Can I fix my paint?

[campbellj25]

I'm not looking for a showroom fix, but I think it can be better than it is. I have no clue about paintwork or detailing, so that's why I'm asking. I've got so many other things going on with the car right now I just don't have time or money to get it painted. Just looking for ideas to make this area better for the time being.

It's definitely had a crappy paint job in the past which someone told me it was single stage and that's what is flaking off. If I wetsanded the area what grit would I start with and finish with? What's some good products to use after sanding? Underneath the layer that's coming off is still shiny, would it be possible to take off the top layer on the whole quarter panel?

[Dj Buttchug]

looks like the clear is peeling. its hard to fix that without a respray

[Mr. Tasty]

looks like the clear is peeling. its hard to fix that without a respray

this...



sorry dude

[noid]

Our cars came painted single stage from the factory. What you have there is newer style base/clear painjob where the clear is flaking off.

[AndrewBird]

Our cars came painted single stage from the factory. What you have there is newer style base/clear painjob where the clear is flaking off.

Late model cars and ALL metallics were base coat/ clear coat.

It might be technically possible to sand what clear you have left and feather edge it into the base coat, then respray the clear, but it would be rather difficult.

[campbellj25]

Thanks for the input. I will just live with it then until the time comes for new paint.