Why is my hood paint cracking like this?, Any ideas on how to prevent this after next respray? |
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Why is my hood paint cracking like this?, Any ideas on how to prevent this after next respray? |
oakdalecurtis |
Aug 8 2016, 01:38 PM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,346 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California |
The front area of the hood on my "76 914 was professionally spot resprayed five or six years ago due to cracks in the paint. That painter retired and is no longer in business to return to. Cracks in the paint have again slowly and continually opened up, and the cracks seem to be in a line parallel to the front edge of the hood. Could the hood be flexing while driving and causing this? The underside of the hood nor the front of the car show any sign of previous accident damage. I am going to sand this area down soon and have it resprayed by another paint shop. Should I make sure that the next shop does something different during the paint process that might prevent this from happening again? Has anyone else had cracking like this in their hood? Any advice appreciated.
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wndsnd |
Aug 8 2016, 06:05 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
Well you know opinions .......
I'm with George on this. Just get a new hood. Should be easy and relatively cheap where you are. |
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