faded clear coat
05-26-2009, 02:15 AM
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faded clear coat
So my car only has 22,000 miles on it. But there is a spot on the bottom of the door that seems a little faded. My leg rubs against it every time I get in and out of the car. Any recommendations on how to get the shine back?
05-26-2009, 02:48 AM
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This is on the outside of the car right? Because when you say your leg rubs it I think of the inside.
Are you talking about on your side skirt?
A picture would really help out in this case.
It depends on if it is scratched up of if it is faded. I don't want to put you onto the wrong product or way of repairing it.
Are you talking about on your side skirt?
A picture would really help out in this case.
It depends on if it is scratched up of if it is faded. I don't want to put you onto the wrong product or way of repairing it.
05-26-2009, 03:41 AM
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Wet sanded down, then applied a full car plastic wrap over the whole car...except the area I had to clear.
3 hours later, removed the plastic wrap and lightly buffed the clear coated area.
While I was waiting for the clear coat to dry I painted aryan13's FG badgeless garnish. Took about 20 minutes to prep, primer, paint, and clear. Perfect finish...no need to wet sand or buff.
3 hours later, removed the plastic wrap and lightly buffed the clear coated area.
While I was waiting for the clear coat to dry I painted aryan13's FG badgeless garnish. Took about 20 minutes to prep, primer, paint, and clear. Perfect finish...no need to wet sand or buff.
05-27-2009, 01:42 AM
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kennon i used the 3m rubbing compound and it came out perfect! Im gonna probably buff more of the car tomorrow and let you know how it turns out. And your car is looking great! What grit paper did you use to wet sand?
05-27-2009, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by FLEA
Wet sanded down, then applied a full car plastic wrap over the whole car...except the area I had to clear.
are you using rattle can for clearcoat?
05-27-2009, 02:14 AM
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nice work on the fix, but side not - how does your leg rub against the lower part of the door when u get in and out of the car? just saying...the door is open when u get in and out, haha. i'm actually confused. 