Is this clear coat failure?

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What do you guys think? Is this fixable is the only way to repaint.


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It can be hard to tell, but I don't see anything indicating that paint has failed. However the dash covering would indicate some harsh sun exposure, you're going to have to do a test spot to see.
 
it not failing yet, but its getting there that is for sure. looks more like oxidation
 
Thanks guys. It is in Las Vegas and that is great news. The customer will be happy


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refreshauto said:
it not failing yet...looks more like oxidation
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I would agree with the above based on what I see from those photo's, still it can be hard to tell. Just have to do some testing and see what you come up with.
 
Wow! All I can say you have your work cut out for you!! IMO it is really close to clear coat failure, however, I am sure you will Kick AZZ. Please show pics after you are finished.

My $.02 worth...let the customer know that it might not be 100% corrected because of how beat up it is. I would at least cover your behind in that case.

PS: Forgot!! Test Spot!!
 
Are you done yet?? Waiting for the after pictures, and the after pictures of the pad you used!
 
We talked and I have him a quote. He said he want to ask around. I also told him I would recommend opti coat as well


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Good idea on the recommendation of a coating. If the paint is that bad, chances are that the paint is really really thin so a coating like opti-coat should really help preserve the paint and your work.
 
Kamakaz1961 said:
IMO it is really close to clear coat failure,
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The areas where the paint has turned white looks like clearcoat failure to me. The paint is not physically flaking off yet but that white color is an indicator that at lest the paint in that area is done. Stick a fork in it.

When you buff out, (compound or polish), the paint that has turned white my guess is it will look better but once you park the vehicle back in full sun it's going to revert back to white with some level of time. Just a guess but that's what I've seen in life.

Here's my article on this topic.


Beginning Clearcoat Failure

Here is the best example I've been able to find that shows beginning clear coat failure, it's from a thread I created on MeguiarsOnline called the The Clearcoat Failure Photo Archive


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More pictures here,

The Clearcoat Failure Photo Gallery Archive





Kamakaz1961 said:
My $.02 worth...let the customer know that it might not be 100% corrected because of how beat up it is. I would at least cover your behind in that case.

PS: Forgot!! Test Spot!!
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Spot-on advice....



Hoytman said:
Just have to do some testing and see what you come up with.
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I agree Bill.

Wash, then I'm 100% for sure that this paint will need to be mechanically decontaminated, use an aggressive clay or one of the Nanoskin products.

I wouldn't use an aggressive compound on any of the horizontal surfaces. If the customer just wants the paint cleaned-up as in they are not looking for a show room new finish then hit it with a light cut polish and then a paint sealant.

Kind of like what I did here since this rig is black....

High quality production detailing by Mike Phillips



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