Recent content by gogiants

Very helpful, thanks. Your contribution to this thread is just extraordinary.

The new layer will start flaking again or the old layer underneath?

As I referred to in the original post, researching this topic (finding a cheap solution to make it look better, understanding it won't be perfect) I found guys that basically say - unless I'm misunderstanding - 'just spray a layer of paint on it' or 'just spray a layer of clear on it' So can...

Yeah but can you elaborate why any remedy short of a full repaint is an exercise in futility? What does that mean? We're not talking a showroom car here, we're talking just transportation. There's absolutely no affordable option to make it look better? I get that a full repaint is the best...

So for clear coat failure, you recommend applying new paint to the affected areas, as opposed to a new layer of clear coat?

Can you elaborate?

Thanks for the replies guys, but as stated in the original post, I don't think I'd even consider spending $250 on this. Even if I shopped around for another shop that would do a 100% legit quality paint job for $1000 or even $500, I don't think I'd do it. Anyone have any thoughts on if any of...

Hey everyone, I have a question on clear coat failure and I was curious for your thoughts. I have a 2011 Altima that has clear coat failure on the trunk and rear bumper. There's also some on both rear passenger door handles and some may be on the verge of forming on the roof. I'm a big noob...