I recently bought a 2003 ML320 that has a very typical condition on the rear window pillars – the clear coat has failed big-time.
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My plan is to get the remainder of the old peeling clear coat off, then wet sand the two panels and see if they will polish up to any acceptable level. Then treat it like single-stage paint. If not, then I’ll get them re-painted.
The question: Is there any way other than sanding to get the rest of the peeling clear coat off? I was not sure if it could be buffed off with a strong polish or if sanding is the only logical method. The goal is to get it off and still have enough paint left underneath to play with.
Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks.