Just throwing it out there. I have an 07 Civic Si in the Galaxy Grey Metallic. Unfortunately, the roof has sun spots and lost a good amount of clear coat, and now I'm seeing fading on the pillars. I really like the color of the car, but I wonder if this is an opportunity to thrown down some black vinyl on the roof and repair the pillars. Has anyone done this before? At least... have they changed the roof color? I speculate a bit of smoothing and sanding is necessary to allow a clean application of vinyl. I can't just throw it on the roof and call it a day.

 

Do you really like vinyl? It's going to be more work than just prepping and repainting the roof and pillars.

 

Post pics so we can see how bad it is and if its saveable without re-clearing.

 

I think those year civics have a recall on faded clear coat on the roof.. you might wanna contact your local honda dealer and ask them.. besides that.. i wouldnt do vinyl!

 

I've edited the original post with pic's.

 

Yeah that looks pretty bad for an 07! I mean I don't know about any bulletins about fading paint but I would def. contact a local dealer to find out! No to vinyl!!

 

Oh all right... I get all nervous taking it to the dealer. I always feel like they're talking crap behind my back. lol

 

I read somewhere about a bulletin on 03-05 Odyssey's Midnight Blue Pearl clear coat having that very same problem! If the car is still covered under warranty they would probably take care of you but if its an extended warranty I think it may only cover certain body panels... As for you feeling like people laughing behind your back... You need a different kind of forum for that! lol

 

^^^lol...

 

For an 07 that's terrible, there must be a defect. Even my my 20 year old Blazer's paint is in better condition and it's still original.

 

for a car that new, its worth it to get it repainted. If it was 15 years old, id do vinyl, but not if its a solid looking car.

 

I think I would invest in a garage and get it out of the sun as well.. I would go with paint not vinyl.