paint fading on 1998 Accord Heather Mist Metallic.?.?.? - GTcarz

Feb 13, 2006 | 09:27 PM

Matthew

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paint fading on 1998 Accord Heather Mist Metallic.?.?.?

I have my 1998 Accord EXV6 Heather Mist. I am noticing that areas of paint
particularly on the rear of the roof are fading...dull. If anyone remembers
the silver GM silver cars of the 70's and 80's that all faded to dull.....
The car is on Long Island and I have meticulously maintained the it with
regular washing, polishing and waxing with Meguiars products. The car is in
otherwise outstanding shape with 98k on it.
Any ideas always welcome.
Thanks!!
Matt

Feb 14, 2006 | 09:05 AM

Art

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Re: paint fading on 1998 Accord Heather Mist Metallic.?.?.?

That is why I never buy a silver color car.

"Matthew" <thew60@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>I have my 1998 Accord EXV6 Heather Mist. I am noticing that areas of paint
> particularly on the rear of the roof are fading...dull. If anyone
> remembers
> the silver GM silver cars of the 70's and 80's that all faded to dull.....
> The car is on Long Island and I have meticulously maintained the it with
> regular washing, polishing and waxing with Meguiars products. The car is
> in
> otherwise outstanding shape with 98k on it.
> Any ideas always welcome.
> Thanks!!
> Matt
>
>

Feb 14, 2006 | 02:54 PM

Jim Yanik

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Re: paint fading on 1998 Accord Heather Mist Metallic.?.?.?

"Matthew" <thew60@yahoo.com> wrote in news:%abIf.277$Ce1.166@fe12.lga:

> I have my 1998 Accord EXV6 Heather Mist. I am noticing that areas of
> paint particularly on the rear of the roof are fading...dull. If
> anyone remembers the silver GM silver cars of the 70's and 80's that
> all faded to dull..... The car is on Long Island and I have
> meticulously maintained the it with regular washing, polishing and
> waxing with Meguiars products. The car is in otherwise outstanding
> shape with 98k on it. Any ideas always welcome.
> Thanks!!
> Matt
>
>
>

You car is probably clearcoated,and the clearcoat is wearing off.
Then your paint goes to hell quickly.
Regardless of what the wax makers say about "non-abrasive",their product
removes some of the finish each time it's used.

You may be able to get it buffed out and then re-clearcoated.

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Jim Yanik
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Feb 14, 2006 | 07:58 PM

Stewart DIBBS

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Re: paint fading on 1998 Accord Heather Mist Metallic.?.?.?

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in message
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> You may be able to get it buffed out and then re-clearcoated.

If you do, make sure the paint shop knows that wax was used, so it can all
be removed. Paint over wax and you''ll start to call your car Snake...
(sheds its skin).

Stewart DIBBS