Your car's exterior is the protective surface that battles daily against weather, dirt, and time. So, when the clear coat starts to peel, it's not just an issue of cosmetics — it's a chink in your car's armor that leaves its paint vulnerable. But here's the good news: You can repair and even prevent clear coat peeling with some know-how and the proper materials. This guide breaks down the.. Your clear coat starts to peel after the sun's UV rays penetrate through the clear coat and start attacking the bond between the colour coat of paint and the clear coat on top. Typically, this happens because the body panels of your car expand and contract ever-so-slightly in hot and cold temperatures.
To fix a peeling clear coat on your car, start by scrubbing the peeling area with 1000-grit sandpaper to get rid of the damaged coat. Then, soak 2000-grit sandpaper in water for an hour before sanding around the damage to blend the repair area with the clear coat. Once you've sanded your car, clean the space with an alcohol-based cleaner.. Your clear coat starts to peel after the sun's UV rays penetrate through the clear coat and start attacking the bond between the color coat of paint and the clear coat on top. Typically, this happens because the body panels of your car expand and contract ever-so-slightly in hot and cold temperatures.