Corvette paint defect...unknown

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White95Max

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Does anyone have an idea of what this spot is? I suggested that it might be clearcoat failure, since it is on the roof (high susceptibility to UV damage). I went over the area with SSR2.5/green and AIO/grey, with no luck in reducing it. You can see the oxidation behind it where I stopped polishing, but the spot remained.



VetteSpot.jpg




VetteSpot2.jpg




The pics got a bit blurry in larger sizes, but if you want to view those, they're at these links:



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/VetteSpot.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/VetteSpot2.jpg
 
Is that the area of the T-/Targa top? What is it made out of ? Looks like how the clear failed on the plastic parts of my Pontiac (mirrors/spoiler).
 
White95Max said:
Does anyone have an idea of what this spot is? I suggested that it might be clearcoat failure, since it is on the roof (high susceptibility to UV damage). I went over the area with SSR2.5/green and AIO/grey, with no luck in reducing it. You can see the oxidation behind it where I stopped polishing, but the spot remained.



VetteSpot.jpg




VetteSpot2.jpg




The pics got a bit blurry in larger sizes, but if you want to view those, they're at these links:



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/VetteSpot.jpg

http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/VetteSpot2.jpg
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Looks like bird poop acid etch.
 
That's definitely a possibility. I didn't think of that one.



Scott, I haven't started polishing the car yet, other than just the quick SSR2.5/AIO combo on that small area. The 2.5 didn't seem to do anything to reduce the swirls/scratches. :( Got any tips for me?
 
Setec Astronomy said:
Is that the area of the T-/Targa top? What is it made out of ? Looks like how the clear failed on the plastic parts of my Pontiac (mirrors/spoiler).
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Yes. I'm not sure if it's plastic or not.



The defect has tons of tiny dots, like I've seen before with the beginning of clearcoat failure.
 
I too fear it's the sort of clearcoat issue that can only be solved with a paintgun :( Go really easy on that spot as it'll only get more noticeable if it *is* failing.



Might oughta use 4" pads to correct that hard paint.
 
i was working on hood of a 98 mustang a few days ago, that had the similiar problem as that as well. it seemed like the beginning of clear coar failure...
 
Accumulator said:
Might oughta use 4" pads to correct that hard paint.
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I've got a couple Propel orange 4" and yellow 4" pads on the way. I'm sure they'll come in handy. I've yet to work on an Audi or Corvette, so it'll be a new experience for me working with this notoriously hard clearcoat.



blkZ28Conv said:
What year Vette is that?

My vote is clearcoat failing. :(
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I believe it's an '88.
 
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