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Offline Jay_bcfc

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Non mk5 related paint problem
« on: September 05, 2012, 07:45:19 pm »
Hi All, Im not to sure where to post this on the site but I was hoping someone could help me or give me some advice. It's regarding the bonnet colour on a M reg Corsa. see the pic below, the paint has basically gone white, and looks like it's disapearing and looks flakey and ideas how I can get it back looking good as I want to help the old dear out  :happy2: thanks for your time  :happy2:


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Re: Non mk5 related paint problem
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2012, 10:20:01 pm »
Looks like the clear coat is fooked. Is it rough when you pass your hand over it?

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Re: Non mk5 related paint problem
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2012, 10:42:31 pm »
+1. Looks like clearcoat failure.

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Re: Non mk5 related paint problem
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2012, 02:14:16 pm »
+1 for clearcoat fail. Although it could just be horrificly oxidised paint though I doubt it. Could try a heavy compound with a cutting pad and see what you get although its a bodyshop effort for a respray methinks.

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Re: Non mk5 related paint problem
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2012, 09:42:28 pm »
Yeah it is rough when you touch it, thanks for help guys, looks like a trip to the bodyshop  :sad1: