Why is my paint coming off

[Chupacabra]

Originally Posted by Phaeton

My uncle owns a body shop, he says that all newer paints are inferior to what they used to use. He says that environmental regulations are the reason we have crappy auto paint now.

Welcome to 1995. There isn't any lead any more but the paints are still pretty good. The trick is having the finish BAKED onto the car which isn't possible unless the process is used at the factory prior to wiring. BMW and Mercedes have some finishes with a ceramic based/powder type clearcoat which is very, very hard but still workable and if cared for...is just as good as anything that was every used.