Can I fix this or do I need to get it painted?

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Hello just trying to find out out if this is fixable or if the paint is too far gone and needs to be repainted.

Just in case it matters this is an 06 Chevy Tahoe with some kind of metallic paint, don't know the color.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbSIjsUeWZQ

Could try this guys "fix". It's more of a camouflage to me, but it certainly improved his condition. But if you want pretty metallic paint again, it's gonna need repainted. Since it is on top of the roof though, and not readily visible to average height individuals, this DIY item may be a route to consider. There is no way to make it go away sadly, just cover it up or repaint the vehicle.
 
hazy said:
Hello just trying to find out out if
this is fixable or if the paint is too
far gone and needs to be repainted.
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•IMO (from what the photos depict):
-The only fix is to have it resprayed.
-How great the need is, to have that
done, is up to you.


Bob
 
Thanks for the feedback everyone, it seems painting is the way to go.
 
Just FWIW, it's not just the clearcoat that has failed, those white areas in the middle are primer showing through where the basecoat is gone.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
Just FWIW, it's not just the clearcoat that has failed, those white areas in the middle are primer showing through where the basecoat is gone.
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That's what I figured, apparently no one ever waxed the roof :/
 
dcjredline said:
Most people dont, including some of the so called professionals.
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Exactly. If they cannot reach it, it doesn't get done.

It's such a PITA to get up into my truck bed and wash/dry/clay/polish/wax the roof, but it HAS to be done. The roof, hood, (and deck lid on a car) take so much more abuse from the sun. (Obviously).
 
You know ... I had an oxidize car a long time ago. You could try something like meguaris paint reconditioning cream which is an all in one. I bet it will remove some of that oxidation and shine it up quite a bit and protect it due to the wax or sealant or whatever it has in it. Could maybe go over it with another meguairs sealant product too. Now is this a fix? no. but it will make it look better though.

Oh and I would absolutely clay that first with at least a medium grade clay bar.
 
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