Cruisin101

Unfortunately the clearcoat on the hood of my "93 LS just started to peel. It's a little 3" diameter spot. I noticed another smaller discolored spot that hasn't separated yet. There is no signs of fading anywhere. I've watched the Youtube videos pertaining to spot repairs. My concerns are if I fix just the blems future peeling will still occur. What I'd like to be able to do is flush out the blems, rough up the entire hood and hit it with the clearcoat and hope that will provide a adequate bond against future peeling. Any thoughts and suggestions are much appreciated.

BMGS

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I've done a 3" spot repair like that and it came out really good with just an off-the-shelf spray can. Clear is much easier since it blends with any other clear once you wet sand the surrounding area to about 2000 grit and then sand up the sprayed result and buffer area to 5000 then machine compound and polish. I would try a small blemish first since its much less work and you can use that small spray can vs. a gun for the whole hood.

You'll want to create a soft tape line boundary (vs. a hard painters tape line) so the overspray can feather a bit. I have used post-it notes or painters tape that is curved back on themselves. There are also some foam border projects for rounded spots. This isn't an essential blend since you will be wet sanding it all but its easier with feathering than a hard tape line.

CELSI0R

Never repaired clear coat peel before, but I would recommend to keep the rest of your paint waxed as it probably is not far behind from peeling on the other top surfaces

If you can successfully patch the clear coat, you shouldn't wax that area for 2 weeks following paint.

Cruisin101

Well I would rather spot repair than attempt the whole hood so will probably try that first. I've been using Torque Detail Mirror Shine, a polymer product, love the shine and endurance but not sure how much protection it offers.

400fanboy

It won't be nearly as durable or long-lasting as a properly done full re-spray, but for a LOT less money it goes a long way.

paulo57509

If you've never painted or touched-up auto paint, practice on a junk panel. Myself, I don't think I would do large areas with spray cans. I would invest in a good gun; DeVilbiss or Iwata.
It wouldn't hurt to consult a body shop. BC/CC is a bit more forgiving than straight paint.

Here's a re-paint (rattle can) on a replacement door handle for my Acura Legend. I sourced the paint here: https://www.automotivetouchup.com/


Replacement exterior door handle - incorrect color. Swapping lock tumbler from original handle.


Completed BC/CC - Good match. Original CC needs help. Honda's have notoriously thin CC that don't stand up very well to the elements.