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2008 clearcoat failing

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Covington, Jan 26, 2015.

  1. Jan 26, 2015 at 9:28 AM
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    Covington

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    The clearcoat on my 2008 Tacoma is bubbling in spots and peeling in others on the drivers side rear quarter panel. Can clearcoat be repaired?
     
  2. Jan 26, 2015 at 9:35 AM
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    pudge151

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    What areas? Any pics? My 08 is kept outside 90% of the year and no issues
     
  3. Jan 26, 2015 at 9:39 AM
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    Covington

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    I'll post some pics ASAP. It's occuring right around that thin black trim that runs horizontally along the bed.
     
  4. Jan 26, 2015 at 9:41 AM
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    Is it a repaint? Are you the original owner?
     
  5. Jan 26, 2015 at 9:44 AM
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    As far as I know it's all original. I believe I am the second owner.
     
  6. Jan 26, 2015 at 9:48 AM
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    Yeah that's the hard part Carfax is not the most accurate for this kind of stuff.
     
  7. Jan 26, 2015 at 12:22 PM
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    Without pics it's impossible to say for sure but bubbling and peeling as you describe will typically require a respray.
     
  8. Jan 29, 2015 at 1:15 AM
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    808hiker

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    What color is your truck?

    I'm guessing Indigo Ink. Hopefully not Desert Sand. :eek:
     
  9. Jan 29, 2015 at 1:18 AM
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    808hiker

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    From what I understand though, once the clear coat bubbles like that, the whole panel needs to be repainted or have the affected area repainted blended to the surrounding paint.
     
  10. Mar 30, 2015 at 5:46 AM
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    Covington

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    I hope I've attached some useable pics.

    IMG_1243.jpg
    IMG_1241.jpg
     
  11. Mar 30, 2015 at 5:47 AM
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    Covington

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    Its red (see pics)
     

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