Thread: Car paint clearcoat eco repair options

Originally Posted by Zedrex

So having a "have a go attitude" generally, my experience of patching up paint jobs is reasonable and I've achieved between "reasonable" and "you can hardly spot it" results.
Prep is everything.
This is how I would go about it if it was my vehicle. (others have covered some of this in their replys)

You will need the following:

Grades of wet n dry 600, 800, 1000 + 1200, don't cheap out, by a heap
colour matched aerosol paint, DO NOT go off the colour code, it won't match as yours will have faded, take the petrol cap flap to Resene Automotive or similar, get more than you need as a remix for 1 can will be expensive
Cans of clearcoat
Primer
Suitable face mask...no not the Ronald Reagan one

Paint polish, something like T cut or similar, although I use Farecia G6
Masking tape and newspaper
PATIENCE....can't emphasize that enough.

DISCLAIMER: If you follow the below process that has worked for me, remember, you're an adult and it's your responsibility to use your discretion, don't come running to me if you wear holes in your roof or a paint can explodes in your face.
ALSO DISCLAIMER: Individual results may vary - I know mine do!
ADDENDUM TO THE DISCLAIMER: I'm not a professional painter/panel beater this is just what's worked for me

Edited / Abridged...

Job done, sit back and bask in the glow of a job done to the best of your ability.....and vow to have a job that pays well enough to be able to just drop it into the panel n paint shop next time

NOTE: If you have an auto finishing supply shop near you, use them for your gear, they'll set you up for success as they know what they're talking about

@Zedrex Thank you for that. I got my Toyota specifically so I could try fixing the clear coat issue as I also have an original MX5 that needs a respray and I dont want to bugger that one up. I ot the Avalon cheap because the clear coat was going so it is essentially a practice canvas....