Paint parasite?

[bcredliner]

It does look like the clearcoat is separating. Trouble I am having is that it happened so fast seemingly without a contributing event. It doesn't look like anything you can polish out but I would try that first. If that doesn't work it doesn't matter what the cause is--it will have to be striped and repainted. Before repainting go to shop that can measure the paint. If it has been repainted the paint will be thicker than the original paint.

[Boofla]

Could be solvent entrapment???

99% of paint problems will occur soon after application as it cures.

Hope you get it sorted.

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by Boofla

Could be solvent entrapment???

99% of paint problems will occur soon after application as it cures.

Hope you get it sorted.

+1 on the possible solvent entrapment.

Some shops do a "color in clear" (mixing a small amount of color product into the clear product) to increase "clarity of color" (I don't do this). Blisters are not as readly visible until the clearcoat is stone chipped and moisture migrates into the void.

[TerminatorX5]

could it be bird shit? or, someone splattered coca-cola? I've heard, that those can strip the paint...

or, if everything is original, then, manufacturer's defect... how long is paint warranty? i read somewhere after this thread, there is a rather long paint warranty on these...

[Clutch]

UPDATE: Wow, thanks to everyone for the good suggestions and observations, I really appreciate it. I apologize once again for the delay in an update but between Memorial Day and the job…

Anyway, the shape of the affected area is changing!! I didn’t notice til after a few days had passed. I have never seen anything like it and I continue to be totally baffled. If you compare today’s pictures (smaller) to the previous ones, you can still see the change in shape. In fact, I’m beginning to think that somehow, some kind of liquid (water?) is trapped underneath the clearcoat. I have no idea if I’m right, or how it got there, or how it might be removed/fixed. And yes, the surface is still completely smooth to the touch. I will be back as soon as I can with another update, but not sure yet when I will be able to run it by a body shop. I will keep you posted and thanks again for the inputs.

[Ricky Bobby]

if the texture of the clearcoat has not changed, have you tried compounding fairly aggressively to fix the defect? Perhaps its just an area that needs good paint correction?

[Clutch]

No, I have not tried any treatments yet. I'm a bit wary of rubbing or polishing anything til I understand what's going on, what caused it, or how big an area I may have to repair. It looks like there is a thin film of liquid between the clearcoat and he paint, so I'm not sure compounding the surface is the best idea. It's on the list of options though.

[powers1]

Originally Posted by Clutch

No, I have not tried any treatments yet. I'm a bit wary of rubbing or polishing anything til I understand what's going on, what caused it, or how big an area I may have to repair. It looks like there is a thin film of liquid between the clearcoat and he paint, so I'm not sure compounding the surface is the best idea. It's on the list of options though.

Hi Clutch,
Whats the latest?Have you had it fixed?Lets us know

[THE VEIN]

I had this on a 2004 civic and was never able to figure it out and the car was blue also

[jsoto]

Have you taken it to a bodyshop you trust for their opinion yet ?