How should I fix this? *pics inside*

[snoboarder8232]

So I'm picking up my buddy's 2001 BRP 2.5RS. I'm getting it for a very good price, but it needs some paintwork. Obviously the hood and front bumper will need repainted, but the quarter panels are not bad enough that I am going to spend the money to get them repainted. So my question is: how do I fix the bubbled up clearcoat on the quarter panels? I assume I sand off the pealing clear, but then what do I do? How should I use the touch up paint?

 

[Bigpoppa3346]

Any attempts at fixing that will only make it worse. Once clear starts to peel, you are pretty much SOL.

 

[snoboarder8232]

Hmm I can't use any combination of touch up, clear coat, and sanding to make it any better?

 

[wascallyrabbit]

do you have a touch up gun? you'll need to sand paint and clear, not to mention blend it into the existing paint. not a very easy task if you've never do this type of work.

 

[snoboarder8232]

No I don't. I just want it to be less noticeable. It sticks out because it's dull. It doesn't have to be perfect.

 

[noladat]

If I were in your shoes I would consider at least attempting the diy route. Start with one of the smaller areas to see if it looks good enough. Here is a list of the '01 impreza colors 2001 Subaru Impreza Touch Up Paint Colors - there are also some directions on the site. You could save a couple hundred dollars. Of course, if you have the money, you'll probably be more happy with the result of a shop especially if this is your first time. You may knock it out of the park though, who knows!