abelw44 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I'm hoping this thread might do what it says on the tin. I'd like to kick things off with my contribution: A decent bonnet peeling attempt, I hope you'll agree, but there must be shiters out there who can do better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Some smoll french lass... loserone, Supernaut, bub2006 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 davehedgehog31, robinmasters and brickwall 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I win. There is some laquer left on the doors of my ZX and maybe some on the bonnet Pics tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 My Activa... Wing tops, front and rear bumpers, top of nearside B pillar, bootlid, and top of the offside front door all have sunburn. Roof and bonnet have previously been resprayed (not the best job ever) as I'm sure they were peeling merrily before. Every time I wash it I find more bits of the stuff all over the driveway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlosfandango Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Hmm.. Recently 'acquired' a Schkoda Octaviarse & while overall in rather good condition, one owner, fsh etc, it's got dreadful scabby herpes lacquer peel on the boot lid & roof. I was contemplating a DIY repair but now that I've chucked the wheel trims in the bin & the back box is leaking, I'm inclined to leave as it is. Pictures to follow. Great daily shitter! CFD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 THREAD LOCK: What do I win? egg, Jim Bell, jumpingjehovahs and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandamonium Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 My car goes one step further and has paint peel. Carlosfandango 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 If I can locate the photos of the K70L I had in my student days, I can show you that not only had the lacquer disappeared on the outside, but that the entire roof (but not the other outer panels) had faded back to undercoat. It looked bizarre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I wish I kept the eBay pics of my ZX. When i bought it it had been photographed from an upstairs window, as is traditional. The roof looked super shiny and you could see the reflection of the clouds in the Bristol sky in it! This, however, was wishful thinking, and it would have been a contender in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Where is Dollywobbler's S-MX roof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 THREAD LOCK: What do I win? My Disco 300 TDi used to look like that until most of the remaining lacquer fell off the bonnet & roof... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Probably me after 2 weeks in lanzerote. My arms look like I've got lacquer peel. Jerzy Woking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny69 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 THREAD LOCK: What do I win? That's proper skin cancer. Good effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddeliveryboy Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 This V70 was a brilliant buy at any price, three years ago. Perhaps largely because of the roof which had a tennis ball sized area of peeling, which has steadily spread. The paint's otherwise mint but it seems to annoys drivers of shiny vehicles once they've spied the rooftop dishevelment. It's getting to the stage of being worthwhile taking the 400-grit, compressor and spray gun to it - perhaps before winter. Though probably not. abelw44 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Here's my Activa... Not the worse peel ever...but *annoying* simply because the bodywork is immaculate other than the sunburn... [] O/S Front door top. [] I assume the roof has gone spectacularly at some point, hence the quality spray job...Mmmm...overspray... To be fair, if someone has done this with rattle cans in their driveway it's a good effort compared to anything I've managed I reckon. [] O/S Front wing top. [] Front bumper & radiator grill... [] N/S Front door top & Wing mirror. [] N/S Rear pillar...This is probably the most annoyingly visible bit - especially as it works its way down a little further every time it rains. [] Tailgate...This has gone really strange, looks like there's been some sort of paint reaction going on...Strangely the spoiler isn't affected. ...likewise the bumper. If the car wasn't so darn tidy I'd be more inclined to just leave it like that...However I reckon it'll likely be subject to a full respray at some point...Probably going to go with a proper vivid Ferrari red I think as I reckon it would suit the car very well. Faker, Kringle, Laseraligningfoofooflanges and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Spotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rml2345 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 My car goes one step further and has paint peel. IMG_20180425_175037.jpgThe 850 has done some of that as well but the lacquer is otherwise holding. The front wings however have metalpeel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_Rocket Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Zelandeth- best number plate ever !! Laseraligningfoofooflanges 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Zelandeth- best number plate ever !! I can't take credit for it I'm afraid, it came with the car! Not going to complain, mind you. Laseraligningfoofooflanges and Rusty_Rocket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I've got a bit, but I have a plan... 20180503_100220 by RS, on Flickr 20180503_100224 by RS, on Flickr 20180503_100206 by RS, on Flickr 20180503_100230 by RS, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I know red paint is particularly susceptible to fading and lacquer peel. A man with vans comes down from Scotland to affect the resale value of your car. Dave_Q 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 In all seriousness, can someone explain to a science thicko why red paint is the worst for fading and peeling, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I'll get some pics up of my Ibiza cupra, that's gone pretty bad everywhere. However I'll blast it all of with the pressure washer and buff it back to shiny red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclecalzone Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I’ll get some pics of my 1999 saxo, it’s down to the bare metal and primer on the spoiler and boot. The lacquer doesn’t just peel, it’s sloughs off in sections like inch long fish scales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 My 1999 S3 has simply stunning paintwork!!! It was re-painted under warranty when still relatively fresh... and the finish... whilst not exactly great.. with the very odd fish eye and bit of dirt.. has lasted unbelievably well... considering it's now 19 years old. Why can't they be painted that well to start with?? warch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Is it worth having a go at the bits where the clear coat has gone with the polished and cutting paste? Likely to shine up, or just rub through? Not that there's much to loose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faker Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Is it worth having a go at the bits where the clear coat has gone with the polished and cutting paste? Likely to shine up, or just rub through?Not that there's much to loose!Id a passat a few years ago... bonnet peel was pretty bad.. took it to a power wash and successfully managed to blast most of the lacquer off. I polished the bonnet many times... it never got any better than a satin sheen, and nothing like the colour of the rest of the car.. eventually it was treated to a blast over with clear coat.. only way forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 In all seriousness, can someone explain to a science thicko why red paint is the worst for fading and peeling, please? It's something to do with the wavelength of sunlight, and what colours red reflects. Or something. No doubt someone cleverer than me will be along to explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 My 1999 S3 has simply stunning paintwork!!! It was re-painted under warranty when still relatively fresh... and the finish... whilst not exactly great.. with the very odd fish eye and bit of dirt.. has lasted unbelievably well... considering it's now 19 years old. Why can't they be painted that well to start with?? Because it's cheaper to do a shit job that only lasts as long as the warranty. alcyonecorporation 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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