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HOW TO? Repair clear coat on truck/ repaint?

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#1 ·
HI,
I have a really bad case of clear coat flaking on the trunk. Some of it just chips off and the whole truck looks like crap. To have it repaiting they want $300 for it??!!!
Instead, I want to go ahead and try to do it myself. I already wet sanded my other car, so I know how to do it. Basically, what are the steps? Wet sand? then primer or what. I would appreciate it someone gives me help. Even if it looks half as good as the original, its bette than it is now..haha. Thanks!!

BTW..the topic should say trunk..not truck..lol

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#3 ·
I've heard of other owners with this problem. It sounds like the clear coat has "failed". Talk to BMW to see if there is a hidden warranty covering this. Is your problem happening anywhere else?

I had a 1988 Chev. Blazer that was repainted in 1994 at Chevy's expense after I inquired at the local dealership.

Good luck.
 
#4 ·
Silver4evr-thanks
ive seen other posts with the same probs. So far, its only happening on the trunk. How do I find out if this is under warranty? But isnt it kinda late..cars a 94. How could the warr cover it now?
thanks
 
#5 ·
the operative word is "hidden" warranty. Stop by a dealer or call BMW to inquire. Maybe put up some posts on all the BMW boards you can find and ask if others had/have the same problem.
 
#10 ·
I'd need to see a pic, but i'm tempted to say if its just the clear that is failing, you could wet-sand the remainder off, and smooth out the paint underneath. Then compound/polish it out to try to remove some oxidation and get the paint back into order ... then just have it re-cleared. I've heard of plenty of occurances where repainting wasn't necessary ... but getting it re-cleared did the trick. Check around ... that was all just a guess, but i know i've heard of it done

good luck

alex
 
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