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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 01:45 PM
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Unhappy paint problems

Have an 04(that's pretty old)--
Any problems with clear coat peeling on roof??? Rest of paint is really good.
Am I the only one ??
Body shop wants $ 700+ to repaint roof,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
JUST CURIOUS.
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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 01:48 PM
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The first place to go on my '03 was the top surfaces on the fiberglass fenders......Ben
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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 04:02 AM
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My 07 is good so far, but my 97 the roof and top of hood did just what you are describing. I do see it on Dodges more than others.

Since it is the roof, if it is just the clear, you could have them scuff and just re-clear, should save you a significant amount of money and should look 90 percent at least.
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Old Sep 8, 2021 | 07:35 PM
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Sun fade on horizontal surfaces... I've got it on my 04 both roof and hood. You are not alone. I have not decided if I'm just painting the two faded panels or will spring to have the entire thing done.
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Old Sep 9, 2021 | 09:09 PM
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I would wet sand , maybe start with 600 or 800 grit and work up to 1500 -2000.. Then I would clear it with a good clear coat.
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