Hello out their how is everyone out their this Easter weekend as you can see I got some sun bleaching going on I live in Bakersfield ca so this is a common problem and with that being said I was wondering what is the best way to solve this problem the rest of the car is fine so I don't need a repaint and I do have a cover as you can see (I lifted it to take pic)
I got a fiberglass repair kit from Napa just in case and I got 3 options to handle this (I think)
1. I got some code correct touch up paint (aerosol can)

2.code correct touch up paint (fat marker)

3. A small can of code correct paint that goes in a spray gun

And of course some 180 and 120 sand papers
So what is the best way of handling this and keep the uniform look of the paint
Thanks

 

 

Don't use an aerosol can on a car's paint job... EVER!

You can try to take it to a body shop and have them wet sand and buff the affected areas. Sometimes I have seen the paint restore like new when it was in a similar condition as yours. It won't require any painting either.

 

Ok wet sanding that could be an option I'll look into that I didn't think of that
And I would like to do it myself I already took it to a few shops in town and I didn't like what I heard I took it to 3 and all 3 tried to run a scam on me 1 even tried to tell me that it was an early sign of my body was going to crack in half and the only way to fix it was order a new backside for the car and I think you all will agree that is 💩
So I'll have to do it myself and yes i agree spray can is crap but I just wanted to have all my bases covered

 

Just take it easy with the wet sanding. I'd try 2000 grit and use a buffer to polish it.

 

Wow 2000 grit I didn't know they made that were would i get that I assume at Lowe's or home depot right
That didn't have that at Napa
And I do have a buffer for removing wax when I wash the cars will that work

 

You might want to contact one of those companies that do detail and paint restoration. They can come to your home and work If the clear coat is not worn down to base coat, they can do great things

 

Well that is the best idea yet I hope we got something like that here
Thanks

 

You need a repaint. The clearcoat is toast.

 

My 95 polo green vert did the same thing. Mine sets outside as I don't have a garage, moisture would condense over what looks like bracing under the deck between the bumper and the tonneau cover. It killed the clear coat and it started peeling in flakes. Eventually she will be repainted after I finish all of the other upgrades. Unless you want to repaint the entire car, take it to a good reputable paint shop now and see what they charge to repaint and clear the affected area

 

Don't waste the money on touch up. You will never match the color.

 

I got this mobile detail guy comeing over next week to try and wet sand and buff it out with some color match wax
As I said I live in Bakersfield ca so this is a common problem and I got this guys number from my friend who has a 96 grand sport he takes to shows and if worse comes to worse he also gave me the number to restoration garage in Santa Barbara (200 miles away) yeah that's far for a touch up
But their are NO reputable places in Bakersfield to take a corvette to
Someone would make a killing here if their was

 

Mobile detailer may help (?).

If you have enough time before your appointment with the mobile detailer, you might research these Bakersfield paint shops,
and before considering going to Santa Barbara:

https://www.google.com/search?client...UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

 

Thanks I'll go check out that carriage master's place I drive down Rosedale highway all the time and never noticed it if this guy can't buff it out I'll check it out

 

Let us know how it turns out

 

You might have some luck with nanoskin. I just used on my 88 original color with quite a bit of fading. Worked really well.

Just a suggestion.

 

What is it

 

It works similar to using a clay bar with a lubricant.

There's the scrubber, nano shock lubricant, and nanoskin Glide (another liquid). Both liquids are sprays.

This is from Amazon:
NANOSKIN AUTOSCRUB System works fast and achieves professional results with the new advanced rubber polymer technology, which replaces the use of clay bars. With either dual action orbital polisher or hand application, it safely and easily removes paint over spray, water spots, fresh tree sap, rail dust and other bonded surface contaminants from the surface of automotive paint, glass, moldings and plastic. Unlike the clay bar, the AUTOSCRUB can be cleaned by simply rinsing off the accumulated contaminates with water. If you drop the AUTOSCRUB on the ground, no worries, just rinse the sponge pad clean and you're ready to keep using it. Easy glides allows for sturdy and controlled handling, unlike clay bars where constant reshaping is required.

As the best friend of AUTOSCRUB, NANO SHOCK Spray Lubricant Sealant cleanses and seals the paint while gliding the AUTOSCRUB back and forth. Through the use of advanced hydrophobic polymer technology, NANO SHOCK has created a 1-step lubricant polymer sealant that actually smoothes the surface, repels water, enhances gloss, dissipates static, and adds additional protection to your finish. The spray dries crystal clear on surface and enhances reflections on shiny materials, like chrome wheels and trim. It’s so easy you can clean and protect your car in less than 20 minutes. NANO SHOCK will continue to cure for up to 24 hours.

As a component of AUTOSCRUB, NANOSKIN GLIDE lubricates the paint so well while gliding the AUTOSCRUB back and forth. GLIDE removes minor contaminants, dust, fingerprints, bugs, and more, restoring the brilliance of a showroom finish. It can also be used on glass, chrome, and plastic. The spray dries crystal clear on any surface and enhances reflections on shiny materials, like chrome wheels and trim. It’s so easy and you can detail a full size car in less than 10 minutes.


Sorry so much info, but I just got it and not exactly fluent on what it's about. But it did work well on mine. And the paint has been fading for quite awhile now on the roof and the bumper covers. This helped a lot. Much closer to what the rest of the car looks like.

 

I went to nanoskinusa.com and looked at the site I saw the yellow bottle and some wax if I understand it right it looks like a wheel cleaner they talk about brake contamination and iron remover and the other is wax which one did you use and could you post a pic of were you put it cause if that stuff works I'll just cancel next Thursday and order some from Napa give it a try (i'm asking for pics because they say in their ad not to apply in sunlight and just curious about after affect thanks)

 

Ok now I see what your talking about my daughter found it I wasn't doing something right but yeah that looks interesting