I might have found a good DIY fix to peeling clear coat.

Posted by nature_and_grace@reddit | projectcar | View on Reddit | 0 comments

Took a shot at a quick and dirty "fix" for my peeling clearcoat. I originally got the idea from this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IF5VqNjgFo8&list=PLlKtQhB2k7Tw_9e_pMswKBgeVhdGvRTor&index=45&ab_channel=SweetProjectCars

You use metal polish on a buffing wheel and go at it. I'm super happy with how it turned out. Obviously, you can still see it, but polishing the exposed matte basecoat to a nice shine and knocking down the edges where clearcoat is peeling helped a lot. When you are a few steps back from the car, you don't really notice it.

And in case you think it won't last, I did the mirror about 4 years ago using the same method and it hasn't peeled any more at all. Yes, I burned straight through the basecoat on top, but it was my first try. I still like it loads better than the peeling clear. I'm guessing regular waxing has helped protect it as well.