Has anyone checked with a paint shop to see if a clearcoat can be added......

[grampi]

Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

I am not certain that there is only one layer of clear but there can't be much. Why? Cost.

I had a scratch on my bumper probably bumped a tool installing struts or it happened pulling stuff in and out of the hatch area. It ws -very- easy to remove with Scratch X. Took me about 2 min. and it vanished.

The problem in doing that is you're basically using an abrasive to remove some or all of the clearcoat (depending on how deep the scratch is) surrounding the damaged area so you no longer see the scratch. Not only is a very thin clearcoat being used by the auto makers to save money, they obviously aren't using the most durable stuff either. I'll let you guys know what I find out about having the entire front end and hood done up with the good stuff by a paint shop.

[brickhardmeat]

Originally Posted by grampi

The problem in doing that is you're basically using an abrasive to remove some or all of the clearcoat (depending on how deep the scratch is) surrounding the damaged area so you no longer see the scratch. Not only is a very thin clearcoat being used by the auto makers to save money, they obviously aren't using the most durable stuff either. I'll let you guys know what I find out about having the entire front end and hood done up with the good stuff by a paint shop.

There is still some clear there and I'll give it a thick coat of wax. The scratch wasn't bad. Yes these products create many fine scratches to make the larger scratch fade disappear. You should see the underside of my front bumper. There is no saving that.

[grampi]

Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

There is still some clear there and I'll give it a thick coat of wax. The scratch wasn't bad. Yes these products create many fine scratches to make the larger scratch fade disappear. You should see the underside of my front bumper. There is no saving that.

If all the color is still there, you may be able to save it with a good coat of some good clearcoat.

[brickhardmeat]

Originally Posted by grampi

If all the color is still there, you may be able to save it with a good coat of some good clearcoat.

No bottom of the bumper has been scraped profusely. No paint left just plastic. Doesn't show.

[grampi]

Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

No bottom of the bumper has been scraped profusely. No paint left just plastic. Doesn't show.

Oh, how'd that happen?

[brickhardmeat]

driveways mostly