Help My Clear Coat Is Melting

drtbiker · 06-21-2002, 11:56 AM

I have a 87 mustang with a fairly nice paint job, but recentley i have noticed that it looks as if water spots are melting into it and the clearcoat looks like it is bubbling, any ideas on what to do. How much does it cost to get it reclear coated. Would it need to be wet sanded?

thanks raini

Chevyguy · 06-21-2002, 03:42 PM

I doubt the clear coat is actually Melting, that would mean the ratio of hardener to resin was seriously wrong!

Sounds more like the color coat was contaiminated, or poorly prepped. Or the clear coat is not compatible with the color coat. Either way, the clear coat needs to be sanded off, at the least and the clear re-shot properly!!

I'm a Urethane Chemist not a body man, but that is my opinion of your problem

Unit 5302 · 06-21-2002, 06:32 PM

The clear coat is not properly bonded with the color coat. This could be caused by a number of reasons. From severe oxidation, to poor prep work, to incompatability between the coats, as mentioned above. It can also be caused by using non-clearcoat safe products on your paint, or spilling of liquids like brake cleaner, fluid, or gasoline onto the surface.

There is no easy fix for the situation that I'm aware of. It will simply get worse and worse until the clear coat is removed, and the car is repainted.

If you had it painted by a shop, I suggest contacting them to have them re-do it.

PKRWUD · 06-21-2002, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Unit 5302
There is no easy fix for the situation that I'm aware of. It will simply get worse and worse until the clear coat is removed, and the car is repainted.

If you had it painted by a shop, I suggest contacting them to have them re-do it.

Yup.

Take care,
-Chris

drtbiker · 06-24-2002, 12:03 PM

i think i may just go for a whole new paint job here is what my car looks like. but it is going to be a while before i can repaint it money is going to be reall tight after putting in my motor

thanks
raini

06-21-2002, 11:56 AM	#1
drtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mt. Prospect,IL Posts: 474	Help My Clear Coat Is Melting I have a 87 mustang with a fairly nice paint job, but recentley i have noticed that it looks as if water spots are melting into it and the clearcoat looks like it is bubbling, any ideas on what to do. How much does it cost to get it reclear coated. Would it need to be wet sanded? thanks raini __________________ 87-ford-mustang-SOLD! mods: 3:73's, off road h-pipe, b303 cam in gt- 40 motor w/ Power Plus intake, edelbrock 70mm tb & egr spacer, 72mm C&L, bbk long tubes, tremec tranny, centerforce dual friction clutch, upr and lwr CA's 255lph FP and soon more to come.... when i have money again SOME ADVICE Don't do burn outs in reverse it is very expensive New times with dead hook on dr's 13.27@103 with 2.0 60 foots w/100lb system Fastest time to date: 12.8@113

06-21-2002, 03:42 PM	#2
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	I doubt the clear coat is actually Melting, that would mean the ratio of hardener to resin was seriously wrong! Sounds more like the color coat was contaiminated, or poorly prepped. Or the clear coat is not compatible with the color coat. Either way, the clear coat needs to be sanded off, at the least and the clear re-shot properly!! I'm a Urethane Chemist not a body man, but that is my opinion of your problem __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.

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06-21-2002, 06:32 PM	#3
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	The clear coat is not properly bonded with the color coat. This could be caused by a number of reasons. From severe oxidation, to poor prep work, to incompatability between the coats, as mentioned above. It can also be caused by using non-clearcoat safe products on your paint, or spilling of liquids like brake cleaner, fluid, or gasoline onto the surface. There is no easy fix for the situation that I'm aware of. It will simply get worse and worse until the clear coat is removed, and the car is repainted. If you had it painted by a shop, I suggest contacting them to have them re-do it.