Rear fender paint fading...

LiveAloha · 08-19-2011, 09:08 PM

any advice would be helpful

Its those white shots, its fading D:

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Subydude81 · 08-20-2011, 08:00 AM

More info, just one panel?
Original paint?
You can get a paint cleaner from your local auto zone or walmart which will bring back some of the color and this can be done by hand.

A machine polishing would work better but need more info on to what the real condition is.

LiveAloha · 08-20-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subydude81

More info, just one panel?
Original paint?
You can get a paint cleaner from your local auto zone or walmart which will bring back some of the color and this can be done by hand.

A machine polishing would work better but need more info on to what the real condition is.

both panels, its chipping and fading.. Ill take pictures tomorrow.

LiveAloha · 08-23-2011, 10:08 AM

A picture is up

LiveAloha · 08-23-2011, 04:05 PM

anyone ? sigh" i guess body shop her i come lol

MattTHEpainter · 08-23-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LiveAloha

anyone ? sigh" i guess body shop her i come lol

A better non angled picture would probably help generate more responses.

sb04wrx · 08-23-2011, 04:43 PM

that's happening to my car underneath the weather stripping on the front and rear doors and on my front fenders in the groove. I figure its just from wear and more than likely needs to be refinished. If it's not a show car I'd say leave it as its probably going to wear again unless it was already resprayed by a cheap shop.

Subydude81 · 08-23-2011, 08:34 PM

Honestly I would have it wet sanded followed by a compound then polish. It will help level the surface with all the rock chips and also bring back the color and depth. Problem could be though that your working with edges so the paint is thinner so caution needs to be used.
Will it be 100%? No
It will however look better.

LiveAloha · 08-23-2011, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subydude81

Honestly I would have it wet sanded followed by a compound then polish. It will help level the surface with all the rock chips and also bring back the color and depth. Problem could be though that your working with edges so the paint is thinner so caution needs to be used.
Will it be 100%? No
It will however look better.

clear coat is already chipping and down to primer.

Kean · 08-24-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LiveAloha

clear coat is already chipping and down to primer.

....in that case, what exactly is your question? You'll either need to repaint, touch up or use some alternative method like Dr Colorchip.

08-19-2011, 09:08 PM	#1
LiveAloha Scooby Specialist Member#: 289286 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Fort Drum Vehicle: 2007 Wrx Sti OBP	Rear fender paint fading... any advice would be helpful Its those white shots, its fading D: * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by LiveAloha; 08-23-2011 at 10:05 AM.

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Subydude81 Scooby Specialist Member#: 118266 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY, Middletown Vehicle: 2007 Lexus IS250 RWD 6MT	More info, just one panel? Original paint? You can get a paint cleaner from your local auto zone or walmart which will bring back some of the color and this can be done by hand. A machine polishing would work better but need more info on to what the real condition is.

08-23-2011, 10:08 AM	#4
LiveAloha Scooby Specialist Member#: 289286 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Fort Drum Vehicle: 2007 Wrx Sti OBP	A picture is up

08-23-2011, 04:05 PM	#5
LiveAloha Scooby Specialist Member#: 289286 Join Date: Jul 2011 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Fort Drum Vehicle: 2007 Wrx Sti OBP	anyone ? sigh" i guess body shop her i come lol

08-23-2011, 04:43 PM	#7
sb04wrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 204541 Join Date: Mar 2009 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Collegeville, PA Vehicle: 2008 Bmw 135i 1989 Bmw 325is	that's happening to my car underneath the weather stripping on the front and rear doors and on my front fenders in the groove. I figure its just from wear and more than likely needs to be refinished. If it's not a show car I'd say leave it as its probably going to wear again unless it was already resprayed by a cheap shop.

08-23-2011, 08:34 PM	#8
Subydude81 Scooby Specialist Member#: 118266 Join Date: Jun 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY, Middletown Vehicle: 2007 Lexus IS250 RWD 6MT	Honestly I would have it wet sanded followed by a compound then polish. It will help level the surface with all the rock chips and also bring back the color and depth. Problem could be though that your working with edges so the paint is thinner so caution needs to be used. Will it be 100%? No It will however look better.