Thinking about taking off clearcoat. Advice?

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Hello,

Unfortunatly the car has been sitting 24/7 outdoors and all the elements have destroyed its appearance. The paint is original and is about 12 years old. Now the car will be garaged and I'd like to experiment and learn more concerning its exterior appearance. So far most of my practice has been in upkeeping the leather/trim.



Issue: Thin layer of clear coat is flaking exposing just the paint. Spending time to fix this problem is not a factor. However $ for good paint job is a problem, but $ for equipment/material is fine.



Idea: Get rid of all clearcoat problems, refine and protect stock paint.



Statement: Please correct me if I am incorrect about my assumption. I figure the factory 93 acura paint is almost as thick as a Stage1 paint job. Iv seen many cars that have been sprayed w/o clearcoat. Once the paint cures and hardens, its then wet sanded / polished / etc / protected. I usually see this done on hot rods and I like how it turns out. Of course all this is done because of a budget, for other reasons I am not aware of.



What I would like to know is if its possible to remove the clearcoat, then treat the paint. If there is a better solution please advice besides a new paint job. If everything is as follows, what would be a good method of ridding the clear coat.



Equipment/Material: Compounds/etc are limited but I will purchase soon depending on the outcome of this thread and research. I have recently purchased the PC 7424 w/ Sonus Kit



Thank you for your time
 
I apologize if this post is in the wrong catagory.



Hello,

Unfortunatly the car has been sitting 24/7 outdoors and all the elements have destroyed its appearance. The paint is original and is about 12 years old. Now the car will be garaged and I'd like to experiment and learn more concerning its exterior appearance. So far most of my practice has been in upkeeping the leather/trim.



Issue: Thin layer of clear coat is flaking exposing just the paint. Spending time to fix this problem is not a factor. However $ for good paint job is a problem, but $ for equipment/material is fine.



Idea: Get rid of all clearcoat problems, refine and protect stock paint.



Statement: Please correct me if I am incorrect about my assumption. I figure the factory 93 acura paint is almost as thick as a Stage1 paint job. Iv seen many cars that have been sprayed w/o clearcoat. Once the paint cures and hardens, its then wet sanded / polished / etc / protected. I usually see this done on hot rods and I like how it turns out. Of course all this is done because of a budget, for other reasons I am not aware of.



What I would like to know is if its possible to remove the clearcoat, then treat the paint. If there is a better solution please advice besides a new paint job. If everything is as follows, what would be a good method of ridding the clear coat.



Equipment/Material: Compounds/etc are limited but I will purchase soon depending on the outcome of this thread and research. I have recently purchased the PC 7424 w/ Sonus Kit



Thank you for your time
 
The problem with removing the CC is that the base coat has no hardness to it. It just won't stand up to anything without the CC to protect it.



If I were in your shoes, I would have the vehicle sanded & repainted as soon as funds permit.
 
The problem with removing the CC is that the base coat has no hardness to it. It just won't stand up to anything without the CC to protect it.



If I were in your shoes, I would have the vehicle sanded & repainted as soon as funds permit.
 
Single stage urethane or Polyurethane with the proper catalyst , reducers and hardeners would be fine with 2 good coats
 
Single stage urethane or Polyurethane with the proper catalyst , reducers and hardeners would be fine with 2 good coats
 
Remove your clear and your pigmented paint won't last much longer. Clear coated cars "base" paint I don't believe are designed or finished out for single stage needs. What ever method you use to remove your clear coat will, I am sure, adversly effect the pigmented base color.



Get it repainted properly.



Anthony
 
Remove your clear and your pigmented paint won't last much longer. Clear coated cars "base" paint I don't believe are designed or finished out for single stage needs. What ever method you use to remove your clear coat will, I am sure, adversly effect the pigmented base color.



Get it repainted properly.



Anthony
 
Anthony Orosco said:
Remove your clear and your pigmented paint won't last much longer. Clear coated cars "base" paint I don't believe are designed or finished out for single stage needs. What ever method you use to remove your clear coat will, I am sure, adversly effect the pigmented base color.



Get it repainted properly.



Anthony
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Good advice.



I have an older car that the CC is breaking up in places and it (base coat) looks terrible no matter what I put on it.



Time for a repaint when funds permit. :D
 
Anthony Orosco said:
Remove your clear and your pigmented paint won't last much longer. Clear coated cars "base" paint I don't believe are designed or finished out for single stage needs. What ever method you use to remove your clear coat will, I am sure, adversly effect the pigmented base color.



Get it repainted properly.



Anthony
Click to expand...

Good advice.



I have an older car that the CC is breaking up in places and it (base coat) looks terrible no matter what I put on it.



Time for a repaint when funds permit. :D
 
ahH i c now, thanks guys for the good information and advice. i guess i have no choice but to start saving money for a good paint job.



thank you
 
ahH i c now, thanks guys for the good information and advice. i guess i have no choice but to start saving money for a good paint job.



thank you
 
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