Clear coat for 2009
06-04-2023, 04:56 PM
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Clear coat for 2009
Somehow I have some scratches in back of my right front wheel on the fender. I originally thought it was road spray from driving in the rain. I wiped off the area and they disappeared but reappeared as soon as the water dried. Then I felt the area and I could feel the scratches. I figure touch up with some clear coat, level, sand, and polish will take care of it. However, other than a GM product, I didn't know what would be good to use. My 2009 corvette is crystal red metallic tintcoat. Also I tried touching it up with some Meguires Hybrid Wax Ceramic so I imagine I'll need to get that out of the scratches before I start with the clear coat. Any suggestions?
06-05-2023, 12:27 PM
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'Roadrash' on my '08 Z06 at & around brake ducts was bad, real bad, looked like crap.
Since I've JSB metallic only course I had was a pro fix at repitable bodyshop.
Both rear quarters were removed, sanded & repainted.
Both doors were feathered back ~12-15" for best match possible.
*Acquired a set of skirts which were also painted & installed same time.
Shortly after had Xpel applied so as not to do this again while I own it.
Looks fabulous now, like new; although, was not an inexpensive venture.
My POV is get whaat one pays for...YMMV.
Since I've JSB metallic only course I had was a pro fix at repitable bodyshop.
Both rear quarters were removed, sanded & repainted.
Both doors were feathered back ~12-15" for best match possible.
*Acquired a set of skirts which were also painted & installed same time.
Shortly after had Xpel applied so as not to do this again while I own it.
Looks fabulous now, like new; although, was not an inexpensive venture.
My POV is get whaat one pays for...YMMV.
06-06-2023, 07:20 AM
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'Roadrash' on my '08 Z06 at & around brake ducts was bad, real bad, looked like crap.
Since I've JSB metallic only course I had was a pro fix at repitable bodyshop.
Both rear quarters were removed, sanded & repainted.
Both doors were feathered back ~12-15" for best match possible.
*Acquired a set of skirts which were also painted & installed same time.
Shortly after had Xpel applied so as not to do this again while I own it.
Looks fabulous now, like new; although, was not an inexpensive venture.
My POV is get whaat one pays for...YMMV.
Since I've JSB metallic only course I had was a pro fix at repitable bodyshop.
Both rear quarters were removed, sanded & repainted.
Both doors were feathered back ~12-15" for best match possible.
*Acquired a set of skirts which were also painted & installed same time.
Shortly after had Xpel applied so as not to do this again while I own it.
Looks fabulous now, like new; although, was not an inexpensive venture.
My POV is get whaat one pays for...YMMV.
I was told by a friend to polish it out but I'd rather add a little clear coat and polish it then. I'd rather add thickness to the paint than polish down to the color.
Last edited by mclaren5; 06-06-2023 at 07:27 AM. Reason: Added response
06-06-2023, 12:35 PM
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Last thing I needed was a respectable expense.
Truth is I drove whenever there wasn't snow; however, sand from previous snows abraded paint pretty bad, anyway.
Went thru' this w/ my '06, acquireed Apsis front guards soon after taking possession og '08 hoping to avoid damage again.
No love, while Apsis minimized damage greatly they didn't prevent it either.
I was told by a friend to polish it out but I'd rather add a little clear coat and polish it then. I'd rather add thickness to the paint than polish down to the color.
OTOH if it doesn't, probably looking at a fix similar to mine.
