Examples of clearcoat failure and an explanation of possible causes

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Examples of clearcoat failure and an explanation of possible causes

Tagged with Clearcoat Failure Reasons and moved to Hot Topics

[Bert31]

Re: Examples of clearcoat failure and an explanation of possible causes

So from reading Newport Viper's post, it sounds like the best way to avoid (or atleast put off till far in the future) clear coat failure is:

1) Wash the paint frequently (weekly if possible) and clay often (few times a year) to remove contaminents (acid rain deposits and other) in a timely fashion.

2) Take it easy when compounding paint marring out. You only have so much clear that can safely be removed. Always use least aggressive method.

3) Always keep a fresh, protective layer of LSP on your paint.

Sound right to everyone else?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Examples of clearcoat failure and an explanation of possible causes

Sound right to everyone else?

That's a pretty good general summary list of things you can pro-actively do.

Other things would include parking under some kind of cover or in a garage whenever it's possible. When you do wash your car don't use a detergent soap.

[Bert31]

Re: Examples of clearcoat failure and an explanation of possible causes

Other things would include parking under some kind of cover or in a garage whenever it's possible.

Unless that cover is a tree. Sap sitting on paint for hours while you are at work is just not a good.

[Superior Shine]

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Here is a follow up by another Viper Club member....interesting read.

Tom, I worked for PPG (Resins and Coatings Division, Automotive OEM and Refinish) for 16 years, starting out as a chemist and ending up in sales..........

So from chemist your promotion is to sales???

Is that like a pilot being "promoted" to flight attendant?

[Newport Viper]

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So from chemist your promotion is to sales???

Is that like a pilot being "promoted" to flight attendant?

Sales is where it's at my friend. Your can write own check with no income ceiling. Ask me how I know.