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Old 14 Feb 2006, 02:54 pm
Jim Yanik
 
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Default 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
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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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