Can this be fixed? (clear coat failure?)

[itzJoker]

I read that clear coat failure can't be fixed. I'm not quite sure if this is clear coat failure or really bad oxidation. I'm assuming its CC failure.

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee351/ItzJokerr/DSC05298.jpg
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You can also see that it's creeping up right under my tail lights.

I've tried Meguiar's Ultimate Compound on a microfiber pad and that didn't do anything.

Is my only hope respraying it?

Someone told me he could sand it down and just use touch up paint with clear coat instead of repainting the whole bumper.
I also notice this problem happens alot with Nissans...


Also:
http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee351/ItzJokerr/DSC05296.jpg
Bird droppings?!

[Harleyguy]

I'm afraid that's a classic case of clear coat failure.Only thing that can be done is a complete paint job.

[itzJoker]

Damn, it's just on my rear bumper but you can see that it's creeping up. Anything I can do to stop it from getting worse at that part right above the bumper.

[D0ughB0y]

From what I've read about using Meg's #7 as a restoration oil type product on the old dried out single stage paints, perhaps something like that might work? I'm sure Mike will chime in!

[Lasthope05]

From what I've read about using Meg's #7 as a restoration oil type product on the old dried out single stage paints, perhaps something like that might work? I'm sure Mike will chime in!

A glaze like M03/M05/M07 work only for single stage clear coats because they are porous and can absorb the oil.

That is definitely clearcoat fail. There is nothing you can really do to stop its process. A quality wax might help to slow it down but since the clear is already compromised, I doubt it. A respray is the only thing that will fix it.

[D0ughB0y]

A glaze like M03/M05/M07 work only for single stage clear coats because they are porous and can absorb the oil.

That is definitely clearcoat fail. There is nothing you can really do to stop its process. A quality wax might help to slow it down but since the clear is already compromised, I doubt it. A respray is the only thing that will fix it.

Thanks for the info. :xyxthumbs: I figured it might be worth a shot since, by my logic, the clear coat failure appears to be that the clear is starting to become porous and failing, so like the single stage stuff, if the oils can go in and rejuvinate the old single stage perhaps it could help to bring the clear back a little life. I guess not... that's really a bummer.

[itzJoker]

Would spraying it with some extra clear do anything at all lol.

[rohnramirez]

yes that could help, unless the basecoat has also been compromised. but nonetheless would still be workable if you know where to stop and know how to assess paint. You need to sand it then paint it, approximately a week is good enough time to sand it again using finishing grits to remove orange peel.

[A4 1.8tqm]

Since it's already that far gone, you might as well try wet sanding it down and shooting some clear. My last post in the thread http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/20048-deep-scratch-repair.html#post261561 shows the rattle-can clear I shot om my rear bumper, it still looks great! But be warned, it can be a lot of careful work to prep-sand, paint, sand out the orange peel, compound out sanding marks and polish. It all depends on the level of effort and skill your willing to put into it, and what your expectations are.

Good luck with what ever you do1 :xyxthumbs: