Cracks in paint what are the options?

[chrisd]

I can't reach my paint and body man right now, plus I'm afraid of what he'll say. so do I have to strip this down and start over? Paint cracks are deep and it's not in a place I can block sand it. Thanks for any input

 

[Dreamcatcher]

It needs stripped down. Often called liquor checking the paint has been contaminated with from the under side by something like a liquor type primer or paint.

 

[Dreamcatcher]

It needs stripped down. Often called liquor checking the paint has been contaminated with from the under side by something like a liquor type primer or paint.

Once sanded down and cleaned use a good sealer before re-painting.

 

[chrisd]

I was afraid of that. guess I hoping for an easy way out. I did find a way to sand the groove a little better than what I had.

 

[69a100]

I was afraid of that. guess I hoping for an easy way out. I did find a way to sand the groove a little better than what I had.

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That's using your noodle!

 

[kiwigtx]

The only way to fix that is to get right down to a solid base....then start again. Looks like you've discovered an easy way to get into the groove.

 

[XMAN JR]

Paint striper & start with bare metal

 

[ckessel]

Got to remove it all the way. If you leave any, it will kill whatever goes on top. Too much material.

 

[chrisd]

Got a styrofoam pool noodle to help with the sanding. It'll work better than the paint can. I'm concerned about stripper though. at what point does it stop? I plan on putting a vinyl top so the top line can be covered, but what about the rear line by the trunk.

 

[XMAN JR]

Got a styrofoam pool noodle to help with the sanding. It'll work better than the paint can. I'm concerned about stripper though. at what point does it stop? I plan on putting a vinyl top so the top line can be covered, but what about the rear line by the trunk.

Ive have used heater hose & heater core hose for sanding blocks

 

[moper]

If it was me I'd go to bare metal there and start from there. As was said that's a sign of chemistry problem and I'd want to make sure that was removed before I re-topcoated. An electric grinder/polisher with some abrasive pads would reduce that to metal in minutes if you don;t have shop air.

 

[chrisd]

Grinder is an issue due to the shape of the quarter. I was able to sand it down with a lot of elbow grease though. Had to leave for work, so I put a quick coat of primer on it.