Wetsand or re-spray. Pros help me!

E90Stryker · 07-28-2008, 12:07 PM

I got these cracks in my 98 Explorer. The car is kept outside 100% and I only had it waxed maybe one time in 10 years!

(wish I seen sites like these back then).

I tried to polish it with SIP (orange pad), Final (white). But I think it maybe too deep. Finger nail gets caught (slightly) but not that deep.

What do you guys think? Respray or can I wetsand it out? And is this just the clearcoat that is cracked?

JOYRIIDE1113 · 07-28-2008, 12:22 PM

That is 100% no doubt about it, clearcoat failure. I call it "checking". Respray, wetsanding will not do anything.

Malek@MRF · 07-28-2008, 12:59 PM

^^^ exactly

That is one form of clearcoat failure and wetsanding will not solve it. It must be repaired and refinished.

DoubleOh7 · 07-28-2008, 02:41 PM

WTF???

good luck man!

I335 · 07-28-2008, 02:51 PM

I wouldn't bother - the car's not worth as much as a repaint would cost...

E90Stryker · 07-28-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I335

I wouldn't bother - the car's not worth as much as a repaint would cost...

Thanks everyone for the replies.

I335, The post isn't about cost, its about the appearance and how to repair the exterior of the car. Unless you are an expert in car painting or have the last name of bluebook. Then please keep the negative post to yourself.

SpecC · 07-28-2008, 06:30 PM

yeah if it's deep enough to get your finger nail caught, i think it's repaint time

elite3 · 07-28-2008, 08:40 PM

E90 unfortunetly it's what they call checking like joyride mention it will have to be resprayed the explorer will shine again

ScheerSpeed · 07-28-2008, 08:50 PM

yea, the clear is done... needs repaint

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E90Stryker New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 330i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cali iTrader: (0)	Wetsand or re-spray. Pros help me! I got these cracks in my 98 Explorer. The car is kept outside 100% and I only had it waxed maybe one time in 10 years! (wish I seen sites like these back then). I tried to polish it with SIP (orange pad), Final (white). But I think it maybe too deep. Finger nail gets caught (slightly) but not that deep. What do you guys think? Respray or can I wetsand it out? And is this just the clearcoat that is cracked? __________________ 2006 e90 330i monaco blue/black/sports/premium/ steptronic I have no money to buy a camera because all my money goes into my bimmer. picture goes here
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Malek@MRF Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,735 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E46 M3, G82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Irvine, California iTrader: (5)	^^^ exactly That is one form of clearcoat failure and wetsanding will not solve it. It must be repaired and refinished. __________________ BMW PERFORMANCE SPECIALISTS. Race Engines. Suspension. F/I. Brakes. Race Preparation. Factory Service. Alignments. OFFICIAL PARTNERS: KW. MOTON. Brembo. AP Racing. BBS Motorsport. iND. HRE. Turner Motorsport. VAC. BMW Motorsport. Facebook \| Instagram \| Yelp! \| Flikr Phone: 949-233-0448 \| E-Mail: info@mrfengineering.com
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DoubleOh7 Private 6 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	WTF??? good luck man! __________________
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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	I wouldn't bother - the car's not worth as much as a repaint would cost...
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SpecC Completely obsessed with detailing 299 Rep 15,442 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i, white Scion tC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco and Davis iTrader: (4)	yeah if it's deep enough to get your finger nail caught, i think it's repaint time
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elite3 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 36 Posts Drives: 2000 BMW 330CI Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pinehurst, NC iTrader: (0)	E90 unfortunetly it's what they call checking like joyride mention it will have to be resprayed the explorer will shine again
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ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,767 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	yea, the clear is done... needs repaint
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