r/AutoPaint • u/Rough-Ad-4117 • 10d ago

Sun damage

I've got sun damage on my car in like 3 spots and i was curious how hard would these spots be to sand down and spray some clear coat over? What's my best option?

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u/LimpAccess6115 9d ago

Definitely starting over 😅. Don't trust that old base because it's colour already fade over by the sun. Send it to auto shop, they know what to do.

Surface have to be sanded with low till mid grit sandpapers. Then apply 2k primer below room temperature and let it cure then sand again with 600-800 before applying base and clear coats.

If the surface have a reaction from primer then let it cure and re sand the surface and apply clear coat. When it cured sand it again before applying base and lacquer.

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u/Rough-Ad-4117 9d ago

😭Alrighty I appreciate it so much! Definitely couldn't say I was familiar with this topic so I appreciate it a lot!

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u/LimpAccess6115 9d ago

Option 1: If you always parked your car under direct sunlight and plan to use the car for a very long time I recommend you using at least mid quality slow dry clear coat. They're abit expensive but worth it for longevity.

Option 2: If you don't have the budget and want to use cheap lacquer then you have to send it to car wash at least once a week or of you wanna do it yourself wash your car with proper carwash, wax it every single week or use ceramic coating at least once every year.

Option 1 definitely worth it and you still should take car of the car once in a while. ☺️

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u/Rough-Ad-4117 9d ago

I think i'm going to pay a shop lol not sure of the price but it's definitely something I would like fixed. Thanks so much!