I noticed slight damage maybe 2-3 months ago, but it seems to have gotten really bad as of late. I get a wax once every 9 months, I would say. What is this, what caused it, and how do I fix it? Thank you.
What is this paint damage on my Mustang?
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I noticed slight damage maybe 2-3 months ago, but it seems to have gotten really bad as of late. I get a wax once every 9 months, I would say. What is this, what caused it, and how do I fix it? Thank you.
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That can easily be reversed with a polishing compound and buffer
Without being able to feel it and see it in person I am unsure as to how to fix it. Almost looks like clearcoat failure but I am not sure.
It looks like the original color has been worn off and you see the primer underneath.
I am going to guess it is your Saturn. GM has always had a problem with dark charcoal gray metallic paint. They use some environmentally safe water based paint.
I am going to guess it is your Saturn. GM has always had a problem with dark charcoal gray metallic paint. They use some environmentally safe water based paint.
Originally Posted By: Loobed
It looks like the original color has been worn off and you see the primer underneath.
I am going to guess it is your Saturn. GM has always had a problem with dark charcoal gray metallic paint. They use some environmentally safe water based paint.
Last I knew a mustang was not a Saturn or GM product.
It looks like the original color has been worn off and you see the primer underneath.
I am going to guess it is your Saturn. GM has always had a problem with dark charcoal gray metallic paint. They use some environmentally safe water based paint.
Last I knew a mustang was not a Saturn or GM product.
What can be done ?
Where on the car is this? Paint doing that on the aluminum hoods is extremely common, only fix is a respray.
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Originally Posted By: Loobed
It looks like the original color has been worn off and you see the primer underneath.
I am going to guess it is your Saturn. GM has always had a problem with dark charcoal gray metallic paint. They use some environmentally safe water based paint.
Last I knew a mustang was not a Saturn or GM product.
I didn't pay attention to the title. Mustang wasn't listed in the body of the post.
Originally Posted By: Loobed
It looks like the original color has been worn off and you see the primer underneath.
I am going to guess it is your Saturn. GM has always had a problem with dark charcoal gray metallic paint. They use some environmentally safe water based paint.
Last I knew a mustang was not a Saturn or GM product.
I didn't pay attention to the title. Mustang wasn't listed in the body of the post.
On the fender.
Did something acidic spill there? Bird poop fried in the sun? Looks really bad.
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Definitely clearcoat failure. Not much you can do other than a respray.
This.
only a removal of the failing paint and clear and repainting will fix this.
Definitely clearcoat failure. Not much you can do other than a respray.
This.
only a removal of the failing paint and clear and repainting will fix this.
Nasty damage to your clearcoat, it looks to be down to the primer.
Just out of curiosity, How old is this Mustang and is it the original paint?
It was re painted after someone rolled a shopping cart into the fender. I might have a word with the shop which did the work.
Btw thanks for the help !
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