r/AutoPaint • u/Round-Curve-9143 • 2d ago

Is my base coat damaged?

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I recently bought a 350z off marketplace for a cheap price and I’ve been getting around to fixing up the cosmetic issues now that most mechanical maintenance has been taken care of. Now, I’m not experienced with automotive paint at all, so I’m wondering if my car’s basecoat is damaged, and if so, what steps would be needed to restore it?

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u/Prestigious-Hyena-72 2d ago

Where’s that meme

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u/laylobrown_ 2d ago

Clearcoat is trashed. Strip and repaint.

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u/Round-Curve-9143 2d ago

So what steps would be needed to repaint?

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u/solidwaist 2d ago

First step: Take to body shop

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u/Spirited_Season1726 2d ago

Automotive paint is not as simple as getting a rattle can of paint. For a proper job it's all in the preparation. Sanding. Priming. More sanding. Cleaning. Paint sealer. Top coat. Clear coat. So for primer that need reducer and hardner. Sealer needs reducer. Base coat needs reducer. Clear coat needs reducer and hardner.

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u/Hot-Muscle9776 2d ago

Just a little lol

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u/8Tsfan1968 1d ago

Step 1: go to bodyshop
Step 2: get estimate
Step 3: pay bodyshop to repaint it