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Is it even possible to somewhat correct it, or prevent spreading? I want to sell it to get a 2010 Tahoe 
But this is a bit.. unappealing. 
But this is a bit.. unappealing.
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Re: Yikes, how to fix this?
That looks like clear coat failure. The only fix I know of is to repaint.quality creates its own demand -
Re: Yikes, how to fix this?
^^Yup. Used to have a couple of old fords that enjoyed doing this, from the late 80's, early 90's.Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View PostComment
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Re: Yikes, how to fix this?
There is really only one fix for that - repaint it.
That is pretty advanced clear coat failure and it is going to spread throughout the panel from this point. It can not be stopped. While it is possible that a very generous application of some UC and M07 may make it look a bit better (and probably just a very little bit better) the improvement would only last a matter of days.
Which begs the question - Do you really want to do that and misrepresent the true finish of the vehicle to a potential buyer?Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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Re: Yikes, how to fix this?
Definitely not, I was just keeping my fingers crossed for something that might fix it. Repaint it is thenOriginally posted by Michael Stoops View Post
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Re: Yikes, how to fix this?
If you do decide to repaint by professional, why not try to see if you can try to do it yourself first? It will not look like professional and it would be pretty much impossible to blend it well but you can make it look lot better than it is right now. Even if it becomes a complete disaster, you were going to repaint it anyway.
There are quite a few resources over the internet if you decide to take that approach. The body shop will paint the entire fender and will blend the paint with adjacent panels. You can limit yourself only to the damaged area. Look up the paint code on the door jamb and try to get the rattle can version. You may have to order it from PBE (paint body equipment) store or over internet.. Sand it, prime it, and spray it! It will not look any worse than before.
If entire car looks like this, then you need to get the whole car painted but if this is the only paint damage you have, you should give it a shot at fixing it yourself.
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