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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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Default What can I do about this paint damage?

I noticed over the last few months my roof has been getting paint fade spots all over, I don't think it was from acid rain though, seems to be slowly getting worse and it's only the roof.

Is there some type of wax or polish anyone can recommend maybe? I wash the car once a week so I do care for it, but it has been awhile since it's last wax.
Makes me cringe each time I see it cause I love my cars color.


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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 11:17 AM
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That appears to be the clear coat coming off. Common among the Hondas. I don't think there are any answers. A new paint job is in order or at least that panel area.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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Well that sucks, at least it's only the roof
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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maaco paint jobs are cheap
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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Looks like oxidation. My sentra is like that. There are bubbles in your clear. You can sand it down and reclear it.
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by cant-think-of-a-name
Looks like oxidation. My sentra is like that. There are bubbles in your clear. You can sand it down and reclear it.
Agreed!
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Default Re: What can I do about this paint damage?

i work at a body shop and i agree with every one it needs to get sanded down and repainted
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 01:35 AM
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Gonna revive my thread, been busy with another car.
Originally Posted by kandstd16t
i work at a body shop and i agree with every one it needs to get sanded down and repainted
So I should be able to just sand it down and lay down a new clear coat then?

What grit sand paper would you guys recommend? wet or dry? I'm gonna assume wet though...(don't do a lot of body work).
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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2500-3000 grit wet, then compound and polish with a buffer
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