Clear coat failing?

[shakenfake]

Hey guys I have a '96 Impala SS that has two spots on the roof that look to be clear coat bubbling up and about to pop and fail. I am looking to hopefully polish it out and bring it back to less critical levels.

Does anybody have any tips or thoughts on this? I think it should still be possible since it is not peeling yet. I will be clay barring the entire car this weekend to remove all contaminants before I attempt a paint correction for the whole car. The roof is most likely the worst though and will need the most attention.


Can't figure out how to post a photo on this board so here is the imgur link

https://imgur.com/gallery/bD1Bv0a

[Nick Winn]

Re: Clear coat failing?

Hey unfortunately this looks to be past the point of repair by means of detailing/paint correction. You could possibly make it worse by abrading with either a polish, compound or finishing paper.

[shakenfake]

Re: Clear coat failing?

Thanks Nick. That is not what I hoped to hear but that is what I figured I would hear.

*Sigh* very unfortunate but oh well.

[The Guz]

Re: Clear coat failing?

It is best to leave failed clear coat areas untouched as it will only get worse quicker. The fix is a repaint.

[shakenfake]

Re: Clear coat failing?

Gotcha, I will probably take it to a paint and body shop and see what they can do for me.

I planned on detailing the car this weekend since it needs it bad. Will the wash mitt be okay to run over the failing clear? I am going to avoid clay barring and waxing those areas if that is a better move.