Clear Coat Failure

[Todd@RUPES]

I agree that protection is key, but also frequent decontamination. Let`s face it, the environment we live in isn`t getting any better and cars are now subjected to all types of fall out that wasn`t common even 10-20 years ago. Keeping the paint clean (claying) or or using decontamination products such as IronX, Finish Kare, or Valuguard that deep clean the paint seems to be almost necessary nowadays.

Obviously keeping a good coat of wax or sealant (good meaning fresh) is going to protect the paint long-term as well.

[Dr Oldz]

I think paints have gotten better and I see much less clear coat failures as I did on the mid-late 80s cars. While it is still a problem, I do not believe as much as a problem as it has been. Back in 2000 chances if I was working on a 12 year old vehicle it was repainted....not so much the case in 2012. Clears have become much thinner and practicing the least aggressive method is more important than ever..