Clear Coat Problem

[HowardSmall]

The clear coat has gone completely from the top of one front guard and partially on the other. I have put checker plate on them so the appearance is OK.


My problem now is that it is starting to peel off the side of the guard. Is there anything I can do to stop it getting worse? If I can then it has not gone too far...


Thanks Howard

[Drover]

Not sure what year model you have but with most manufacturer's the paint and corrosion warranty extends longer that the ordinary vehicle warranty does.

Hope this is the case for you, because the only fix is a respray.

[HowardSmall]

Not sure what year model you have but with most manufacturer's the paint and corrosion warranty extends longer that the ordinary vehicle warranty does.



It's a 99 Defender Extreme so I doubt that any warranty applies

[Drover]

It's a 99 Defender Extreme so I doubt that any warranty applies

Well, a re-spray it is !

You could slow the spread of the peeling by using some pressure pack clear to seal the edges of the peeling. A little bit of a rub with some 1200 wet-n-dry, spray the on clear to stop the weather getting in and that will slow it considerably.

But nothing will beat a respray !

[technophile]

Not sure what year model you have but with most manufacturer's the paint and corrosion warranty extends longer that the ordinary vehicle warranty does.

Hope this is the case for you, because the only fix is a respray.

How long is this period? The roof on my 06 Defender is delaminating.

[sheerluck]

How long is this period? The roof on my 06 Defender is delaminating.

Paint surface warranty - 3 years
Corrosions warranty - 6 years

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[Rick Fischer]

Hi

Reckon that unless you have had it from new the paint won't be a LR problem, rather a repair problem. :( Not that that will help.

Even from new can be a problem, damage in transit is "fixed" by LRA. On my D2 found out later that the whole of one front guard and possibly front door had been repainted before delivery. LRA and/or dealer aren't going to tell you. :(

Cheers

RF

[scarry]

The other issue is the vehicle has to be inspected by LR once a year or the warranty does not apply.

This is in the hand book.

You may also have to pay for the inspection.

[schuy1]

Hells bells! Its a defender! dents scratches, dings panels missing, etc are all "character" lines to it! :) a little clear coat peel ? lol :D A spray can and a bit of sand paper.

[HowardSmall]

Hells bells! Its a defender! dents scratches, dings panels missing, etc are all "character" lines to it! :) a little clear coat peel ? lol :D A spray can and a bit of sand paper.



Right on! But resale is my issue, especially as I may finally carry through my now five year old promise to my wife to sell it. On the other hand I have just installed a Barrett 950 and the engine is going the BEST ever since replacing the manifold pressure/temperature sensor...


Not to mention all the other bits I replaced before I found out it was the manifold sensor!


Howard

[schuy1]

Oh :o Sell it? dont know many that do that! most sorta look on them as a family heirloom to be passed down umpteen generations. You know Grandads axe thing, new handle and all but its grandads axe still! :D Yeah the replacing stuff can get exxy until you find the culprit!
Tell the Mrs that due to the economic down turn in Ecuadorian commodity markets relating to fine veined pink cheeses you can not afford to sell! :D ( or similar. It works for our pollies!)
Cheers Scott

[PhilipA]

I once successfully re clearcoated a motorcycle tank , by peeling the clearcoat as much as possible, then going over the remainder with thinners until it could be scraped off with a soft tool.
I was able to do it without distrubing the lower coat to a noticable degree.
then I resprayed with cans of clearcoat, and it came up beautifully.

This works best if you can establish a margin, eg the edge of the guard or your checkerplate .

Beats a beat up patchwork every time.
Regards Philip A

[RVR110]

According to my friendly local panel beater, if the clear coat is not applied within 30 minutes of the colour then it will delaminate sooner or later.

[PhilipA]

then it will delaminate sooner or later.
well mine lasted several years.
Regards Philip A