Poly sealer chipping off- options?

[Chart505]

I purchased a 92 BMW recently. In the glove box was documentation showing it had been treated with something called " Cal Gard" poly
sealer. Appears to be some sort of paint protectant they used back in the day.

Anyways, on a couple of places around the door locks and handles this poly coating is chipping off. It looks kinda like when you get a sunburn and your skin starts peeling off..

What are my options- I would guess I have to remove it all- what is best way to do that? THanks.

 

[jaybs02]

Hi Chart

Are you sure that it is this sealant, or is the clear coat failing?

Do you have any pics

Happy Thanksgiving
"J"

 

[Hawaiianelement]

I'm affraid that your Cal guard is loooong gone sir. What you're seeing is most likely clearcoat failure . Clearcoat protects the paint and gives it a great look. But when it starts to go then it gets ugly. Hopefully its not chipping too much on your Bimmer .

I had a red '91 318 is that had no clearcoat left but buffed out real good. What you want to do is protect what clear you have left by waxing or sealing .

 

[Chart505]

Now that I look at it, probably is the clear coat chipping away.
Will try and post a pic. No real fix for this is there? Its just one isolated area, rest of car looks pretty good.

 

[Hawaiianelement]

Now that I look at it, probably is the clear coat chipping away.
Will try and post a pic. No real fix for this is there? Its just one isolated area, rest of car looks pretty good.

its possible you might just have that small area . The horizontal surfaces get the most UV rays so be sure and protect what you have now.

 

[Brenton]

Now that I look at it, probably is the clear coat chipping away.
Will try and post a pic. No real fix for this is there? Its just one isolated area, rest of car looks pretty good.

Depending what you want, there are guys here called "backyard" painters or "blow-in guys" that are discount, often mobile car painters. They are often willing to do as little as possible, airbrushing, etc. It isn't always pretty, but better than what I call "Auto Leprosy", which methinks you have.

You can also buy clear coat at a auto supply store, make sure it is 2K.