SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)

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Old 01-27-19, 04:34 PM
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Default Clearcoat failing

Anyone else experiencing their clear coat peeling at edges of trunk lid, etc?
It is not catastrophic, but is worrisome.
Have done zero about it since noticing it a week ago.
The weather in NoCal, while not as severe as other parts of the country, has impeded any real care of the paint this season.
Car is kept outdoors 24/7...
Thoughts, ideas?
Old 01-27-19, 05:33 PM
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I don’t know that any thing you can do when the clear coat is peeling. It will get worse over time, then you will have to repaint the car. My two cents. Others might have different thoughts.
Old 01-27-19, 07:05 PM
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I just had my whole front done, as the hood & front guards were peeling. The whole front was done from the front of the doors onward. The rear bumper was done as well, as it had a few minor chips. I also had the headlights polished and look like new again. Our SC is a 2001, Silver. Very happy with the matching, can't tell that it was repaired. I got two quotes, one was for $2,960, AU & the other was for $1,600 AU. I have used both Body shops in the past & am happy with the two. I went with the $1,600 AU quote. In US dollars it would be equivalent to around $1,200.

Chris.....From OZ.
Old 02-03-19, 01:42 PM
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if it's always out doors I hope you did routine waxing every couple of months. If it's peeling like you described. sounds like you need a repaint.
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