Thread: Widescreen washer and clear coat

Depends on what additive you are using in the washer bottle, ie paint stripper, acid, gun wash
Seriously though I have never had a bother on any vehicle using correct washer additive in correct volumes of mix ratios.

I think continual sun on the roof and bonnet would have more influence on the condition of the paintwork than washer fluid.

Many clear coats up to the early 2000s were not UV stable - hence the clouding and peeling of clearcoats up to that time.

So as mentioned - sunlight is the main issue as long as correct washer additives are used.

Garry

Many clear coats up to the early 2000s were not UV stable

That's a good one Garry.

I have just finished spraying the roof of my 2002 Disco 2, as the clear coat is no longer clear. Cars post 2000 have just not started peeling YET .LOL

There is a Prado near my house where the roof has completely peeled.

Dark colours seem worse like my Oslo Blue, most probably because they absorb more heat than light colours. Mine spent 4 years in Townsville which didn't help the paint or the roof lining.

IMHO the UV problems really started with the water based paints the car makers now have to use because of pollution rules , although European paint was always crap.

Regards Philip A

Those that have access to a carport or garage won't have the problem nearly as bad like those of us that park outside in the UV.

Originally Posted by PhilipA

That's a good one Garry.

I have just finished spraying the roof of my 2002 Disco 2, as the clear coat is no longer clear. Cars post 2000 have just not started peeling YET .LOL

There is a Prado near my house where the roof has completely peeled.

Dark colours seem worse like my Oslo Blue, most probably because they absorb more heat than light colours. Mine spent 4 years in Townsville which didn't help the paint or the roof lining.

IMHO the UV problems really started with the water based paints the car makers now have to use because of pollution rules , although European paint was always crap.

Regards Philip A

Certainly in Aust and some other countries there was some consumer action that forced car manufacturers (via increasing warranty paint claims) to change to a more "UV Resistant" clear coat. Certainly my 80 subaru failed, my 94 disco was just starting when I sold it and my 98 Freelander bonnet went as well. My RRS is not showing any issue at all and it is parked out in the sun most days and due to its height and clear air Canberra has one of the highest UV counts of any city in Aust.

You make the point about European paint but note Aussie clear coat is just as bad.

Garry

Disco doesn't fit through the stupid garage door or car port.. Not good news for my Black disco. Previous first owner had it in the garage all it life so it is just starting a cloud patch. I also heard baby oil helps hide it. I recon that would speed the peel process just like putting it on your skin. Used car sales trick I think.