Hard top peeling and won't buff out. do I accept defeat?

[Giselle]

My hard top has oxidization and clear coat peeling. The oxidization buffs out, but the peeling stays.

Is there anything that can be done about this, or do I just accept defeat? I've considered sanding back the clear and buffing it. That would leave me with the colour coat which presumably will be less shiny and perhaps less hardy too.

I figure a nice coat of wax will help a bit there

[Apu]

If the clear coat is peeling...it's gone. Aren't you painting the rest of your car anyway?

[Giselle]

Yup. My order of preference at the moment is:

1) Buff out if it's possible somehow

2) Sand and buff if that'll work

3) repaint if option 2 won't work

We're dragging out the paintjob because we can and we're lazy (I wont have my license until march), but it's lookin pretty great.

[davekmoore]

Yes.

Flat off/remove clear coat.

Paint.

Flat off.

Paint.

Clear coat.

[Mr Morlock]

Its the same answer as last time- paint it properly i.e. the right steps- not necessarily like a pro- prepare it correctly- do something like getting a book detailing how to paint- - and then go and buy the right products.Paint suppliers will give you some info but it needs to be supplemented. It will not paint itself . Giving you or anyone 6 steps of how to do it is not the same as having some understanding of process and technique. I can guarantee its a waste of time painting over a surface or previous paint that is flaking or unstable but that also does not mean it all has to be removed- thats why there are undercoats and etch primers etc- and painting plastic may need advice on the best product- forget 2 packs etc as health can be a concern. Incidentally some diys are still painting cars with acrylic and whilst these are not as durable as catalysing paints they can be done at home and are far more forgiving.