dojoman74 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I recently bought a used IS350 and there was a small patch near the door handle what seem like some patch work had been done to repair either scratchs or a dent. Anyway, that particular area is not glossy like the rest of the car. It probably needs a clear coat. I first tried clear coating can spay from my local auto part store and no luck. It still looks dull and clear coat actually made it worst. Is this something I can fix myself with another type of clear coat or should I go to body shop or detailer? It's a small area but annoying cause I see it everyday since it's right there near the driver's side handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djspawn00 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 with that second layer of clearcoat you might have to have it repainted.... hopefully whoever does it matches the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooth1 Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 You'll need to wet sand it and the surrounding area real good. That should help "blend" the repair area. Then I would have the whole area, plus, re-clear coated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Now that you've spray painted it take it to a body shop, it will probably have to be repainted. Don't ever do that. It was probably just a severely marred spot that could have been buffed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dojoman74 Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 Now that you've spray painted it take it to a body shop, it will probably have to be repainted. Don't ever do that.It was probably just a severely marred spot that could have been buffed out. Yeah. I just came back from a body shop just buffed out the paint for free. It's better now. I'll just wax it a little to bring out more shine. Thanks for all your inputs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOGWT Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 This is why we ask for a photograph, it’s far easier to analysis a problem by seeing it as opposed to guessing from a worded description (plus we like to see photos of your car LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dojoman74 Posted September 11, 2007 Author Share Posted September 11, 2007 This is why we ask for a photograph, it’s far easier to analysis a problem by seeing it as opposed to guessing from a worded description (plus we like to see photos of your car LOL) I'll post pictures later. The faded part was hard to see and now ever harder since it's barely visible now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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