clear coat peeling issue

Jesse_Hunter · 07-23-2010, 07:48 PM

So, I recently shadowed my tail lights about 2 months ago, and applyed 2 coats of clear coat. The clear coat is already starting to peel off!

My car is exposed to direct sunlight quite a bit, but 2 months??

I used krylon clear gloss I believe, any suggestions? thanks!

1325 · 07-23-2010, 09:19 PM

Krylon is cheap stuff. Refinish your clear layer with U-POL Clear#1.

U-POL ::

You'll get a professional and very durable UV resistant finish, granted it is applied correctly.

simota1 · 07-23-2010, 11:18 PM

use automotive clear man.... spray can clear never really lasts long...

Jesse_Hunter · 07-23-2010, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1325

Krylon is cheap stuff. Refinish your clear layer with U-POL Clear#1.

U-POL ::

You'll get a professional and very durable UV resistant finish, granted it is applied correctly.

I actually have this stuff, I thought I had messed up when i first applied it because it didn't seem like it was going to look shiny. That is when i went back and got krylon gloss. I assumed it was probably because the krylon was just cheap.

I'll try something better, or just redo with the U-POL, thanks for feedback guys!

1325 · 07-24-2010, 10:56 AM

Spray a light coat first, then spray a medium wet coat. To top it off I spray one more light coat then let it dry. Once that's done I get a hose and wet sand with 2000 grit paper, polish and wax.

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07-23-2010, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 14	Krylon is cheap stuff. Refinish your clear layer with U-POL Clear#1. U-POL :: You'll get a professional and very durable UV resistant finish, granted it is applied correctly.

07-24-2010, 10:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 14	Spray a light coat first, then spray a medium wet coat. To top it off I spray one more light coat then let it dry. Once that's done I get a hose and wet sand with 2000 grit paper, polish and wax.