1998 Volvo black paint clearcoat failure...rattlecan?

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Denton

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I figure since the basecoat seems OK (in most parts) and it's just a non-metallic black so blending/matching isn't much of an issue, I can just wetsand and rattle clear the roof, hood, and tops of fenders and quarter panels? Will buff out the sections where paint is still good like trunk and below beltline.

















 
you start wet sanding that you'll find out real quick how thin and soft the base coat is. remember you need to sand with no higher than 600 grit for the clear coat to even adhere properly

don't waste your time/money
 
There are situations where the *ONLY* solution worth pursuing is a repaint, and this is one of them. Anything else would, IMO, be a complete waste of resources.
 
Accumulator said:
There are situations where the *ONLY* solution worth pursuing is a repaint, and this is one of them. Anything else would, IMO, be a complete waste of resources.
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This vehicle is maybe $2,000

20 cans of spray paint would be a misallocation of financial resources


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If you are looking for a cheap alternative fix there is the 50 dollar rustoleum roll on paint job. I never tried it but the pics look good. The rickwrench link shows several years of durability, so far with a link to the origional mopar article on it. Along with some other type of marine paint that people were talking about. If you go for it let us know how it goes.

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My "rustoleum $50 roll-on paint job"
 
allenk4 said:
This vehicle is maybe $2,000

20 cans of spray paint would be a misallocation of financial resources


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Just figured that if the Volvo's owner wants to make it better it's simply gonna be an expensive proposition. Whether that'd be a good idea will be up to him.
 
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