Clear coat fading, any fixes?

TheShadowXX

New Member
hey I'm looking to buy an integra soon, and I saw a stock GS-R on craigslist but the guy says the clear coat is fading (not the paint) i was wondering is there any way I could fix this easily? (aka not gettng a new paintjob)

heres some pix of what i'm talking about



 

blaketeg

I <3 Boost
uhhh ohhh beter call maaco....just kidding

all integras do it, the only way to fix is a new paintjob
 

TheShadowXX

New Member
awww damn man :( thought maybe i could somehow fix it for cheaper,(dont wanta pay for a new paintjob) ahh well my search for a integra continues!!!
 

g3teg97

Super Moderator
Talk with someone that works at a bodyshop. You might be able to just wetsand and then repray with clear coat.
 


blaketeg

I <3 Boost
idk man find a reputable maaco and get a paintjob done there

they have paintjobs as low as like $250 dollars
 

ISMELLBACON!

ISmellBacon!
a maaco paint job will be chipping in the little places in 3 months. Like around the spoiler and where the mirrors are etc. Find a decent shop with good reviews before you invest in any services. and a $250 paint job WILLL NOT last very long.
 


TheShadowXX

New Member
lol i dont even have the car.

im looking to buy one on craigslist, and found this one.

It's all stock, (which I want) but it has this clear coat that is fading :(
 

blaketeg

I <3 Boost
yeah the maaco wont last long like he said ^^ ....but it will make your car look a hell of a lot better until you can afford a quality paint job.
 

mirrorimg

Well-Known Member
Its not the fact that "it happens to all integras." It happens to all cars that people do not take care of, I.E. washing and waxing.

Unless you can get a new paint job or can live with the fading paint, don't buy it.
 

iRide Integras

New Member
Yeah, looks like you would just have to get a new paint job.
but this isn't always a bad thing. If you have the money, buy the teg. its stock, and if your planning to do some body mods then you can them them on and get the whole car painted by macco until you get enough for a better paint job.
man im glad my uncle works on and paints cars professionally. Only charges the cost of the paint :D
 

XxCaryxX

New Member
Lol, paint would be the last of my worries. Just offering my personal opinion though. My primary concerns would be engine, drivetrain, and suspension. If I found an unmolested Integra with nothing but clear coat fade, I would jump all over it. Again, it boils down to personal preference. GL finding your Integra!
 
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