Paint Question

[smurray711]

My 03 v8 is losing paint. It is on the tail gate and back corners of my bumper. The car sat on the lot for 5 years before it was sold so I imagine the rear end faced the south.

My question to you is; am I just losing clear coating or is this a sign of rust underneath? I cannot figure it out. I'm leaning towards just clear coat...which is still a bummer.

What are my options? I really don't foresee me paying to get it professionally painted. I'm not looking for a flawless solution. It's an 17 y/o car that needs investment elsewhere.

Any thoughts or experiences shared would be helpful. Thanks in advance!

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[99problems]

Looks like clear coat damage. I have the same issue on my '99 (also... prior owner was a surfer who kept her boards on the roof = liquid salt). My plan is to one day sand and spray some new clear coat.

 

[<<<<]

I don't think that would be difficult or pricey to repaint. It looks to me as that gate was painted with poor quality product. Factory paint should not fade like this. On the other hand it that original paint was not waxed for 5 year then who knows even original unprotected paint will give up. I'd try to random orbit buffer polish and buff first you will be surprised with your results (rent one if you do not want to buy). GL

 

[detailersdomain]

that's clear coat failure, best bet is to respray the affected areas.

 

[V8Man]

Looks like a bad paint job. Not OEM. And it is a paint failure IMO. I do not think buffling will help. Look like scratchs down by the trim. Look for overspray on rubber parts and sanding marks under the paint for clues if this was repainted.

 

[Beaumont67]

Base Coat will often fail on 15-20 vehicles, its happens even on OEM original paint.
- its failure of the UV additive, in the urethane clear

And virtually impossible to buff off all the clear coat (aka urethane clear) without burning through the very thin layer of base color.
- needs a D/A sander to remove, using 6" abrasive discs...240/320/400 grit
- epoxy primer if any spots are sanded, to bare metal
- and a bc/cc repaint

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[smurray711]

Base Coat will often fail on 15-20 vehicles, its happens even on OEM original paint.

- its failure of the UV additive, in the urethane clear



And virtually impossible to buff off all the clear coat (aka urethane clear) without burning through the very thin layer of base color.

- needs a D/A sander to remove, using 6" abrasive discs...240/320/400 grit

- epoxy primer if any spots are sanded, to bare metal

- and a bc/cc repaint



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6 in. 5.7 Amp Heavy Duty Dual Action Variable Speed Polisher

Get smooth, swirl-free finishes with this powerful 5.7 amp dual action polisher.

Two-way action creates a random orbit pattern for a glass-smooth finish. Cuts through oxidation without harming paint.

Dual-action random orbit

Runs at 2000-6400 OPM for optimum polishing

Six variable speed settings

Two position side handle

Hook and loop pad attachment



^^ This Harbor Frieght tool rocks - in backyard body work and wood refinishing....comp at $149.99 Only: $59.99

Thank you all for the advice. It isn't too bad now but I certainly need to get on it before it spreads over a greater area.


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[Elan750]

You could just get a very large bumper sticker

 

[PaulsTrail]

Thank you all for the advice. It isn't too bad now but I certainly need to get on it before it spreads over a greater area.


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I noticed the Colorado plates. Your situation is common here. The clear coat is probably fried off due to sun exposure. Not rust. I'd just keep a good coat of wax on the whole thing to keep it from cropping up in other areas. And park it inside or in the shade as much as possible.

I'd be more worried about our frequent hail storms than your spot of fried paint. :rain: