot on the trunk lid. The area on the top seems to be spreading. A couple detail places said it was a bad paint job and the dealer suggested I use vinegar and water to take it off.



Please help. I am not an expert but willing to follow your advice. Consumer Reports steered me in your direction. Thanks.

[DSVWGLI]

Welcome crbeatty, with out seeing your car I can`t be 100% sure but it sounds like your paint could be oxidizing or even worse clear coat failure. You could try to polish the area to see what happens, if it`s oxidation it will polish off and if it`s clear coat failure you will see black on your pad or cloth. I hope your dealing with oxidation. Good luck and let me know how you made out.



Steve

[jimmybuffit]

Pics. we gotta have pics...



Is it the blue mica (metallica) black?



Jim

[Scottwax]

Sounds like clearcoat failure to me too. Pics would really help.

[imported_liam]

detailed a families friends car today, had clearcoat failure on his bonnet, did have the heart to tell him :(

[crbeatty]

It is clear coat failure. From checking, it appears the remedy is to repaint and then detail the car. Does anyone have any additional thoughts or recommendations? Thanks.