What is this paint defect called?

**Alexia** · 03-13-2009, 12:59 PM

I believe it is clear coat failure, but if I can safely buff it out I will try.

**BigJimZ28** · 03-13-2009, 01:07 PM

looks like good old bird bomb etching to me

**imported_Ivan Rajic** · 03-13-2009, 01:51 PM

looks like old bird sh*t to me as well

**Lou K** · 03-13-2009, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by Alexia

I believe it is clear coat failure, but if I can safely buff it out I will try.

It looks like crazing of the clear coat. Has the car been repainted? If it has it would indicate a bad mix of the paint with too much solvent.

**the other pc** · 03-13-2009, 02:12 PM

It can be called cracking, checking, crazing, alligatoring or crowsfeet.

Like BigJimZ28 and lecchilo said, itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s probably due to a bird bomb.

Whatever you want to call it youÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re stuck with it. It wonÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t buff out because itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s too deep in the film. YouÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ll have to either live with it or sand it down and re-paint.

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**Lou K** · 03-13-2009, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by Alexia

I believe it is clear coat failure, but if I can safely buff it out I will try.

It looks like crazing of the clear coat. Has the car been repainted? If it has it would indicate a bad mix of the paint with too much solvent.

**Barry Theal** · 03-13-2009, 03:29 PM

i agree 100 % with bigjim here

**Eisen Hulk** · 03-13-2009, 03:39 PM

Yup. It`s done.

**imported_Detailing Technology** · 03-13-2009, 03:57 PM

Crazing.....

**Legacy** · 03-13-2009, 05:09 PM

Looks like you got them all, crazing, crows feet, cracking. Clearly clear coat failure.

**David Fermani** · 03-13-2009, 05:44 PM

Hard to believe this is a failure of any kind when it`s so isolated and really looks like doo-doo etching.

**masters** · 03-13-2009, 07:28 PM

That will definetely not buff out. I`ve been painting for quite awhile and seen that stuff before. Looks like laquer crack to me.

How old is that paint and do you know if it`s single stage or base coat/clear coat. That should help.

Just by looking at the picture you will not get that out.

**Alexia** · 03-13-2009, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by masters

That will definetely not buff out. I`ve been painting for quite awhile and seen that stuff before. Looks like laquer crack to me.

How old is that paint and do you know if it`s single stage or base coat/clear coat. That should help.

Just by looking at the picture you will not get that out.

Four to five year old paint, the previous owner was an idiot. *Sigh*

Electric lime green pearl coat, at least a two stage base coat/clear coat paint.

I believe my plan may be to buy the heat reduction hood available for Wranglers and get a fresh repaint.

**David703** · 03-13-2009, 08:08 PM

won`t buff out.. thats some crazy color!!

**Alexia** · 03-13-2009, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by David703

won`t buff out.. thats some crazy color!!

I believe will be definitely getting the better hood and having it painted then. Lots of little chips all over the hood and the hinges are chipping. I know I got myself into a lot buying this Jeep, but there was no way I was leaving the lot with out it! I have another small spot like on the hood else where, but I believe it is on the fender that needs straightened and repainted any way.

Taken yesterday, new tires are on order and waiting to get the flares painted.