Applying clear coat to car

[Remove me!Participant]

So, I need to remove the peeling clear coat off my truck this weekend. I was told to use fine grit sandpaper, and I’m just gonna apply it with a can I bought at a parts house. It’s an old truck, so I just want it to last a little bit more.

I’m just asking anyone on here is they’ve done it before and have any good tip?

Thanks brothers.

Like a bird on the wire, like a drunk midnight choir, I have tried in my way to be free.

[Anonymous 43]

there are several you tube videos about this. I have seen the results of this. Not exactly as good as new, but better than the peeling. As with all painting, surface preparation is key.

[Anonymous 42]

I’m triggered! You’re rustphobic!

[743 roadmasterParticipant]

I have taken more then a few down to metal and repaint,…..but never tried to remove a clear coat and respray another. Would be interested in how you manage to get it done.

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@743roadmaster I’ll tell you how it goes.

Like a bird on the wire, like a drunk midnight choir, I have tried in my way to be free.

[WPLParticipant 2390]

Never tried to just re-clear. If the truck has a metallic basecoat, then sanding into that will almost certainly affect how it looks once cleared, compared to undamaged areas. Also, factory basecoat can be v…e…r…y… thin. You may break through to primer. May not be an issue for you, depending on how bad (or not) it looks now. Also, the rattle-can clear will probably only last two- to 3 years if you park in the sun, before it cracks or peels.

I’m not trying to discourage you — just to relay advice based on my experience (used to work at a hotrod shop, done a fair bit of bodywork on my own old rustbuckets over the years).

Also, I’d suggest washing the area you’ll be working on with dish detergent before you begin sanding. This will help to prevent driving contaminants (e.g., wax) into the basecoat during sanding. It may not be “kosher” to a real bodyman, but Glass Plus in the aerosol can works pretty well for a final cleaner before paint.

I second the request above — please let us know how it turns out.

[Remove me!Participant]

Thanks for the advice WPL. I will keep you updated. Fingers crossed!!!

Like a bird on the wire, like a drunk midnight choir, I have tried in my way to be free.

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