Pearl paint problem...

[Anonymous]

I've noticed that the pearl paint finish has started to show signs of weakness (having owned the car from new for just over a year); several grey spots have appeared over the bodywork, leading me to wonder how many coats they lavish on the curves...

Has anyone else had this issue?

 

[RCZ1]

When you say grey spots how do you mean? Do you have any pictures of them and where are they?

Pearl white is a three stage paint with stories once told that it actually has 7 layers of paint. Don't know how true that is but unlikely .....

 

[Anonymous]

Get polishing. Just picked up a pearl car it had loads of grey marks I was gutted at first. Spent a day polishing and it looks mint.

 

[Abzynthe]

Its probably oxidation of the laquer. Regular polishing and clay should cure it

 

[RCZ1]

I suspect the grey spots are iron contaminants, which polishing and claying will remove somewhat by taking the "top" off it but ultimately Iron X to draw out the contaminants is required.

 

[Abzynthe]

You may be right I had those pink vauxhauls that used to be red in mind when I was writing my post.

 

[RCZ1]

You may be right I had those pink vauxhauls that used to be red in mind when I was writing my post.

I would absolutely love to detail one of those pink Vauxhall's and bring it back to life. The owner wouldn't believe it was the same car....... Sorry I go off on a tangent