1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat
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1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat - 5/28/2006 9:53:05 PM
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YeuEmMaiMai
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I have a problem and I need a solution
The clear coat is craked on both of my front fenders. Short of taking the car to the paint shop and getting the fenders redone (big cash) what can I do?
I have waxed it really well and you cannot feel the cracks anymore
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RE: 1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat - 5/28/2006 10:03:47 PM
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deserthonda
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Yeu,,,,,,,, talk to RtexasF . he is real good with that stuff
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RE: 1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat - 5/28/2006 10:39:40 PM
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Any chance of getting a picture of the cracks? Depending on the severity it's possible it could be wetsanded then polished. This is something for a pro to do but I can only guess without seeing the detail of the cracking.
Can you still see the cracks even though you can't feel them?
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RE: 1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat - 5/29/2006 12:30:44 AM
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RTexasF will soon be Voted in on becoming the Car Finish Guru...what do you think Gianni?
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RE: 1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat - 5/29/2006 7:24:44 AM
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YeuEmMaiMai
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Yes you can see them only when you are right up on it.... I'll see what I can do for posting a pix
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RE: 1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat - 5/29/2006 7:45:29 AM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: WheelBrokerAng
RTexasF will soon be Voted in on becoming the Car Finish Guru...what do you think Gianni?
WheelBrokerAng
Thank you but....... I can make our cars sharp and most others but a Guru? Nope, still much to learn. I am strictly an enthusiast amateur not a professional by any means.
< Message edited by RTexasF -- 5/29/2006 7:55:36 AM >
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200W Bazooka sub
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RE: 1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat - 5/29/2006 7:46:42 AM
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RTexasF
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ORIGINAL: YeuEmMaiMai
Yes you can see them only when you are right up on it.... I'll see what I can do for posting a pix
That will help if you can get a good shot. Are you aplying wax by machine or by hand? Is the clear coat peeling anywhere or just cracking?
< Message edited by RTexasF -- 5/29/2006 7:56:42 AM >
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17mm rear anti sway bar
AEM Shorty
DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys
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RE: 1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat - 5/29/2006 8:25:35 AM
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YeuEmMaiMai
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it's just cracked like this
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I waxed the car by hand and it is only on the front fenders The hood, roof, trunk and side panel are just fine
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RE: 1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat - 5/29/2006 9:03:17 AM
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The best you can hope for, without a complete repaint, is to hide/fill the cracks as best you can. It sounds like you have done a bit of this by waxing since they are less noticeable than before. They will reappear but you can minimize them by using a glaze or polish with fillers to hide the imperfections. Here is what I would use:
http://www.autogeek.net/meg9swirrem.html This will NOT repair the problem it will minimize it though. Do a small test section, about 1'X1' following the directions on the bottle. A microfiber towel will be best for this but terrycloth will work. Use light pressure, don't bare down on it. Once you have applied and removed the product TWICE do the same with wax. Stand back and look at the difference between this area and the rest. If it is noticeably better then go for it. If not it was an inexpensive experiment and it will work well on the rest of the car so you haven't wasted your $$.
Here is another product you can try: http://www.autogeek.net/megscratxfin.html. Both of these may be available locally so check around.
Keep in mind that this is an experiment that I think will help but no guarantees. It's worth a try and certainly less money than the paint booth!
< Message edited by RTexasF -- 5/29/2006 9:30:32 AM >
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17mm rear anti sway bar
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DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys
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RE: 1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat - 5/29/2006 11:20:36 AM
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YeuEmMaiMai
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I just want to keep it from rusting out, I might try wet sanding it and reapplying the clear coat if the above does not work out....
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RE: 1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat - 5/29/2006 1:03:10 PM
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I wouldn't think rusting would be a problem if only the clear coat is cracking, the paint beneath it would stop water intrusion. Wet sanding requires special skills and a rotary buffer to polish out the sanding marks. In turn a rotary buffer can remove paint COMPLETELY, in a heartbeat, so it requires skill as well! If you don't know what you're doing you'll end up at the body shop anyway so figure out if you want to minimize the looks or just get it fixed properly...... and you're welcome.
< Message edited by RTexasF -- 5/31/2006 10:36:17 AM >
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Neuspeed short shift kit
V-6 6 speed front strut/firewall brace
17mm rear anti sway bar
AEM Shorty
DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys
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RE: 1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat - 5/29/2006 2:55:02 PM
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quote:
ORIGINAL: WheelBrokerAng
RTexasF will soon be Voted in on becoming the Car Finish Guru...what do you think Gianni?
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He definately has my vote... Ok,, RTEXASF.. the car Finish GURU ..mmmm it does have a nice ring to it , don't you think ?? 
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RE: 1998 accord coupe LX-V6 cracked clear coat - 5/29/2006 3:09:53 PM
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RTexasF
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quote:
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quote:
ORIGINAL: WheelBrokerAng
RTexasF will soon be Voted in on becoming the Car Finish Guru...what do you think Gianni?
WheelBrokerAng
He definately has my vote... Ok,, RTEXASF.. the car Finish GURU ..mmmm it does have a nice ring to it , don't you think ??
Thank you both but it's also 
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''''04 2.4l 5M EX Sedan
Neuspeed short shift kit
V-6 6 speed front strut/firewall brace
17mm rear anti sway bar
AEM Shorty
DC Sports SS Header
Kicker Speakers
JL Audio Clean Sweep
JL Audio Amp
200W Bazooka sub
V-6 OEM 7 spoke alloys
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