Peeling lacquer

[Hutton]

Has anyone had a problem with the top coat of lacquer peeling off the rear bumper? Mine has one or two areas where palm sized areas of lacquer have just peeled away. I am reckoning that the only way to sort it is to get the old lacquer removed and get the bumper refinished.

 

[StarCruiser]

I've not had it on the bumper but had it on the front wings and yes it needs scraping off, repainting them re lacquering.

 

[Hutton]

It's a real pain in the ass. I've never had this on any vehicle before.

 

[StarCruiser]

if it's confined to the bumper it's relatively easy. You can remove the bumper and seal with it inside. The guy that did mine scraped what was left off with a Stanley blade. Pressure washing is often what starts this off IMO.

 

[flint]

Just an aside, but I suppose it’s a combination of UV and porosity that causes the bond of the clear coat to break down. I wonder if one of the nano technology polishes / coatings coming out might reduce this happening any better than a good waxing They’re supposed to be non porous, bit pricey though.

 

[Shayne]

An over enthusiastic pro polishing is what caused my lacquer/paint to separate i think , a car paint mixer said they have burnt the lacquer so he had no chance of mixing a colour match .

 

[Michael Montgomery]

Pretty common with ageing of paint even more so in hot climates sitting in the sun. My bonnet / hood before.

 

[frank rabbets]

It could be a poor repaint/repair of the rear bumper. It would probably cost £200ish to have the entire bumper stripped and repainted.