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23-08-2011, 12:11 AM | #1 | ||
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Hey guys,
A small section of clear just started peeling off on the roof of my car. I realised it whilst washing my car as there was some water stuck underneath it and when I sprayed water on it, it came off. It looks like it will continue to some off so what can I do do stop it from spreading? Any ideas? I need to somehow stick the edges of the peeling bit so it doesn't keep coming off. Help will be appreciated! Cheers. |
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24-08-2011, 07:06 PM | #2 | ||
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Has your car got metallic paint as i've heard this is a common problem. I've got the same problem but i'm going to get the hole car recleared when i get my body kit painted. I don't know of any other way to stop it.
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24-08-2011, 07:10 PM | #3 | ||
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the e series were bad for it 2, re doing the clear coat is the only way get the whole car done
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24-08-2011, 07:14 PM | #4 | ||
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Yeah, the whole l/h side of my XG ute is like this. Metallic paint.
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25-08-2011, 12:51 PM | #5 | ||
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Well, doesn't sound good. I'll just try avoid it then while I wash my car.
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25-08-2011, 12:57 PM | #6 | ||
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My Cobalt Blue NCII Fairlane Had it bad on the roof, & bonnet.
MYCardinall Red NCII Fairlane Has it REALLY bad on the roof, bonnet, boot & Top of the guards, front & rear. I think its the quality of the clear coat right up to the AU 's. I notice that most AU colours are very close to the E series stuff, & as a result, peel. But its only certain colours, never seen a white on peel yet.....
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25-08-2011, 02:05 PM | #7 | ||
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There's no clear on a white au, don't know about other models.
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25-08-2011, 10:54 PM | #8 | ||
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Once there is a fair bit off the roof, can I get it re-cleared? how much does it cost, ball point figure?
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26-08-2011, 12:07 AM | #9 | ||
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No idea on cost. Mine is peeling on the boot and starting to deform on the roof. I'm hoping it will be under about $1500. I want a mint job though so i'll have to pay what they want.
One of the reasons i bought it was paint (cardinal red eb 11 fairmont ghia v8) i'm build a gt mock. So the shock on my face when i took it to the car wash and a 30x30cm piece of clear came flying off the boot lol. But atleast now when they do it it should look like new i hope, so i'm not to worried myself but it does look like crap. |
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26-08-2011, 04:50 PM | #10 | ||
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$1500 for a coat of clear seems a lot to me.
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26-08-2011, 08:00 PM | #11 | ||
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resprays aren't cheap these days..
My EF has spots of clear peeling.. on the bumper i lightly sanded some and just cleared over it with a pressure pack.. seems ok but obviosly you wouldn't do it to a nicer car. Dads AU xr8 ute has a patch on the bonnet too, looks like the same blue as yours..
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27-08-2011, 06:39 AM | #12 | |||
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27-08-2011, 10:31 PM | #13 | ||
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yeah you have a point there.
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28-08-2011, 06:19 PM | #14 | ||
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Our local panelbeater will respray a bonnet or roof for around $400. Add a bit more for retail work.
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